Montana State University will hold a series of public events on April 1 and 2 to mark the inauguration of Brock Tessman as its 13th president, according to a March 13 announcement. The schedule includes receptions, community gatherings, and the formal investiture ceremony on the university’s Bozeman campus.
The inauguration is significant for both the university and the wider community, as it marks a leadership transition at Montana’s land-grant institution. The events are designed to include students, local residents, and members of the broader public.
Activities begin with a student reception in Norm Asbjornson Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Thursday’s agenda features a morning gathering at the Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks and an open visit to MSU’s Arthur H. Post Agronomy Farm in Bozeman. The main investiture ceremony will take place Thursday afternoon in the Strand Union Building Ballrooms, followed by a community reception. While all events are free, some require advance RSVPs.
Montana State University leads research funding in Montana with annual expenditures exceeding $288 million according to the official website. The university enrolls about 17,165 students from both within and outside Montana according to the official website. It is recognized among the top five percent of global universities by the Center for World University Rankings and holds top rankings within Montana according to the official website.
As Montana’s land-grant institution, MSU focuses on research, education, and outreach that address key challenges facing communities according to the official website. The university also contributes through volunteer efforts and initiatives aimed at improving lives and environmental conditions across Montana according to the official website.
Questions regarding inauguration events can be directed to inauguration@montana.edu. More information about parking and RSVP links are available at montana.edu/president/inauguration.
