DescriptionThe Montana legislature created this university in 1893. Fifty students enrolled in the first classes, held in 1895 in a refurbished schoolhouse donated by the Missoula community. Between 1897 and 1908, A. J. Gibson designed the first campus buildings, which were constructed on 40 donated acres. The new campus opened in 1899. George Carsley and his New York mentor, Cass Gilbert, designed a new campus master plan in 1918 that allowed orderly expansion after World War I. Federal grants financed 5 additional buildings on the Missoula campus between 1935 and 1939. Originally called Montana State University, its name has undergone several changes. It became the State University of Montana (1913–35), then was again Montana State University (1935–65), and finally the University of Montana (since 1965). It is listed in the National Register. Enrollment in 2006 was nearly 14,000 students, in 15 schools and colleges and more than 70 departments. Rolling Stone magazine called the University of Montana the “most scenic campus in America.” There are 4 affiliated campuses: Montana Tech at Butte, the College of Technology at Helena, Western Montana College at Dillon, and the College of Technology at Missoula.Personal NamesGibson, A. J.Carsley, GeorgeGilbert, CassOther Name(s)Montana State UniversityState University of MontanaContributing InstitutionMontana Historical Society Library and ArchivesGeolocation[1] Elevation3220 ft. CountyMissoula County
