Maroon intertwined block letter "U" and "M" sculpture sign on a concrete base near the Madison street bridge close to the University of Montana campus in Missoula, MT with grass and trees in the background.

Alumni

Maroon commemorative graphic of University of Montana’s Main Hall with arched text “Celebrating 125 Years” and “UM Alumni,” plus dates 1901–2026.

Celebrating 125 years of UMAA!

The University of Montana Alumni Association is celebrating 125 years! Since our founding in 1901, UMAA has worked to keep alumni connected to their alma mater through gatherings, traditions, stories and more. Throughout 2026, we’ll be marking this milestone with special events and initiatives for alumni and friends.

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Large group of men and women in early 1900s clothing posed on the steps outside a brick building with an arched doorway.
Large group of men and women in early 1900s clothing posed on the steps outside a brick building with an arched doorway.
Bronze Griz statue perched on a rock pedestal on the UM campus, with University Hall and Mt. Sentinel with a large white “M” in the background.
Bronze Griz statue perched on a rock pedestal on the UM campus, with University Hall and Mt. Sentinel with a large white “M” in the background.
Black-and-white photo of a large crowd gathered on a UM oval lawn with intersecting walkways, trees, and mountains in the background.
Black-and-white photo of a large crowd gathered on a UM oval lawn with intersecting walkways, trees, and mountains in the background.
Montana football players celebrate on the field at night, lifting a large trophy as teammates and fans crowd around.
Montana football players celebrate on the field at night, lifting a large trophy as teammates and fans crowd around.
Black-and-white aerial view of UM campus at the base of Mt. Sentinel, with a river in the foreground and a large campus-like complex with sports fields and buildings near the center.
Black-and-white aerial view of UM campus at the base of Mt. Sentinel, with a river in the foreground and a large campus-like complex with sports fields and buildings near the center.
Marching band drumline performs indoors beneath a banner reading "Montana Alumni Association" at the University of Montana.
Marching band drumline performs indoors beneath a banner reading "Montana Alumni Association" at the University of Montana.

125 Celebration Events

Check back soon for more updated events to commemorate 125 years of UMAA!

1901taproom sign

125 Commemorative Beer

The UM brewing science class, UMAA and local Griz Owned brewery Draught Works have teamed up to bring you 1901, the official beer to commemorate 125 years of the alumni association! This hoppy lager, made with malts and hops all produced in Montana, was made by Grizzlies, for Grizzlies.

 

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University of Montana Griz alumni-owned business sticker on a glass door, with reflections of an outdoor patio and street scene.
Griz Owned
 Large Griz paw logo sign in the foreground, with a crowd gathered on a lit outdoor patio at night in the background.
Griz Dens
 Maroon University of Montana alumni graphic featuring large text "GRIZ PATHS" with a bear paw print, plus "ALUMNI University of Montana" on the left and "University of Montana" on the right.
Griz Paths