Missoula
The first rule of politics, they say, is to show up. I spent last weekend obeying that rule.
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Canada
John Abbott College teachers rallied outside the West Island CEGEP Tuesday, August 18, accusing the administration of creating a toxic and dysfunctional workplace and calling on Quebec's higher-education minister to intervene.
Missoula
Montana tourism continues to thrive this summer. In July visitor spending in Whitefish alone reached a record $15.65 million. In the hope of sparing some other unsuspecting visitor my pain, I share my last tourist experience there.
Michigan
A new partnership in Detroit will provide middle schoolers through adult learners with access to resources designed to help residents enter and complete college, with hubs expected to open on the city’s east and west sides this fall. Graduate 313, a partnership between the Jamie and Denise Jacob Family Foundation and Detroit College Access Network, […]
Commentary
By many measures, Americans are growing less religious: Since 2007, for example, the percentage of people who pray daily has dropped, while the “unaffiliated” have grown to 29%. But those numbers can distract from just how much faith still matters in American public life – much more so than in Western Europe, despite its similar […]
Missoula
In the three-ring circus of Montana’s current senate race, the Republican candidate’s messaging reflects a philosophy ascribed to P.T. Barnum: “There’s a sucker born every minute.”
Ohio
Republican nominee for governor Vivek Ramaswamy in March said that consolidating Ohio’s public universities would make higher education better and more affordable. The strong consensus of economists surveyed on the topic this month said such a move would reduce the number of graduates in Ohio and reduce economic output. They split on whether it would […]
States Newsroom
Native American student enrollment at South Dakota public universities has returned to its pre-pandemic level, according to a new report. Black Hills State University in Spearfish had 227 Native American students during the 2025-26 school year, up 49 from 178 the year before. That 28% increase was a major factor in the 6% systemwide growth […]
States Newsroom
The board that oversees South Dakota’s public universities plans to ask state lawmakers for nearly $60.5 million for building projects and maintenance, the launch of a national defense center in Rapid City, and technology upgrades related to artificial intelligence. The Board of Regents also endorsed construction funding requests Thursday during a meeting in Spearfish, including […]
