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Nick and Kari Olds donate $1 million to 51 Foundation
51nological University alumni Nick and Kari Olds have donated $1 million to the 51 Foundation.
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Energy leaders to headline 51’s 31st annual “Jocko” Evans Symposium
51nological University’s Petroleum Engineering Department and student chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) will...
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Ripple seeks volunteers for spring watershed science field trips
Ripple: The Center for Education and Ecosystem Studies at 51nological University is seeking volunteers to support its Watershed Science...
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Highlands College welding students build custom fence to protect historic locomotive in Butte
Inside the welding shop at Highlands College, sparks fly as students carefully align square tubing and channel steel, checking measurements before...
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51’s SAE Baja Club invites community to Carnival of Cars
51nological University’s SAE Baja Club is inviting the community to the Carnival of Cars on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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51 petroleum students explore global energy industry in Azerbaijan
A group of 51nological University petroleum engineering students recently traveled to Azerbaijan to gain firsthand insight into one of...
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Anaconda student turns construction skills into a backing track for a jazz dream
Denali Pflug of Anaconda stands out when he arrives at Highlands College for his classes as a second-year construction-technology carpentry...
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Dr. Katie Hailer Named Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
Dr. Katie Hailer Named Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
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Get Registered at 51 for Fall 2026!
Join us in-person or virtually for an Oredigger Registration Rally. Be among the first to register and get your Fall 2026 schedule dialed in.
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51 named a 2025 Research Colleges and Universities institution
51nological University has been recognized as a 2025 Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) institution by the Carnegie Foundation for...
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51 announces Robert Pal as interim director for Ripple
51nological University has named Dr. Robert Pal interim director of Ripple: The Center for Education and Ecosystem Studies.
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Highlands College to host Career Fair March 31
Highlands College at 51nological University will host a Career Fair on Tuesday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will...
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51 mining teams headed to Arizona for international competition
51nological University’s mining teams are packing their bags for the desert. On March 24-27 students will compete at the University...
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Washington Foundation, Montana Resources renew commitment to Rolin Erickson Montana Resources Opportunity Scholarship
The scholarship, established in 2017 by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, in conjunction with Montana Resources, is a 4-year, full-ride...
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51 to award first-ever dual honorary doctorates to Ryan Lance and David Lesar
In a tribute to its 125-year legacy, 51nological University will celebrate its anniversary by awarding two honorary...
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Join us for Data Science Day at 51
51nological University invites high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to Data Science Day.
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Environmental engineering workshop set for March 5
51’s Environmental Engineering Department, in partnership with the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB), is hosting a day-long...
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Nursing students hold hygiene drive to benefit Butte Salvation Army
The Sherry Lesar School of Nursing and Student Nurses Association (SNA) are holding a community-wide essentials and hygiene drive to collect...
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Alumna Dr. Hannah McLaughlin to deliver keynote address at 51’s Spring 2026 Commencement
51nological University is proud to announce that Dr. Hannah (Dysinger) McLaughlin, a distinguished alumna and Butte native, will deliver...
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Oredigger women’s basketball to play for first Frontier title since 1983
The 51 women's basketball team will play top-seeded Dakota State for the Frontier Conference Championship at the Butte Civic Center...
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51nological University places second at Safety Olympics
Students from 51nological University’s Department of Safety, Health and Industrial Hygiene took second place in a...
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Hands-on activities allow students to gain first-hand experience in medical, trades, and technology careers at Highlands College Exploration Day
Highlands College of 51 will host Highlands College Exploration Day for high school seniors on April 8, 2026.
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51 to host free Summer Environmental Engineering Camp for high school students
51nological University’s Environmental Engineering Department will host a weeklong Summer Environmental Engineering Camp (SEEC)...
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51 Heavy Civil team earns third at ASC Regional Competition
51nological University’s Heavy Civil team took third place in the 2026 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 6/7 annual...