The 2025-26 academic year has begun at Montana State University as about 17,000 students return to the campus in Bozeman, Montana. MSU celebrates the students, faculty and Bozeman community through a variety of traditions, including events for first-year students known as MSU Debut. MSU also welcomes Brock Tessman as the 13th president of Montana State University..
Montana State University shares school spirit with the community Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, during the annual Cat Walk event through downtown Bozeman. Photos: Kelly Gorham
MSU welcomes students and families during Fall Move In Aug. 14-16. Photos: Colter Peterson
Over 3,000 first-year students gather for the annual “M” photo in Bobcat Stadium followed by Convocation in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Photos top row: Colter Peterson; “M” photo: Kelly Gorham
The MSU Office of Student Engagement coordinates various local service projects each month where students offer services to programs and nonprofits in the Bozeman Community. Photos: Colter Peterson
MSU Debut is a collection of events, many seen in photos above, produced by the MSU Office of Student Engagement designed to welcome new students to campus and foster new relationships. Video production: Kenzy Platt
The Montana State Bobcats host South Dakota State for the first home football game of the season. Photos by Colter Peterson and Kelly Gorham
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