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Ripple seeks volunteers for spring watershed science field trips

Ripple: The Center for Education and Ecosystem Studies at 51ºÚÁÏÍønological University is seeking volunteers to support its Watershed Science...

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...

51ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s SAE Baja Club invites community to Carnival of Cars

51ºÚÁÏÍønological University’s SAE Baja Club is inviting the community to the Carnival of Cars on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Chasing the ride: Justus Peterson’s path from the gridiron to the rodeo arena

51ºÚÁÏÍø petroleum students explore global energy industry in Azerbaijan

A group of 51ºÚÁÏÍønological University petroleum engineering students recently traveled to Azerbaijan to gain firsthand insight into one of...

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...

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

Get Registered at 51ºÚÁÏÍø 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.

51ºÚÁÏÍø announces Robert Pal as interim director for Ripple

51ºÚÁÏÍønological University has named Dr. Robert Pal interim director of Ripple: The Center for Education and Ecosystem Studies.

51ºÚÁÏÍø named a 2025 Research Colleges and Universities institution

51ºÚÁÏÍønological University has been recognized as a 2025 Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) institution by the Carnegie Foundation for...

Highlands College to host Career Fair March 31 

Highlands College at 51ºÚÁÏÍønological University will host a Career Fair on Tuesday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will...

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...

51ºÚÁÏÍø mining teams headed to Arizona for international competition

51ºÚÁÏÍønological University’s mining teams are packing their bags for the desert. On March 24-27 students will compete at the University...

51ºÚÁÏÍø to award first-ever dual honorary doctorates to Ryan Lance and David Lesar

In a tribute to its 125-year legacy, 51ºÚÁÏÍønological University will celebrate its anniversary by awarding two honorary...

Join us for Data Science Day at 51ºÚÁÏÍø

51ºÚÁÏÍønological University invites high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to Data Science Day.

Environmental engineering workshop set for March 5

51ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s Environmental Engineering Department, in partnership with the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB), is hosting a day-long...

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...

Alumna Dr. Hannah McLaughlin to deliver keynote address at 51ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s Spring 2026 Commencement

51ºÚÁÏÍønological University is proud to announce that Dr. Hannah (Dysinger) McLaughlin, a distinguished alumna and Butte native, will deliver...

Hands-on activities allow students to gain first-hand experience in medical, trades, and technology careers at Highlands College Exploration Day

Highlands College of 51ºÚÁÏÍø will host Highlands College Exploration Day for high school seniors on April 8, 2026.

Oredigger women’s basketball to play for first Frontier title since 1983

The 51ºÚÁÏÍø women's basketball team will play top-seeded Dakota State for the Frontier Conference Championship at the Butte Civic Center...

51ºÚÁÏÍønological University places second at Safety Olympics 

Students from 51ºÚÁÏÍønological University’s Department of Safety, Health and Industrial Hygiene took second place in a...

51ºÚÁÏÍø to host free Summer Environmental Engineering Camp for high school students

51ºÚÁÏÍønological University’s Environmental Engineering Department will host a weeklong Summer Environmental Engineering Camp (SEEC)...

51ºÚÁÏÍø Heavy Civil team earns third at ASC Regional Competition

51ºÚÁÏÍønological University’s Heavy Civil team took third place in the 2026 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 6/7 annual...

51ºÚÁÏÍø researchers contribute to PNAS Nexus study revealing how earthquakes fuel subsurface life

A new article published November 25th in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) Nexus reveals that earthquake activity may play a...

Pack the Civic Center: Frontier Conference Tournament starts Friday!

The tournament is coming to our backyard this Friday, Feb. 27, through Monday, March 2, at the Butte Civic Center. Our Orediggers are ready to hit...