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Board of Regents approves Dr. Jeremiah Shinn as University of Montana’s 20th president
Summary
The Montana Board of Regents voted 7-0 on April 14, 2026, to appoint Dr. Jeremiah Shinn as the 20th president of the University of Montana (OCHE/MUS ITEM 224-100-S0426) after a presentation by Commissioner Clayton Christian; there was no public comment.
The Montana Board of Regents voted 7-0 on April 14, 2026, to approve Dr. Jeremiah Shinn as the 20th president of the University of Montana. Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian presented the presidential search process and recommended Shinn under OCHE/MUS ITEM 224-100-S0426; Regent Carter Jasper moved approval and the motion passed unanimously.
The vote tally reported in the meeting minutes was 7-0 in favor. Regents recorded as present for the vote were Todd Buchanan (chair), Loren Bough, Jeff Southworth, Dean Folkvord, Heather Hoyer, Daniel Spoon and Carter Jasper. The meeting record notes no public comment was received during the public comment period. The Board adjourned at 9:14 a.m.
The minutes include signature lines for Clayton Christian, Commissioner of Higher Education and Secretary to the Board, and Todd Buchanan, Chair, with an approval date field left blank in the provided record. The item is listed in the agenda as "Presidential Hire, University of Montana; OCHE/MUS ITEM 224-100-S0426."
