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University of Montana advances presidential finalist, reports enrollment gains and places several programs in moratorium
Summary
Vice provost Leslie Webb said the University of Montana advanced Dr. Jeremiah Shin’s candidacy to the Board of Regents for consideration, reported a 16% enrollment increase since 2021 and said several low‑enrollment programs (including a Chinese minor and select master's degrees) will be placed in moratorium while growth programs receive investment.
University of Montana vice provost Dr. Leslie Webb told the City Club forum that the campus has advanced Dr. Jeremiah Shin as the finalist for the university presidency and that the institution is experiencing enrollment and retention gains even while it trims some low‑demand programs.
"Last week, we welcomed Dr. Jeremiah Shin to campus...a unanimous decision was made to advance the candidacy of Dr. Shin to the board of regents for its consideration tomorrow morning," Webb said, describing a fast but orderly leadership transition.
Webb said headcount has risen by more than 1,500 students since 2021,…
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