MSUB’s Annual Elementary School Game: Inspiring Future Yellowjackets

Montana State University Billings (MSUB) hosted its 5th Annual Elementary School Game, welcoming over 800 local elementary students to cheer on the Women’s Basketball team in an exciting 61-45 victory...

“King of Strings” Carvin Jones Takes the Stage Tonight

MSUB Features Guest Lecture by Local Holocaust Survivor's Descendant

The MSU Billings Department of History has announced a guest lecture on the Holocaust featuring speaker Andrew Laszlo, Jr., son of Holocaust survivor Andrew Laszlo.

Library Lecture Series: The Roaring '20s, Evolution of Morals & Manners

MSU Billings has announced the 10th anniversary of its Library Lecture Series. To mark the occasion, the series will be looking back on the captivating and transformative era of the 1920s.

Stay Cool with a Hot Summer Read: The Ultimate Book Club

Have you ever wondered how to get your child interested in reading over the summer? I have the perfect plan to get your kids reading while still interacting with their peers.

City College at MSUB Awarded $1.9 million Grant to Expand Nursing Programs

City College and MSUB received a grant to expand both the RN and LPN programs to better serve rural Montana. With critical healthcare shortages, this is HUGE news for the region!

MSUB Delivers Fast Pass Registration & Orientation Events for Students Enrolling this Fall

Heading to MSU Billings this fall? These events will get you set with everything you need to be successful!

MSU Billings 2023 Wine and Food Festival

This year, the Wine and Food Festival event lineup takes place May 18-20. It has raised over $7.1 million (net) and engaged thousands of friends with MSU Billings through classes, tastings, dinners, a...

MSU Billings Celebrates Student Success at Upcoming Commencement

MSU Billings' 96th annual Commencement Ceremony takes place May 6 at 10 a.m.

Dr. Keith Edgerton Retires from MSU Billings

Dr. Keith Edgerton is an expert in Montana History. In honor of his Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award, he will give a lecture on April 19th at 6:30 p.m. on campus and the public is invited to join!

City College at MSUB Hosts Women in Automotive Workshops

Ladies, this one's for you! Get the scoop on basic car repair and maintenance of oil, coolant, and brake condition, and how to change a tire and measure tire pressure. This workshop is free and open t...

MSUB Minute: MSUB 2023 Powwow

The Billings community and surrounding areas are warmly invited to attend the Annual MSUB Powwow taking place April 21-22 in Alterowitz Gym on the campus of MSU Billings.

Taste the World During the 18th Annual International Food Fair at MSUB

The public is invited to attend the 18th annual International Food Fair and enjoy international cuisine in a diverse atmosphere, as well as experience the world beyond Billings by engaging with MSUB’s...

Autistic Stand Up Comedian Michael McCreary Visits MSUB

Twenty-six-year-old Michael McCreary is an autistic comedian, actor, author, and TEDx speaker who’s been performing standup comedy since age 13. He’ll perform in Petro Theater of the MSUB Student Unio...

Solving Problems for NASA

Did you have any idea that students, right here in Billings and across our region, are designing and engineering things to solve problems for NASA? NASA HUNCH, showcases some of the best and brightest...

Major Enrollment Boosts Reported at MSU Billings for Spring 2023

As the 2023 spring semester gets underway, MSU Billings reports major boosts in Native American and veteran and military affiliated student enrollment. The dual enrollment program skyrocketed reportin...

MSUB MINUTE: Registration for MSUB’s '23 Summer Classes Opens February 21st

With registration opening on February 21st, now is the time to get a jump start on college or put plans in motion to continue learning year-round at MSU Billings!

MSUB Student Applies His Education in High-Level Crow Tribe Position

Putting a degree to work in the real world, Levi Black Eagle balances family, education, and dedication to his Tribe as the secretary of the Crow Tribe of Indians and a representative on the Montana A...

MSUB Science Expo Hosts 2023 Kickoff Event

Calling all budding scientists in grades 1-12! MSUB is hosting its annual kickoff event on Saturday, January 14.

MSUB Hosts Annual Power of One Week, Jan 16-21

The community is invited to participate in MSUB's jam-packed Power of One Week, January 16-21.

MSUB Announces Chancellor’s Excellence Scholars

Higher education is a critical step for many pursuing a career and a well-rounded academic skillset, and scholarships can make that step much more accessible for students. The fall 2022 Chancellor’s E...

MSUB Professor Pioneers ALS Research with Undergrad Students

“Instead of learning about science in the classroom, they get to actually perform science at the bench—they get to run their own experiments and participate in asking questions that have never been as...

MSUB Hosts Healthcare Career Summit for HS Students

On Friday, December 2, Montana State University Billings, in partnership with the Montana BioScience Alliance, is hosting a Healthcare Career Summit for local high school students interested in a care...

MSUB MINUTE: Enrollment Up in Key Areas for MSU Billings

Montana State University Billings welcomed its largest freshmen class in three years this fall with increases in military-affiliated, Hispanic, and Native American student enrollment.

MSUB Partnership with Tribal Colleges Eases Student Transfer Process

MSU Billings continues making access easy! They’ve recently added Fort Peck Community College and Chief Dull Knife College to their partnership list, meaning graduates with certain degrees can transfe...

MVSC at MSUB Connects Veterans & Military Affiliated Students to Resources

When Veteran and Military affiliated students come to MSU Billings, the Military and Veterans Success Center (MVSC) is not only a critical resource, but a warm welcome. And MSUB’s center is widely rec...

MSUB Institute for Neurodiversity to Expand Services in Eastern Montana

Montana State University Billings’ Montana Center for Inclusive Education received, for the first time, a $25,000 grant from the Montana Healthcare Foundation to support the work of MSUB’s Institute f...

MSU Billings Simplifies Credit Transfer

Now, more than ever, transferring from one college to another is easier than ever with the advent of the Interstate Passport program, which allows college students to transfer their courses from one i...

MSUB Programs Focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing

National data demonstrates that today’s college students face significant mental health issues. Somber statistics emphasize the importance of providing mental health support, and MSUB offers a multitu...

MSUB Alumni Spotlight: Garrett Woodin

Garrett Woodin graduated from MSUB just two years ago after an impressive career as a college athlete for the university. Today, he is the assistant golf pro for Hilands Golf Club.

MSUB Welcomes Students to Campus for 2022-'23 School Year

It's officially back to school for MSU Billings! Fall 2022 Welcome Week festivities officially kicked off on September 4 with classes beginning later this week.

Seeking the Green

Both MSUB and Rocky Mountain College are proud to share the balance of academic skill with athletic prowess when it comes to their golf teams.

MSU Billings Helps Students and Alumni Move Forward

Career and Employment Services at MSU Billings helps with so much more than finding a job; they guide through work-study, part-time work, and internships while also working to help build exceptional r...

MSU Billings Students’ Grit Takes Her to the Finish Line

When life threw heartbreaking, life-changing challenges at Angelica Johnson, she found the fortitude to keep moving forward, working to earn an advanced degree in special education from MSU Billings.

MSUB Minute: 30 to Finish

MSU Billings emphasizes its 30 to Finish campaign, encouraging students to take a course load of 30 credits per year, or 15 credits each semester, which allows students to complete most degrees at MSU...

MSUB Environmental Studies Graduate Making a Difference

Recent Montana State University Billings environmental studies graduate and pilot Sarah Cozart missed her recent college graduation for an extremely unique reason: She was flying a research mission fo...

MSU Billings Student Takes Gold at National Competition

Congratulations to Dylan Miller who won gold at the 2022 Skills USA National Conference in Atlanta, GA!

MSUB Minute: Be a Montana 10 Scholar

Montana 10 is an exciting new opportunity for Fall 2022 freshmen at Montana State University Billings - get the details!

This Weekend's Top 4 | June 24-26, 2022

Check out what's happening in Billings this weekend!

Up Close with the Coaches & Athletes: MSUB Summer Camps

MSUB Sports Camps provide outstanding opportunities to develop youth athletic skills. In addition to fundamental instruction, campers will be exposed to sport-specific strategies and will have the cha...

MSUB to Receive $1.9M Upward Bound Grant from US Dept of Education

To support low-income students seeking to become the first in their families to earn a degree, the U.S. Department of Education announced that Montana State University Billings will receive an Upward...

MSUB Launches New Certificate of Health Administration and Leadership

MSU Billings has proudly offered the Master of Health Administration degree program for more than 20 years with a focus on rural-frontier healthcare delivery. The program provides the knowledge and sk...

Get Acquainted with MSU Billings

Are you planning on attending MSU Billings in the fall as a new student? Then you won't want to miss out on the new student orientations that are conveniently held on multiple dates throughout the sum...

MSUB Announces Institute for Neurodiversity & Applied Behavior Analysis

The Institute will serve children in the region with mental, social, and behavioral differences associated with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, similar mental health disorders,...

MSUB Holds 95th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 7

Congratulations to MSUB's class of 2022 graduates!

8 leaders Honored with MSU Billings’ Outstanding Alumni Awards

The Montana State University Billings Foundation & Alumni Association recently announced the 2022 Outstanding Alumni Award winners. Eight award winners will be recognized in five categories during the...

MSU Billings Offers Overwatch Project’s Suicide Prevention Training

The Military and Veterans Success Center at Montana State University Billings, in partnership with the Overwatch Project, will host a suicide prevention training on April 5 in Petro Theatre beginning...

MSUB Hosts 17th International Food Fair on March 23

Back for the first time since 2019, don't miss MSUB's International Food Fair on March 23, 2022!

MSUB Sneak Peek

Wondering what your life could be like as a Yellowjacket? Don’t miss the opportunity to “try before you buy” during the 2022 Sneak Peek!

Experiment & Explore at the MSU Billings Science Expo

Kids throughout southeast Montana are preparing to put their brains to the test during the MSUB Science Expo on March 18-19 at MSUB.

July at the Western Heritage Center

This July, trade the heat for history and spend a day exploring powerful stories, colorful culture, and captivating exhibits at the Western Heritage Center. From true crime and tribal history to art,...

3 Things Parents Can Do Now to Set Their Child Up for Long-Term Success

Parents can help their children build emotional resilience, strong communication, and better focus through small, everyday choices. With over 20 years of experience, Sara Schreiner of The Sunshine Aca...

Do Dyslexic People See Things Backwards?

What Dyslexia Is—and What It’s Not
Angie Cumin is a proud dyslexic, and the owner of Randak Dyslexia Center, which screens and tutors dyslexic people.

2025 Camp Guide | Academic

Let your child's curiosity run wild this summer!

2025 Early Childhood Guide

Explore our 2025 Early Childhood Guide, your ultimate resource for finding the best preschools, programs, and early learning opportunities around town to give your child a great start!

MSUB’s Annual Elementary School Game: Inspiring Future Yellowjackets

Fighting Tech Addiction in Schools

The permeation of technology today is undeniable. We carry it around, wear it on our bodies, and build our days around it. Smartphones provide access to many amazing things and create opportunities fo...

2024 Reading Rocks Summer Reading Program Kicks Off in June

Check out the 2024 schedule for EFBPS' Reading Rocks summer reading program (in tandem with SD2's free lunch program).

From Classroom to Construction Site with the Career Center

Billings Career Center students are learning from in-depth instruction and real-world experience how to build a house from the ground up, thanks to funding from the Home Builders Association of Billin...

Reading Intervention for At-Risk Students

Reading is one of the most foundational skills for all children, and Billings Public Schools is working hard to adjust courses and support more students in their quest for literacy.

2024 Camp Guide | Academic

Let your child's curiosity run wild this summer!

Special Olympics Initiative Changing the Landscape of Billings Schools

Special Olympics newest Initiative, Unified Champion Schools®, is changing the landscape of schools by bringing together students with and without intellectual disabilities to create inclusive school...

2024 Early Education Guide

Simply Local's 2024 Early Education Childhood Directory.

MSUB Features Guest Lecture by Local Holocaust Survivor's Descendant

The MSU Billings Department of History has announced a guest lecture on the Holocaust featuring speaker Andrew Laszlo, Jr., son of Holocaust survivor Andrew Laszlo.

Feeding Students, Together

The Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools feeds over 800 students every single week. One group of women are making a huge difference in the lives of these kids by working together.

Head Start: Early Learning for Lifelong Development

Head Start is more than preschool. It’s a multi-generational approach to help children and families prepare for school and life by engaging parents and families to build the strong foundation children...

Library Lecture Series: The Roaring '20s, Evolution of Morals & Manners

MSU Billings has announced the 10th anniversary of its Library Lecture Series. To mark the occasion, the series will be looking back on the captivating and transformative era of the 1920s.

The Big J Show Cares & EFBPS Raise Over $75,000 for Books for Kids

The Big J Show Cares and the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools joined forces to raise $77,451 to support literacy in local schools.

Welcome to Billings: Dr. Erwin Garcia Takes the Helm of School District 2

Erwin Garcia made a huge move this summer along with his family; his wife of 16 years and their two elementary-aged boys shifted from Houston to put down roots in Billings. Dr. Garcia took over offici...

A Love Letter to Teachers: Teacher Appreciation All Year Long

Dear Teachers: This is us wishing you a school year filled with growth, grace, and learning. May your students be sparkling sponges of learning readiness, your administrators offer the support you nee...

Stay Cool with a Hot Summer Read: The Ultimate Book Club

Have you ever wondered how to get your child interested in reading over the summer? I have the perfect plan to get your kids reading while still interacting with their peers.

Peer Pressure: Positive & Negative Impacts

When it comes to peer pressure, when should we intervene on our kids' behalf? Looking at positive and negative influences, let's talk about navigating this oftentimes tricky terrain.

City College at MSUB Awarded $1.9 million Grant to Expand Nursing Programs

City College and MSUB received a grant to expand both the RN and LPN programs to better serve rural Montana. With critical healthcare shortages, this is HUGE news for the region!

Fun Structure in the Summer

Not totally sure what to do to keep everyone busy during the Lazy Days of Summer? We’ve got you covered with a list of fun and educational ways to spend your time.

Time Off Well-Spent: Using Summer Break for College Prep

Summer is a great time to round out your college applications with some intentional activities. Check out our expert's ideas for spending time on things that will help your application stand out!

MSUB Delivers Fast Pass Registration & Orientation Events for Students Enrolling this Fall

Heading to MSU Billings this fall? These events will get you set with everything you need to be successful!

Volunteers Needed for EFBPS' Reading Rocks Program

Add a beautiful chapter to your "book" by signing up to volunteer at the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools' summer 2023 Reading Rocks program. Held in conjunction with School District 2...

Grants for Teachers in Billings Public Schools

A small boost makes a HUGE impact when it comes to a classroom. The Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools recently awarded grants across 28 schools in the district, and the impacts are maki...

App Awareness & Online Safety

When it comes to learning about Internet safety, our work is never done. These resources can help parents and anyone who works with kids to feel more equipped to guide their children to make informed,...

2023 Reading Rocks Summer Reading Program Kicks Off in June

Check out the 2023 schedule for EFBPS' Reading Rocks summer reading program (in tandem with SD2's free lunch program).

MSU Billings Celebrates Student Success at Upcoming Commencement

MSU Billings' 96th annual Commencement Ceremony takes place May 6 at 10 a.m.

Getting to Graduation

Time flies, but it flies fastest during the senior year of high school. Check out our timeline for all the things you should be ready for as your kiddo roars toward one of their first big finish lines...

Flying High with Montana Aerospace Scholars

Do you have a high school student with an interest in space or aviation? The Montana Aerospace Scholars program is a free, NASA-affiliated educational opportunity for high school students in the Treas...

Rocky Mountain Kid Lit Festival Returns to Billings Public Library

Billings Public Library hosts its 2nd annual Kid Lit Festival on May 5th and 6th. Free and open to the public, get the details!

Breaking Down Walls and Building Up Space at Will James

Will James librarian Julie Whitworth is trying to raise money to make the library an even better place for students and teachers to collaborate. And students from the Career Center are helping to desi...

'I Am Montana' Student Poetry Project Releasing 4th Volume

Giving adolescent youth a voice is at the heart of the 'I Am Montana' student poetry project. The latest volume comes out soon and includes poetry by students at the Career Center as well as poetry fr...

Johnny’s Ambassadors: A Resource on Marijuana for Parents and Students

The more you know...Users of vapes and marijuana are often under the impression that they’re not as bad for your health as alternatives like smoking cigarettes or doing illicit drugs. Further, many ha...

Dr. Keith Edgerton Retires from MSU Billings

Dr. Keith Edgerton is an expert in Montana History. In honor of his Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award, he will give a lecture on April 19th at 6:30 p.m. on campus and the public is invited to join!

City College at MSUB Hosts Women in Automotive Workshops

Taking a Proactive Approach at Ponderosa

Chad Jackson was recognized as the Montana Counselor of the Year this year, and a quick look at the work he's doing at Ponderosa Elementary School will show you why! His commitment to students and uni...

MSUB Minute: MSUB 2023 Powwow

The Billings community and surrounding areas are warmly invited to attend the Annual MSUB Powwow taking place April 21-22 in Alterowitz Gym on the campus of MSU Billings.

Planning for the Future: Laurel Public Schools

Laurel Public Schools is planning for the future of students in the community. As the population grows, aging facilities have become a dire situation impacting the educational environment.

Are We Hunting for Eggs Year-Round Now?

Egg sales typically soar in the days leading up to Easter. But this year, the ever-increasing costs and scarcity are leading some people to joke that they’ll be dying potatoes instead. What’s behind t...

Solving Problems for NASA

Major Enrollment Boosts Reported at MSU Billings for Spring 2023

2023 Camp Guide | Academic

Let your child's curiosity run wild this summer!

Bullying: Empowering our Kids to Step Up and Step In

Is it bullying or is it just a fight? Should you get help for your child or let them sort it out themselves? Knowing when to get involved with your child’s disagreements can be hard, but local expert...

The Evolution of Weather Forecasting

Weather prediction has changed dramatically over the years, and the past few decades have seen unprecedented technological acceleration. Today, with supercomputers, artificial intelligence, and global...

Kids in Motion Keeps Kids in School

When a broken bicycle means the difference between getting to school or not, Kids in Motion helps to fill that gap with biannual bicycle tune-up clinics.

Get Your Goals: Setting Achievable Goals and Teaching Kids to Do It, too

Want to help your kids set and achieve their own goals? Whether it’s bringing up a grade, getting off screens, or simply getting them to brush their teeth without fighting, we’ve got some tips and tri...

Connecting Care Across the Treasure State Connecting Care Across the Treasure State

Though telehealth became more prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic, Montana had already been leading the charge since the early 1990s. With federal funding, the Montana Telehealth Alliance was launc...

2023 Early Education Guide

Simply Local's 2023 Early Education Childhood Directory.

Teaching the Whole Child Through Social-Emotional Education

Developing skills to advocate for themselves, students benefit from Whole Child Skill Development. Teachers and schools create common language and expectations to work together toward a common mission...

MSUB MINUTE: Registration for MSUB’s '23 Summer Classes Opens February 21st

With registration opening on February 21st, now is the time to get a jump start on college or put plans in motion to continue learning year-round at MSU Billings!

Three Students React to the Documentary 'Screenagers'

Recently, Will James Middle School hosted a free community screening of the documentary 'Screenagers,' check out the reactions of three pre-teens.

MSUB Student Applies His Education in High-Level Crow Tribe Position

Local Contractor, Langlas & Associates Complete Construction on Montana's First Medical School

We took you inside the new Rocky Vista University-Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine, now come behind the scenes with the contractors that delivered the project on time.

Inside Montana’s First Medical School: RVU-MCOM, part 2

Come explore Montana's first medical school, Rocky Vista University-Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine, with Simply Local Billings.

Inside Montana’s First Medical School: RVU-MCOM, part 1

Construction is officially complete on the new 138,000-square-foot Rocky Vista University-Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine campus. Simply Local Billings toured the facility and got the scoop on...

Kee Dunning to Present at SD2 Parent Resource Night

On January 26, 2023, Kee Dunning, MS, MEd, LCPC, LMFT, a licensed clinical professional counselor will present “The Three Big Emotions: Anger, Anxiety, and Depression” at SD2's Parent Resource Night....