Presidents of the University of Montana explained
The University of Montana was founded in 1893.
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Motto: | Lux et Veritas |
Mottoeng: | Light and Truth |
Established: | 1893 |
Type: | Public, doctoral university |
Endowment: | US$108.0 million[1] |
President: | Seth Bodnar |
Provost: | Adrea Lawrence |
Faculty: | 581 full-time, 250 part-time |
Students: | 11,865 total (fall 2017) |
Undergrad: | 9,323 total (fall 2017) |
Country: | U.S. |
Campus: | University town, |
Colors: | Maroon and silver |
Sports Nickname: | Grizzlies and Lady Griz |
Mascot: | Monte |
Timeline
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Oscar John Craig (1895-1908)
valign=center halign=centerwidth=230 | | valign=top width=30% | Term July 1895 - October 1908[3]
Retired (ill health)Predecessor
noneSuccessor
Clyde V. DuniwayBorn April 18, 1846 Madison, IN
Died
Education
A.B., Asbury University, 1881
A.M., DePauw University, 1884
Ph.D., University of Wooster, 1887
| valign=top | Buildings Created and Programs EstablishedBuildings- Venture Center/Science Hall, 1898 (razed in 1983)
- University Hall (Main Hall), 1898
- Women's Hall (Math Building), 1902
- Gymnasium, 1903 (razed in 1965)
- University Library (Jeannette Rankin Hall), 1908
Programs Schools of Engineering and Pharmacy Departments of History, Education, English, Literature, Vocal Expression, Chemistry, Mathematics, Latin and Greek, Modern Languages, Physics and Geology, Biology, Music, and Drawing
Organizations
- The Kaimin
- Associated Students at The University of Montana (ASUM)
- Associated Mechanical Engineers
- Silver Cornet Band
- two glee clubs
- ΣΝ, ΣΧ
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Eponymous Landmarks: - Craig Hall (Dormitory)
- Oscar J. Craig Heritage Society (society includes individuals who have committed a planned gift to benefit The University of Montana.)[4]
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valign=center halign=centerwidth=230 | | valign=top width=30% | Term October 1908 - September 1912[5]
Dismissed ("understood that this action has been taken because President Duniway refused to appoint a local politician as dean of the law school" — Science Magazine)[6] Predecessor
Oscar J. CraigSuccessor
Edwin B. CraigheadBorn November 2, 1866 (Albany, OR)
Died
Education
A.B., Cornell University, 1892
A.M., Harvard University, 1894
Ph.D., Harvard University, 1897
Additional study Leipzig, Berlin, and Paris, 1901-02
| valign=top | Landmarks- The first "M" created, 1909
- Senior Bench, 1910
Programs School of Law Departments of Biology, Botany and Forestry, Fine Arts, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical EngineeringCourses in Zoology and Psychology
Organizations
- Debate League
- YMCA, YWCA
- Silent Sentinel
- ΚΑΘ, ΚΚΓ, ΔΓ
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Eponymous Landmarks: Duniway Hall (Dormitory) | |
Edwin Boone Craighead (1912-1915)
valign=center halign=centerwidth=230 | | valign=top width=30% | Term September 1912 - October 1915[7]
Dismissed: (fell out of favor with the Board of Education after promoting a consolidation of the university system in Montana)[8] Predecessor
Clyde V. DuniwaySuccessor
Randall M. M. SavageBorn
March 3, 1861 (Hams Prairie, MO)Died
Education
A.M., Central College, 1883
LL. D., University of Missouri, 1898
D.C.L., University of the South, 1907
| valign=top | Landmarks- Wooden "M," 1912
- Whitewashed rock "M," 1915
Programs Schools of Journalism, Music, and Forestry Departments of Home Economics, Political Science, Manual Arts, and Economics and Sociology
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Eponymous Landmarks:- Craighead Apartments (University Village)
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University News:- The University of Montana won a place on the accredited list of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for the first time.
- Name changed from University of Montana to State University of Montana with the creation of the Montana University System. (1913)
- First Homecoming (November 6, 1914)
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Frederick Charles Scheuch (Interim) (1915–1917)
valign=top width=50% | Term 1915-1917 InterimPredecessor
Edwin B. CraigheadSuccessor
Edward O. SissonBorn
29 March 1871 Lafayette, Indiana[9] Died
Los Angeles, CaliforniaEducation
B.M.E., Purdue University, 1893
A.C., Purdue University, 1894
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Eponymous Landmarks | |
Edward Octavius Sisson (1917-1921)
valign=center halign=centerwidth=230 | | valign=top width=30% | Term September 1917 - August 1921[10] [11] Predecessor
Frederick Charles ScheuchSuccessor
Charles H. ClappBorn
24 May 1869 Gateshead, Co. Durham, EnglandDied
Monterey, California, U.S.[12] Education
B.S., Kansas State Agricultural College, 1886
A.B., University of Chicago, 1893
Ph.D., Harvard University, 1905
| valign=top | Buildings and Landmarks- Memorial Row, 1919
- Simpkins Hall, 1920 (razed in 1960)
- Marcus Cook Hall, 1921 (razed in 1935)
Programs Established School of Business AdministrationDepartments of Astronomy and Military SciencePre-Medicine ProgramStudent Army Training Corps
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Eponymous Landmarks::- Sisson Apartments (University Village)
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Personal and Accomplishments
Charles Horace Clapp (1921–1935)
valign=center halign=centerwidth=230 | | valign=top width=30% | Term September 1921 - May 1935[13] Predecessor
Edward O. SissonSuccessor
George Finlay SimmonsBorn
5 June 1883 Boston, Massachusetts[14] Died
Missoula, Montana[15] Education
B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1905
Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1910
Additional study at Harvard University, 1910
| valign=top | Buildings- South Hall (Elrod Hall), 1921
- University Library (Social Science Building), 1921
- Men's Gymnasium (Shreiber Gym), 1921
- Heating Plant, 1922
- Forestry Building, 1922
- North Hall (Brantley Hall), 1923
- Dornblazer Field, 1924
- Corbin Hall, 1927
- Student Union (Fine Arts Building), 1935
Programs College of Arts and SciencesSchool of Religion
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Eponymous Landmarks: Charles H. Clapp Building (Science Complex) | |
Personal and Accomplishments
George Finlay Simmons (1936-1941)
valign=center halign=centerwidth=230 | | valign=top width=30% | Term January 1936 - April 1941[16] Predecessor
Charles H. ClappSuccessor
Ernest O. MelbyBorn
25 October 1895 Sherman, TexasDied
Chicago, Illinois[17] Education
B.A., University of Texas, 1921
M.A., University of Texas, 1922
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1934
| valign=top | Buildings- Journalism Building, 1936
- Chemistry/Pharmacy Building, 1938
- Addition to the Natural Sciences Building, 1938
- New Hall (Turner Hall), 1939
Programs Departments of Bacteriology and Hygiene and PhilosophyPrograms in Social Welfare Studies, Pre-Nursing, Medical Technology, Wildlife Technology, and Wildlife Management
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Eponymous Landmarks | |
Personal and Accomplishments
Ernest Oscar Melby (1941-1945)
See main article: Ernest O. Melby.
valign=center halign=centerwidth=230 | | valign=top width=30% | Term October 1941 - August 1945Predecessor
George F. SimmonsSuccessor
James A. McCainBorn
August 16, 1891 Lake Park, MinnesotaDied
Boca Raton, FloridaEducation
B.A., St. Olaf's College, 1913
M.A., University of Minnesota, 1926
Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1928
| valign=top | LandmarksThe Lubrecht Experimental Forest, 1942Programs The Navy V-1 and the Civilian Pilot Training ProgramsThe Montana Study |
Eponymous Landmarks | |
Personal and Accomplishments
James Allen McCain (1945-1950)
valign=center halign=centerwidth=230 | | valign=top width=30% | Term September 1945 - July 1950[18] Predecessor
Ernest O. MelbySuccessor
Carl McFarlandBorn
8 December 1907 York, South Carolina[19] Died
March 1987 (aged 79)Education
A.B., Woffard College, 1926
A.M., Duke University, 1929
Ed.D., Stanford University, 1948
| valign=top | Buildings- Jumbo Hall, 1946 (razed in 1960)
- Education Building, 1948
- Forestry School Memorial Greenhouse, 1950
Programs School of Public and Private AdministrationDepartment of SociologyWildlife Research UnitStella Duncan Memorial Research Institute
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Eponymous Landmarks | |
Personal and Accomplishments
Carl McFarland (1951-1958)
valign=center halign=centerwidth=230 | | valign=top width=30% | Term March 1951 - May 1958[20] Predecessor
James A. McCainSuccessor
Harry K. NewburnBorn
October 6, 1904 Seattle, Washington[21] Died
Education
B.A., The University of Montana, 1928
M.A., The University of Montana, 1929
LL.B., The University of Montana, 1930
S.J.D., Harvard University, 1932
| valign=top | Buildings- Craig Hall, 1952
- Field House (Adams Center), 1953
- Women's Center (McGill Hall), 1953
- Music Building, 1953
- Liberal Arts, 1953
- Ryman Addition, 1955
- Robert B. Curry Health Center, 1955
- The Lodge, 1956
- North Corbin Hall, 1956
- Art Annex/Grizzly Pool, 1957
- Duniway Hall, 1957
- Craighead/Sisson Apartments 1957
Programs College of Fine ArtsPrograms in Liberal Arts, Radio/Television, and DramaCourses in Russian, Italian, Dance, and Physical TherapyROTC
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Eponymous Landmarks:- Carl McFarland Scholarship Endowment (Criteria: Native American students at The University of Montana who are Montana residents)
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Personal and Accomplishments
Harry Kenneth Newburn (1959-1963)
valign=center halign=centerwidth=230 | | valign=top width=30% | Term July 1959 - September 1963[22] Predecessor
Carl McFarlandSuccessor
Robert JohnsBorn
January 1, 1906 Cuba[23] Died
Education
B.E., Western Illinois State Teachers College, 1928
A.M., University of Iowa, 1931
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1933
Hon. D.H.L. Northern Michigan College, 195
| valign=top | Buildings- Health Sciences Building, 1961
- Law Building, 1962
- Additions and renovations of the Physical Plant and Liberal *Arts Building, 1962
Programs Department of Radio/TelevisionPrograms in Social Welfare, Forest Conservation, and Microbiology
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Personal and Accomplishments
Robert Johns (1963-1966)
valign=center halign=centerwidth=230 | | valign=top width=30% | Term September 1963 - August 1966[24] Predecessor
Harry K. NewburnSuccessor
Robert T. PantzerBorn May 12, 1921
Died
Education
Ph.D., Stanford University, 1950
| valign=top | Buildings Knowles Hall, 1963
Miller Hall, 1965
Addition to Harry Adams Field House, 1965Programs Physical Therapy ProgramCourses in Linguistics, Communications, and Resource ConservationUpward BoundRegional School Facilities Planning CenterU.S. Forest Service Experimental Laboratory
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Eponymous Landmarks | |
Personal and Accomplishments
Robert T. Pantzer (1966-1974)
valign=center halign=centerwidth=230 | | valign=top width=30% | Term December 1966 - June 1974[25] Predecessor
Robert JohnsSuccessor
Richard C. BowersBorn 18 June 1914
Died
Education
B.A., The University of Montana, 1940
L.L.B., The University of Montana, 1947
| valign=top | Buildings and Landmarks- Elrod Research Station at Flathead Lake, 1967
- Aber Hall, 1967
- Physical Plant, 1967
- University Center, 1968
- Grizzly Statue and concrete "M," 1968
- Science Complex, 1971
- Rec Annex, 1972
- Mansfield Library, 1973
Programs Department of Computer SciencePrograms in Comparative Literature, Environmental, and Native American StudiesCourses in Portuguese and Chinese
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Eponymous Landmarks:- Pantzer Hall (dormitory)
- Robert T. Pantzer Presidential Humanitarian Award (Granted annually to a person from The University of Montana or the State of Montana who has contributed substantially to making the university a more open and humane learning environment.)
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Personal and Accomplishments
Richard Charles Bowers (1974-1981)
valign=center halign=centerwidth=230 | | valign=top width=30% | Term July 1974 - June 1981[26] Predecessor
Robert T. PantzerSuccessor
Neil S. BucklewBorn
May 3, 1927 Mount Pleasant, Iowa[27] Died
Polson, MontanaEducation
B.S., University of Michigan, 1948
Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1953
| valign=top | Buildings- Urey Underground Lecture Hall, 1981
- Pharmacy/Psychology Building (Skaggs Complex), 1981
- Additions to Law Building and Mansfield Library
Programs African-American, Latin-American, Asian, and Soviet Studies ProgramsPre-Agriculture/Horticulture curriculum
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Eponymous Landmarks | |
Personal and Accomplishments
Neil S. Bucklew (1981-1986)
valign=top width=50% | Term July 1981 - June 1986[28] Predecessor
Richard C. BowersSuccessor
James V. KochBorn
23 October 1940 Morgantown, West Virginia[29] Died
Education
B.A., University of Missouri, 1963
M.S., University of North Carolina, 1967
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1971
| valign=top | Buildings- International House (purchased), 1984
- Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center, 1985
- Washington-Grizzly Stadium, 1986
Programs Arts and Sciences Honors ProgramDegree programs in Public Administration and Creative WritingCourses in Film and Telecommunications
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Eponymous Landmarks: Bucklew Service Award (Recognizes a Montanan whose efforts foster an understanding throughout the community and state of the university's needs and strengths – and vice versa.) | |
Personal and Accomplishments
James Verch Koch (1986-1990)
valign=top width=50% | Term September 1986 - June 1990[30] Predecessor
Neil S. BucklewSuccessor
George M. DennisonEducation
B.A., Illinois State University, 1964
Ph. D., Northwestern University, 1968Born
7 October 1942 Springfield, Illinois[31]
| valign=top | Landmarks- Kim Williams Linden Grove, 1987
Programs University CollegeDepartment of PsychologyCourses in JapaneseTourism and Recreation and Wilderness Institutes
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Eponymous Landmarks | |
Personal and Accomplishments
George M. Dennison (1990–2010)
See main article: George M. Dennison.
valign=top width=50% | Term August 1990-October 2010[32] Predecessor
James V. KochSuccessor
Royce EngstromEducation
B.S., The University of Montana, 1962
M.A., The University of Montana, 1963
Ph.D., The University of Washington, 1967Born
August 11, 1935 Buffalo, IllinoisDied
January 2017 (age 85)
| valign=top | Buildings and LandmarksL- Renovated University Theatre, 1997
- Davidson Honors College, 1996
- Gallagher Business Building, 1996
- Parking Structure, 1996
- James E. Todd Building, 1998
- Renovation of University Center, 1995, 2001
- Pantzer Hall, 1995
- Renovation of Prescott House and Construction of Phyllis J. *Washington Park, 1997?
- Renovation of Miller Hall, 1998
- Renovation of Chemistry Building, 2004
- Adams Center Renovation, 2000
- Fitness and Campus Recreation Center, 2001
- Established MonTEC, 1991
- K. Ross Toole Village, 1997
- Lewis & Clark Village, 2004
- Don Anderson Hall, 2007
- Skaggs Building Additions, 2000, 2007
- Payne Family Native American Center, 2010
- Phyllis J. Washington Education Center, 2009
- Law School Building Addition, 2010
- Washington-Grizzly Stadium Expansions, 1995, 2003, 2009
Programs Reaccreditation of Pharmacy Program - the new College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences housing theSchool of Pharmacy which emerged as a leading research center on campus and ranked seventh nationally among schools of pharmacy for attracting NIH research funding.Re-established Communicative Disorders on campus after a hiatus of nearly 20 yearsInformation Technology Strategic PlanEnhanced the President's Lecture SeriesFirst Diversity Plan and Diversity Advisory CouncilClimate Action Plan and Sustainable Campus ProgramQuality of Worklife Program
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Eponymous Landmarks: George M. and Jane I. Dennison Doctoral Fellows in History Endowment (The fellowships made possible by the endowment will support graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in history.) | |
Personal and Accomplishments
Royce Engstrom (2010-2016)
valign=top width=50% | Term October 15, 2010 - December 31, 2016 [33] Predecessor George Dennison
Successor Sheila Sterns (Interim)
Born
Died
Education
- B.S., Chemistry, University of Nebraska at Omaha
- Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| valign=top | Buildings Created and Programs Established- Eck Hall
- Eric and Blair Sprunk Student-Athlete Academic Center
- Gilkey Executive Training Center
- Missoula College River Campus
- Washington-Grizzly Champions Center
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Eponymous Landmarks | |
Personal and Accomplishments
Sheila Sterns (Interim) (2017 - 2018)
valign=top width=50% | Term January 1, 2017 - January, 2018[34] Predecessor Royce Engstrom
Successor Seth Bodnar
Born August 30, 1946
Died May 23, 2023
Education
- B.A., History, University of Montana
- M.A., History, University of Montana
- Ed.D., Educational Administration and Supervision, University of Montana
| valign=top | Buildings Created and Programs Established- University of Montana Humanities Institute
- Accelerate Montana
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Eponymous Landmarks | |
Personal and Accomplishments
Seth Bodnar (2018-)
valign=top width=50% | Term January 1, 2018 - Predecessor Sheila Sterns
Successor
Born
Died
Education
| valign=top | Buildings Created and Programs Established |
Eponymous Landmarks | |
Personal and Accomplishments
Notes and References
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- Web site: Oscar J. Craig - 1895-1908. umt.edu.
- http://www.stelter.com/clients/pdf/5215Heritage.pdf/{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
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- Science Magazine: Sign In. sciencemag.org. 10.1126/science.35.889.60.a .
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- Web site: Read the eBook Montana, Its Story and Biography; a history of aboriginal and territorial Montana and three decades of statehood, under the editorial supervision of Tom Stout .. (Volume 1) by Tom Stout online for free (page 1 of 104). Denis Larionov & Alexander Zhulin. ebooksread.com.
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- Web site: Pantzer UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101230004136/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/pantzer.aspx. 2010-12-30.
- Web site: Bowers UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101230004129/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/bowers.aspx. 2010-12-30.
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- Web site: Koch UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20091218052706/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/koch.aspx. 2009-12-18.
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- Web site: The end of Engstrom: How UM's president fell from grace.
- Web site: Sheila M. Stearns - 2016- 2018. 2021-03-22. www.umt.edu. en.