Skylar Rispens

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Skylar Rispens

MISSOULA — Growing up in Missoula, University of Montana alumna Esther Lyon Delsordo spent time casually floating the Blackfoot and Bitterroot rivers, generally in inflatable kayaks, but had never taken a hard-shell kayak down any fast-moving water with rapids. After watching her friends in college kayak and surf through whitewater, she decided she wanted to expand her skills to join them.

Feb 3, 2025 | kpax.com | Skylar Rispens

MISSOULA — The University of Montana recently received a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to support a new Democracy Studies Program. Led by history professors Claire Arcenas, Kyle Volk, and Jeff Wiltse, the grant seeks to foster democratic values and revitalize the humanities while also supporting faculty research over the next three years.

Jan 31, 2025 | matr.net | Russ Fletcher |Skylar Rispens

The University of Montana received a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to support a new Democracy Studies Program. Led by history professors Claire Arcenas, Kyle Volk, and Jeff Wiltse, the grant seeks to foster democratic values and revitalize the humanities while also supporting faculty research over the next three years.

Aug 20, 2024 | valleyjournal.net | Skylar Rispens

Home > News > Local News > Schools By Skylar Rispens, UM News Service MISSOULA — The University of Montana sounded an alarm for “record-setting low streamflow conditions” on the Blackfoot River this summer at a press conference last week in collaboration with the Blackfoot Challenge, a local volunteer conservation group.

Aug 8, 2024 | umt.edu | Skylar Rispens

By Skylar Rispens, UM News ServiceMISSOULA – The University of Montana sounded an alarm for “record-setting low streamflow conditions” on the Blackfoot River this summer at a press conference last week in collaboration with the Blackfoot Challenge, a local volunteer conservation group. “In fact, Montana is the epicenter of drought in the western U.S. right now,” said Kelsey Jencso, a UM hydrology professor and director of the state’s Climate Office based at UM.