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🚴E-mountain bikes are rolling down more backcountry trails across America. Some people aren’t fans of this new trend, while others appreciate the increased access.

University of Montana doctoral student Abi Fuesler is one of the few researchers studying this growing trend.

“What is the role of technology in outdoor spaces, and how much impact are we comfortable with before it becomes too extreme?” she said. “There also is this broader social conversation about who is invited to be outside and participate in recreation.”

Fuesler has discovered the topic of e-mountain bikes sparks passion. Read more in our “E-Bikes in the Wild” feature: bit.ly/UMebikesWild

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📸Ryan Brennecke

What if a small bruise could be a warning sign — and recognizing it early could save a child’s life?

Missoula pediatrician Dr. Laurie Carter is partnering with University of Montana researchers through RESOLVE, a new healthcare partnership with Providence Health, to pilot the Montana Child Abuse Network.

The telehealth program connects rural health providers and child welfare professionals with training, resources and specialists in child abuse care — helping them recognize early warning signs and intervene sooner.

The pilot is underway in western Montana, with hopes of expanding statewide and creating a model that could help communities beyond Montana.

Read how UM researchers and health care providers are working together to help prevent child abuse and its lifelong impacts: bit.ly/UMresolve

🎟️Family Weekend tickets are officially on sale!

Lets show the fam around Missoula October 16-18 😎🤝🐻

Family Weekend packages do sell out, so don’t wait to secure your spot! Head to umt.edu/family-weekend/

On October 3rd, we wear maroon 🐻
Because there’s no place like Homecoming! 🏠✨👠

See you in just under two months, Grizzlies!
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Play it again, Missoula 🎵🤠

Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean brought the music, and the community brought the energy to campus this weekend!

We’ll see you at the next one!





📸Ryan Brennecke and Cassi Evans

Along the marshy shores of Jones Pond at the University of Montana’s Lubrecht Experimental Forest, wildlife biology students are helping launch a long-term research project to better understand western painted turtles and how climate change may shape their future.

Led by wildlife biology professor Erim Gómez, the study will track turtle populations over the next two decades, collecting data on size, weight, age and s*x. Because a turtle's s*x is influenced by nest temperature, researchers hope the project will reveal how a warming climate may affect future populations.
For students, the project offers more than data collection — it’s hands-on experience in the field, learning how to ask important questions about wildlife and habitat.

From setting traps to measuring and tagging turtles, UM students are helping build a record that could last generations. 🐢🌿

Check out the full story here: bit.ly/UMpaintTurtles

📸: Ryan Brennecke

A University of Montana senior's award-winning composition is about to take center stage!

Join the Montana Youth Symphony for its Missoula debut on Sunday, Aug. 2, at UM's Dennison Theatre, where music composition senior Chris Valian's original work, "Summit," will receive its world premiere alongside other famous works.

Featuring 65 of Montana's most talented young musicians under the guidance of internationally acclaimed conductor Sir Donald Runnicles, don't miss an inspiring afternoon of exceptional music.

🎶Learn more and get tickets: bit.ly/UMsymphony

Missoula is in the running for best college sports town by USA TODAY‼️ We already know we have the best college community ever, let's prove it with this vote. 😎🤝🐻

And you can vote once per day! Go Griz!

Vote here: usatoday.com/sports/readers-choice-awards/best-college-sports-town/

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Has one rural Montana county cracked the code about how to retain young people and businesses and reverse economic decline? Learn about a new report from UM’s Rural Entrepreneurship and Leadership Co-Lab: bit.ly/UMrurlRept