The Story Behind the "M"

The "M" is 620 feet above the Missoula Valley floor. It is 125' feet long and 100' feet wide. University of Montana forestry students cut the switchbacks into the side of the hill in the early 1900's. The first "M" was assembled out of whitewashed rocks in 1909, and given a fresh coat of paint by freshmen every year, until 1968, when all those rocks were cemented together with concrete.

Photo by Nelson Kenter, kenterphotography.com

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Davis Named to Rice Award Watch List

Brooks Davis, already one of Montana's top freshmen receivers of all time, was recognized this week as one of the top freshmen in the FCS as one of 22 players nominated to the watch list of the 2025 Jerry Rice ... more

Griz Return to Road Seeking Win in Sacramento

Montana looks to remain undefeated this week as the Grizzlies take to the road for just the second time this season and head south to Sacramento for a prime-time showdown against the Sac State Hornets under Fri... more

Ah Yat Named Big Sky Player of the Week

Sophomore quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat led Montana's offense like a seasoned veteran on Saturday, orchestrating nearly 500 yards of total offense in UM's 43-21 victory over Sacred Heart in Missoula.... more

Ah Yat’s Air Raid Leads Griz to Win Over Pioneers

The Montana Grizzlies improved to 7-0 on the season for just the seventh time in program history with a decisive 43-21 win over Sacred Heart (5-3) on a sunny Saturday afternoon in Missoula.... more

Missoula Children’s Theatre Auditions: Moon Over Buffalo

The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) is holding an open, welcoming AUDITION for Moon Over Buffalo, Sunday, November 16th. ... more

Second Half Surge Lifts Griz Over Mustangs

Now at the halfway point of the season, this weekend's homecoming win puts the fourth-ranked Griz at 3-0 in Big Sky Conference play and 6-0 overall.... more

Griz Named FCS National Team of the Week

It took a total team effort for the Montana Grizzlies to dismantle the No. 8 Idaho Vandals 41-30 with the eyes of the nation watching on ESPN 2 Saturday night in Missoula.... more

Griz Throttle Vandals, Retain the Little Brown Stein

The Little Brown Stein, one of the oldest trophies in the FCS, will remain in Missoula for a third-straight year as Montana improved to 4-0 on the season and 1-0 in Big Sky play.... more

The Beauty of Living Light: How Minimalism Supports Wellness

Here’s how the philosophy of “less but purposeful” can make daily routines easier and more enjoyable.... more