Presidents of the University of Montana explained

The University of Montana was founded in 1893.

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)

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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=topBuildings 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
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]

Clyde Augustus Duniway (1908-1912)

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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=topLandmarks
  • 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

Eponymous Landmarks: Duniway Hall (Dormitory)

Edwin Boone Craighead (1912-1915)

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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=topLandmarks
  • 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

Eponymous Landmarks:
  • Craighead Apartments (University Village)
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)

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)

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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

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  • 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

Eponymous Landmarks::
  • Sisson Apartments (University Village)
Personal and Accomplishments

Charles Horace Clapp (1921–1935)

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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=topBuildings
  • 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

Eponymous Landmarks: Charles H. Clapp Building (Science Complex)
Personal and Accomplishments

George Finlay Simmons (1936-1941)

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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

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  • 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

Eponymous Landmarks
Personal and Accomplishments

Ernest Oscar Melby (1941-1945)

See main article: Ernest O. Melby.

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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=topLandmarksThe 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)

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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=topBuildings
  • 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

Eponymous Landmarks
Personal and Accomplishments

Carl McFarland (1951-1958)

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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=topBuildings
  • 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

Eponymous Landmarks:
  • Carl McFarland Scholarship Endowment (Criteria: Native American students at The University of Montana who are Montana residents)
Personal and Accomplishments

Harry Kenneth Newburn (1959-1963)

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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=topBuildings
  • 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

Eponymous Landmarks:
Personal and Accomplishments

Robert Johns (1963-1966)

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September 1963 - August 1966[24] Predecessor

Harry K. NewburnSuccessor

Robert T. PantzerBorn May 12, 1921

Died

Education

Ph.D., Stanford University, 1950

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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

Eponymous Landmarks
Personal and Accomplishments

Robert T. Pantzer (1966-1974)

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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=topBuildings 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

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.)
Personal and Accomplishments

Richard Charles Bowers (1974-1981)

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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=topBuildings
  • 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

Eponymous Landmarks
Personal and Accomplishments

Neil S. Bucklew (1981-1986)

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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=topBuildings
  • 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

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)

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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=topLandmarks
  • Kim Williams Linden Grove, 1987

Programs
University CollegeDepartment of PsychologyCourses in JapaneseTourism and Recreation and Wilderness Institutes

Eponymous Landmarks
Personal and Accomplishments

George M. Dennison (1990–2010)

See main article: George M. Dennison.

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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=topBuildings 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

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)

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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.
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  • Eck Hall
  • Eric and Blair Sprunk Student-Athlete Academic Center
  • Gilkey Executive Training Center
  • Missoula College River Campus
  • Washington-Grizzly Champions Center
Eponymous Landmarks
Personal and Accomplishments

Sheila Sterns (Interim) (2017 - 2018)

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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
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  • University of Montana Humanities Institute
  • Accelerate Montana
Eponymous Landmarks
Personal and Accomplishments

Seth Bodnar (2018-)

valign=top width=50%Term

January 1, 2018 - Predecessor Sheila Sterns

Successor

Born

Died

Education

valign=topBuildings Created and Programs Established
Eponymous Landmarks
Personal and Accomplishments

Notes and References

  1. As of June 30, 2009. Web site: U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2009 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2008 to FY 2009. 2009 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments. National Association of College and University Business Officers. March 8, 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171214124106/http://www.nacubo.org/Documents/research/2009_NCSE_Public_Tables_Endowment_Market_Values.pdf. December 14, 2017.
  2. Web site: University of Montana's Past Presidents. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101229173814/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/default.aspx. 2010-12-29.
  3. Web site: Oscar J. Craig - 1895-1908. umt.edu.
  4. http://www.stelter.com/clients/pdf/5215Heritage.pdf/{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  5. Web site: Duniway UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101230004125/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/duniway.aspx. 2010-12-30.
  6. Science Magazine: Sign In. sciencemag.org. 10.1126/science.35.889.60.a .
  7. Web site: Craighead UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101230004126/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/craighead.aspx. 2010-12-30.
  8. 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.
  9. Web site: The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography. google.ca. 1967.
  10. Web site: Edward Octavious Sisson . 2010-11-29 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110718155924/http://homepage.ntlworld.ie/niall.sisson/EdwardOSisson.htm . 2011-07-18 .
  11. Web site: Edward O. Sisson . 2010-11-29 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101230004127/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/sisson.aspx . 2010-12-30 .
  12. Web site: School & Society. google.ca. Cattell. James Mckeen. 1949.
  13. Web site: Clapp UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101230004128/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/clapp.aspx. 2010-12-30.
  14. Web site: Presidents of American Colleges and Universities. google.ca. 1933.
  15. Web site: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York · Page 19. Brooklyn Public Library.
  16. Web site: Simmons UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101230004130/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/simmons.aspx. 2010-12-30.
  17. Web site: The Independent Record from Helena, Montana · Page 14. Newspapers.com.
  18. Web site: McCain UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20091219164231/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/mccain.aspx. 2009-12-19.
  19. Web site: Addresses at the Inauguration of James Allen McCain as President of the ... - Montana State University (Missoula) - Google Books. google.ca. 1945.
  20. Web site: McFarland UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20091219164236/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/mcfarland.aspx. 2009-12-19.
  21. Web site: Archives West: Carl McFarland scrapbook, 1928-1937. orbiscascade.org.
  22. Web site: Newburn UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101230004134/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/newburn.aspx. 2010-12-30.
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  24. Web site: John UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101230004135/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/johns.aspx. 2010-12-30.
  25. Web site: Pantzer UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101230004136/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/pantzer.aspx. 2010-12-30.
  26. Web site: Bowers UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101230004129/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/bowers.aspx. 2010-12-30.
  27. Web site: Presidents and Deans of American Colleges and Universities. google.com. 1966.
  28. Web site: Bucklew UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101230004137/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/bucklew.aspx. 2010-12-30.
  29. Book: Who's who in the South and Southwest. 9780837908342. 2004.
  30. 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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  32. Web site: Dennison UM Page. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101230004139/http://www.umt.edu/president/pastpresidents/dennison/default.aspx. 2010-12-30.
  33. Web site: The end of Engstrom: How UM's president fell from grace.
  34. Web site: Sheila M. Stearns - 2016- 2018. 2021-03-22. www.umt.edu. en.