The Retort

All articles by MSU Billings News Services

• WHAT’S COOL AT THE U: Re-entry Efforts Get Nearly $600,000 in Federal Grants

  An effort by Montana State University Billings to train and mentor women in the prison system to better prepare them for re-entry into society recently received two major federal grants worth nearly $600,000.

• MSU Billings Extends Registration Deadline for Firefighting Students

  The extension applies to students directly involved in firefighting as well as those providing support services for fire crews.

• MSU Billings’s College of Education marks flawless accreditation reviews

  Giddy with anticipation, professors, students and friends of the college gathered at the university Friday afternoon for the official announcement of its national and statewide accreditation — and its new dean.

• Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools will use donation from former senator to promote National History Day

  Burn’s passion for history education lay behind the decision

• College of Business Professor Picked to Guide University Focus

  Wheeling, an associate professor of accounting at the College of Business and an expert in agricultural accounting, has been appointed interim associate provost for MSU Billings. She will lead the effort to develop strategic plans for all five academic co

• 2011 'Chicks in Science' Features Billings Scientific Achievers

  The annual program — to be held Saturday, February 26 from 1-4 pm at Alterowitz Gym at the MSU Billings main campus — is organized by the university with community partners to showcase opportunities in math, science and technology to young girls.

• Siebert Named New General Manager at KEMC/Yellowstone Public Radio

  "Yellowstone Public Radio is one of the very most important public service elements of the One Montana State University," Groseth said.

• Red Lodge Clay Center Artists Set Workshops, Exhibit at MSU Billings

  The first workshop was set for February 15, but the second workshop will be on Thursday, February 24 from 9 am to 4 pm at the MSU Billings Art Annex.

• Baseball Picked Fifth in GNAC Preseason Poll

  The Montana State Billings baseball team has been selected fifth in the annual Great Northwest Athletic Conference preseason baseball coaches’ poll

• Northcutt Steele Gallery Opens Spring Semester with Installation by Arab-American Artist

  With this multi-roomed installment, Hend uses art to portray the lives of five women who have come from the Middle East to begin new lives in America.

• COT Student on Missing Persons List

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• Groseth Named New Chancellor at MSU Billings

  Groseth was named chancellor after an extensive national search process that yielded more than 80 applicants and narrowed down by a search advisory committee of academic, alumni, administrative, student, business and community representatives.

• Yellowjacket Players Named to All-Conference Team

  Four Montana State Billings men’s soccer players were named to the 2010 Great Northwest Athletic Conference All-Star team.

• Women’s Soccer Sixth in NCAA Region Poll

  On October 13, the Montana State Billings women’s soccer team was right where it needed to be in the NCAA Division II women’s soccer west region poll, ranked sixth in the initial regional poll. The top six teams advance to the NCAA Tournament at the e

• MSU Billings hosted American Indian Heritage Day - Art, tipis, games, and dancing filled main campus for day or cultural awareness

  The unique cultures and philosophies of American Indians were celebrated in full on September 24 during 2010 American Indian Heritage Day at Montana State University Billings.

• Two Candidates Remain in the Search for MSUB’s Chancellor

  The two finalists for the chancellor position are Dr. Rolf Groseth and Dr. Sally Johnstone.

• Greenworld Partners Break Ground on State-of-the-Art Wind Turbine at COT: Project supports education, employment in renewable energy field

  A state-of-the-art vertical axis wind turbine will soon be the newest learning tool for faculty and students at the Montana State University Billings College of Technology.

• Students and Businesses Take Positive Approach in Career and Internship Discussions

  If there is any collective angst over jobs and internships among college students in Billings, they sure hid it well on Thursday.

• One Step at a Time, MSU Billings Freshman Works to Make a Difference

  Passion for Issues in Poor Countries Shapes Student’s Commitment

• ‘Chicks in Science’

  Event aims to crack stereotypes on science/technology careers for girls

• Results of Montana State University’s Latest Poll

  Many Montanans like the idea of healthcare reform that includes a public option, but aren’t necessarily sure if that change improve overall healthcare.

• Junior presents clarinet recital November 20

  Maggie Gregori, a clarinet student at Montana State University Billings, will present her junior recital on Friday, Nov. 20.

• Medicine Wheel Constructed to Honor American Indian Students

  The medicine wheel will be located on the lawn on the east side of the water fountain between the College of Education and the Liberal Arts building on the MSU Billings campus.

• MSUB Enrollment reaches 5,000

  In case you were wondering why it's so difficult to find a parking spot on campus.

• Tech Jobs on the Rise

  Area employers are hunting down students with two year degrees.

• Walmart Makes Scholarship Donation at MSU Billings

  Walmart donates $30,000 in scholarships for renewable or “green” energy pursuits.

• Striking the Right Chords: Committed to Following his Passion

  MSUB student Jason Suchan's true-life story is still unfolding; the next stanza features the Billings Symphony Orchestra.