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University of Montana cites record enrollment growth and warns federal cuts could threaten research and workforce pipelines
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University of Montana President Seth Bodnar reported large enrollment and graduation-rate gains and higher research output, while warning that recent federal budget moves and proposed executive cuts could harm student access, research funding and local economic growth.
University of Montana President Seth Bodnar told attendees at the Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of Missoula event that the university has posted significant enrollment and graduation gains but faces risks from recent federal budget actions.
“Last fall, we posted the largest year-over-year enrollment gains in 15 years,” President Seth Bodnar said, noting the university has added more than 1,300 students since the pandemic and that the freshman class is 47% larger than it was previously. He said the four‑year graduation rate has increased by a third over six…
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