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Doctor Jeremiah Shinn is stepping into his role as the 20th president of the university with a bold mission: to turn graduates into job-ready assets while deeply aligning education with Montana’s real-world workforce needs. Coming from Boise State, he’s focused on forging stronger ties with local employers to identify skill gaps and build targeted programs that fill them. Student success remains central—removing barriers to graduation, boosting post-grad employment, and ensuring every Montana student who wants to attend can thrive and land a good job. Even as he prioritizes practical skills, Shinn champions the enduring value of liberal arts in an AI-driven world—critical thinking, creativity, and discernment are irreplaceable human strengths. His first move? A statewide listening tour to hear directly from students, faculty, staff, and communities—because shaping the university’s future starts with listening.

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