Kristina Berger

The University of Montana's FY26 Annual Playbook focuses on fulfilling its mission of inclusive prosperity and serving students and the state effectively. Key objectives include improving student recruitment, career readiness, and wellbeing, establishing UM as a platform for diverse learners, building research partnerships, broadening community engagement, and enhancing the employee experience. The playbook prioritizes student success, innovation in teaching and research, and a people-first approach, aiming to build momentum in enrollment, academic programming, and campus atmosphere.

The University of Montana's vision is to be a Flagship for the Future, fostering inclusive prosperity and democracy, and creating new knowledge and ways of learning. It focuses on cultivating prosperity on individual and collective levels through meaningful work, healthy relationships, and community responsibility. The university aims to serve learners from all backgrounds, making education accessible and affordable, and to reshape education delivery to cater to diverse learning styles, promoting well-being, career fulfillment, and community connection.