Montana State University–Northern (MSU–Northern or Northern) is a
public college in
Havre, Montana. It is part of the
Montana University System and was Northern Montana College prior to the restructuring of Montana's public university system in 1994.
History
In 1913, the Montana State Legislature approved the establishment of the Northern Montana Agricultural and Manual Training School at
Fort Assinniboine, six miles southwest of Havre, but no money was actually appropriated. The state legislature amended their original act in 1927 to include certain academic subjects and in 1929, the legislature appropriated funds to establish the college as a branch of the University of Montana (later renamed the Montana University System). Northern Montana College opened its doors in September 1929 in temporary quarters in Havre High School, and moved to its present campus in 1932.
Montana State–Northern competes in 11 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include basketball, cross country, football, golf, rodeo and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, rodeo and volleyball.
Notable people
Hunter Azure is an American mixed martial artist who on 7/9/2019 won a fight against Chris Ocon on Dana White's Contender Series - Season 3, Episode 3. Hunter wrestled for Northern.[6]
Jacob Bachmeier, one of the youngest state legislators in the United States. He graduated from
Havre High School and currently attends Montana State University–Northern.[7]
Michael Claxton, former professional basketball coach and former professional basketball player, graduated from MSU–Northern in 2001.[8]
Jesse Juarez is an American mixed martial artist who was a two-time NAIA All-American and was a 2005 NAIA National Champion wrestler for the Northern Lights.[10]
Sherry Winn, former Olympian, college basketball coach, current author and motivational speaker, coached the Skylights women's basketball team for five years.[17]
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