Gourd-geous Grizzlies

A pumpkin sits atop Main Hall on the UM campus.

Pumpkin on the Spire: Why Traditions Define Us

Each fall, a lone pumpkin appears atop Main Hall. The gourd is a wink to UM’s playful spirit and a symbol of what binds Grizzlies together. From Brawl of the Wild to a moose named Bertha, our traditions connect generations. They remind us that being a Griz means carrying forward pride, purpose, and the belief that what’s made in Montana is remaking the world.

Montana residents

The majority of UM students are from in-state 

First-Generation College Students

A third of UM undergraduates are the first in their families to attend college

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