Montana State University–Northern (MSU–Northern or Northern) is a public college in Havre, Montana, United States. It is part of the Montana University System and was "Northern Montana College" prior to the restructuring of Montana's public university system in 1994.
History
In 1913, the Montana State Legislature approved the establishment of the "Northern Montana Agricultural and Manual Training School" at Fort Assinniboine, southwest of Havre, but no money was actually appropriated. The state legislature amended their original act in 1927 to include certain academic subjects and in 1929, the legislature appropriated funds to establish the college as a branch of the University of Montana (later renamed the Montana University System). Northern Montana College opened its doors in September 1929 in temporary quarters in Havre High School, and moved to its present campus in 1932.
Student life Undergraduate demographics as of Fall 2023 Race and ethnicityTotal White American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic Two or more races Black Unknown Economic diversity Low-income Affluent
Athletics
The Montana State–Northern athletic teams are called the Lights and Skylights. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Frontier Conference for most of its sports since the 1935–36 academic year.
University's rodeo teams compete in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA).
Montana State–Northern competes in 11 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include basketball, cross country, football, golf, rodeo and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, rodeo and volleyball.
Notable alumni
Hunter Azure, mixed martial artist, Sherdog web page Jacob Bachmeier, politician Michael Claxton, professional basketball player and coach Dylan Cook, professional football player Garrison Courtney, civil servantA Northern Tidbit, Bill Lanier, Northern Network News, the official newsletter for MSU–Northern, April 20, 2007, p. 4. Ryan Divish, journalist Kathleen Galvin-Halcro (B.A. 1993), former member of the Montana House of Representatives (1998–2006) Jesse Juarez, mixed martial artist, Sherdog web page Kingsley Ogwudire, professional basketball player Michael Rao, university administratorMichael Rao's Biography VCU Web Page Flint Rasmussen, sports announcerA Northern Tidbit, Bill Lanier, Northern Network News, the official newsletter for MSU–Northern, April 17, 2015, p. 11. Lawrence Romo, civil servant Jerome Souers, college football coach Bruce Thompson, civil servant James Welch, authorJames Welch Obituary American Booksellers Association Web Page Sherry Winn, college basketball coach
See also List of college athletic programs in Montana
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References
External links
Athletics website