US EditionPresident finalist for University of Montana sees ‘community’ at flagship
Shinn said a university should help students succeed beyond class and serve every student, while UM faces enrollment and budget pressures.
- On Monday, April 6, 2026, University of Montana presidential finalist Jeremiah Shinn visited the Missoula campus for a public forum, answering questions from students, faculty, and staff about his leadership vision.
- Following former President Seth Bodnar's January resignation to run for U.S. Senate, Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian launched an expedited search, ultimately selecting Shinn as the lone finalist from more than 70 applicants.
- Shinn brings a 20-plus-year career in academia, including roles at Louisiana State University and Boise State, while emphasizing his first-generation background to connect with student needs and challenges.
- The university is gathering public feedback through April 9, with Commissioner Christian aiming to present a proposal to the Montana Board of Regents within two weeks for final approval.
- Shinn views higher education as a vital pathway, stating universities must remain responsive to student needs and remove structural barriers to ensure all students can successfully graduate.
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Boise State interim president, a finalist for University of Montana job, sees new ‘community’ at flagship
Jeremiah Shinn, finalist for the University of Montana president job, said he was drawn to it because of its sense of community, evident in higher education in general but especially in Missoula. “Certainly there’s a sense of community on a lot of campuses, but there’s a particular brand of it here,” Shinn said. “There’s a sense of belonging and a sense of taking care of one another and a sense of really rooting for each other.” Shinn, the only …
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University of Montana lone presidential finalist Dr. Jeremiah Shinn answers questions at public forum
Dr. Jeremiah Shinn, the lone presidential finalist for the University of Montana, visited campus Monday to answer questions from the community during a public forum at the U-C Theater.Shinn, currently the interim president of Boise State University, was selected from a pool of more than 70 candidates and was one of nine interviewed for the position.Speaking to hundreds of attendees, the 49-year-old addressed a wide variety of topics, including f…
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