Montana State University

Two photos appeared in the Missoulian Centennial issue. Below are the captions for those photos.   Where First MSU Classes Were Conducted It was here, in Septembers of 1895, that Montana State University got its start. This building was known as the South Side School when it was constructed on Read More

MSU Adapts Its Curricula During 1940s to Fit Needs of Wartime

The following article appeared in the Missoulian Centennial issue on page 30 of Section E.   A war theme pervaded the inaugural of Dr. Ernest O. Melby as president of 46-year-old Montana State University in December 1941. A strangely tense crowd filled the Student Union Theater and over the proceedings, Read More

Tremendous Building Boom Hits MSU Campus

The following article appeared in the Missoulian Centennial issue on page 30 of Section E.   At mid-century upon the inauguration of Carl McFarland, Montana State University alumnus, as president, the University was to experience another building boom. In 1952 under President McFarland construction of a 250-man dormitory was begun Read More