Born from the vision of the Enabling Act of 1889, Montana Technological University first opened its doors in 1900 as the Montana State School of Mines. Operating from Main Hall, the school began its legacy with just 21 students, dedicated to training the next generation of engineers with degrees in mining and
electrical fields.
Today, Montana Tech stands as the state’s STEM university, carrying that pioneering spirit forward. We deliver a world-class, transformative education dedicated to developing leaders and advancing science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and healthcare.
As we launch our year-long celebration of 125 years, we embrace this historic opportunity to commemorate our past, honor our present, and envision a future of innovation and excellence. We
invite you to join us in exploring the monumental milestones of our journey.
This special edition of MNews will explore our beginning as the Montana State School of Mines through today.
