Saying Goodbye Can Be Hard, Especially To A MSU Legend Like This

In a bittersweet announcement from Montana State University, we learned that our loved President Waded Cruzado will be leaving the university in June of 2025.

After serving with immense pride and joy as your president for 15 years, I have decided this will be my last academic year, and I will retire effective June 30, 2025.
Serving as the 12th president of Montana State University has been an incomparable honor, the memory of which I will hold close to my heart for the rest of my life. -President Cruzado/MSU

Under President Cruzado tenure, we saw incredible growth in many different areas including enrollment numbers. During her years at MSU, President Cruzado increased enrollment numbers by 33%, essentially making Montana State University the largest in the state.

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Other accomplishments in the President's 15 years at MSU include record setting:

research
fundraising
athletics
campus
expansion
student persistence
graduation rates

READ President Cruzado's full letter of resignation HERE.

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President Cruzado wasn't the only college President to announce their departure/retirement. Montana Technological University Chancellor Dr. Les Cook also made an announcement of plans to retire in 2025 along with Carroll College President Dr. John E Cech's announcement that he will retire in 2025. Next year, numerous colleges will have new faces throughout campus.

So what are the next steps for the Montana State University? The hunt for a new President. Whoever is chosen, has some very large shoes to fill.

Commissioner of Higher Education Christian will conduct a search for Cruzado’s successor on behalf of the Montana Board of Regents. An executive recruitment firm will be used to assist with the search.

cc: Montana State University

Beloved Montana Restaurants No Longer Around

It's never easy saying goodbye to a place you love. Maybe it was your favorite spot growing up, or the place where you had your first date with your spouse. Maybe it was the place you went to each year for your birthday. Montana has lost some legendary local businesses and we take a look at some of the very best.

Gallery Credit: Derek Wolf

Vintage Photos Of Montana

It's hard to imagine what Yellowstone National Park would look like in black and white. We are so used to seeing the colors that make it one of America's favorite travel destinations. Jezel Doughert's grandmother passed away and like many of us do, she spent hours going through years and years of history, from old yearbooks to news clippings, to pictures. Jezel sent me a piece of history that, if not for her, I wouldn't be able to share with you.

Gallery Credit: Megan Shaul

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