College of Education, Health and Human Development-Montana State University

10/04/2026

Montana Team Nutrition: We’re so grateful for producers like Swan Ranch who help bring high-quality Montana-raised food to school meals and strengthen the connection between local agriculture and our schools.

10/04/2026

Our Food Product Development Lab is doing taste testing!

Interested in tasting pulse-based milk?

Pulses are dried seeds of chickpeas, peas, lentils, and beans. Adults 18+ may be eligible for a 30-minute sensory evaluation at Montana State University.

Participants receive a $10 grocery gift card after completing the evaluation. Sign up here: linktr.ee/fpdlmontana

IRB Protocol #2026-2266-EXEMPT.

IRB Protocol #2026-2266-EXEMPT.

Interested in tasting pulse-based milk?

Pulses are dried seeds of chickpeas, peas, lentils, and beans. Adults 18+ may be eligible for a 30-minute sensory evaluation at Montana State University.

Participants receive a $10 grocery gift card after completing the evaluation. Use the study link in our bio to check eligibility and register.

10/02/2026

Montana Crunchers! Lettuce celebrate because today is the day we have been waiting for! It is OFFICIALLY National Farm to School Month, and the Montana Crunch Off has begun! It’s time for the 13th annual Montana Crunch Off, a free statewide event to celebrate Montana producers and local foods throughout October. Crunch into Montana grown or raised foods including produce, lentils, chickpeas, beef, and more! 🥬🥕🐄

Our goal? To CRUNCH so loud we shake the mountains! 🏔️

This is a friendly reminder to register your school or site to CRUNCH into local foods in October if you have not yet already done so! 🍎🍎🍎

This is our college's crunch from last year!

More info, link to register, and resources in comments.

10/02/2026

The Princesses with Powertools program, from Reinvented Magazine, helps youth learn to use power tools, identify STEM role models and engage in STEM. The program is delivered by individuals dressed as princesses. It is adaptable to any age group or event.

Montana State University’s Science Math Resource Center and the Montana Girls STEM Collaborative are offering a chance for a Montana school, youth organization or community to win a spring 2027 visit from a team that aims to help youth get experience with science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, by learning to use power tools.

MSU News Story: https://www.montana.edu/news/25590/montana-youth-serving-organizations-invited-to-apply-for-a-visit-from-a-team-focused-on-learning-stem-through-power-tools

09/29/2026

The "School Funding in Rural States" lecture last night with national experts in rural education, Melissa Sadorf and Jerry Johnson, was a huge success! You can watch the video of the lecture at https://www.youtube.com/live/FbwF09aufY8

09/26/2026

So many things happening! Homecoming parade, Herrick Hall's 100th Anniversary, construction of the Center for Research on Rural Education, and our upcoming lecture, School Funding in Rural States, featuring two nationally recognized scholars in rural education. Lecture is on Monday, 9/28 at 5:30pm in Inspiration Hall OR YOU CAN VIEW IT ONLINE! See comments for RSVP and/or the link to watch the livestream of the event.

09/25/2026

MSU's College of Education, Health and Human Development is excited to host a presentation on "Funding Schools in Rural States" featuring national rural education experts on Mon, Sept 28 beginning at 5:30 pm in Inspiration Hall (2nd floor) of Norm Asbjornson Hall, MSU Bozeman Campus.

People are also able to watch the livestream of the presentations beginning at 5:50 at this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/FbwF09aufY8

If unable to attend or view live, please check out the recording on the College's YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/

09/18/2026

Celebrate this milestone with an open house! Learn about Herrick Hall's past and present while glimpsing its future. Enjoy refreshments and interact with students, faculty and staff.

Friday, September 25 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Herrick Hall
RSVP required by Monday, September 21.

Click the link to register and learn more: msuaf.org/hhopen

09/16/2026

🌟 Help us celebrate an incredible Bobcat! 🐾

The MSU College of Education, Health and Human Development is honored to announce our Homecoming Awardee, Debbie "Sunny" Sundberg! 🎓

A 1976 graduate in Home Economics/Business, Debbie has spent her career and life embodying the spirit of leadership and service. From her professional success as a financial advisor and former radio general manager to her global impact with Zonta International, Debbie has dedicated herself to protecting and enhancing the lives of women and children.

Whether she is advocating for human rights, serving as Vice President of the Montana Women's Run, or leading initiatives for the YWCA, Debbie radiates the kind of positive energy and vision that makes our community stronger.

During her time at MSU, Debbie was a powerhouse—serving as an ASMSU Senator, Kappa Delta officer, and a MSU Spur. Today, she remains a Bobcat through and through! 💙💛

Please join us in congratulating Debbie on this well-deserved honor by showering her with comments below! 🥂✨

Read her full bio in the comments.

09/16/2026

We are launching a national search for an Assistant Dean of Student Success and Outreach in the College of Education, Health and Human Development-Montana State University. This position will play a vital role in advancing student success, educational opportunity, and engagement with communities throughout Montana and beyond.

We're looking for a collaborative, innovative leader who is passionate about helping students thrive and creating systems that support access, belonging, persistence, and achievement. Please share this opportunity broadly so we can build a deep and diverse applicant pool.

Learn more at: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/52937

The Assistant Dean for Student Success provides strategic leadership and operational support to enhance the experience of prospective and current students enrolled in EHHD programs. This role is responsible for overseeing student recruitment, retention, and success initiatives for both undergraduate...