Montana State University: The Preferred Buyer

Montana State University is uniquely positioned to recast the Story Mansion property as an educational resource serving its faculty, students, the City of Bozeman, and the people of Montana.

Montana State University offers:

• Over a century of leadership in education, scholarship, and community outreach.

• Millions of dollars yearly in grants and contracts that support research and creative activities across campus. In March 2006, MSU was recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as one of 94 "top tier" research universities in the nation, in the company of Yale, Harvard, and the University of Washington.

• Long-standing partnerships with regional educational institutions, state agencies, and community organizations. Examples include its sister institutions in the Montana University system, the state's network of tribal colleges, public service organizations such as the Big Sky Institute and the Montana Water Center, and a variety of non-profits such as Shakespeare in the Parks, the Burns Technology Center, and the MSU Leadership Institute.

• A commitment to hands-on educational opportunities for students, alumni, and community members.

• A large community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to the continued vitality of Bozeman and its environs.

The purchase of the Story Mansion by Montana State University will ensure the property's continued role as a historic landmark and enhance its role as a bridge between the university and the Bozeman communities.

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