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The University of Montana (UM) is a public educational institution located in Missoula, Montana, United States . It was founded in 1893 and is part of the Montana University System. The university operates in the education, higher education, and university industries . UM's motto is "Lux et Veritas" .
The University of Montana is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the American Association for Leisure and Recreation, Council on Accreditation , and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. It is also affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Athletic Association, and the Association of Public and Land.
UM has several subsidiaries, including the University of Montana Grizzly Marching Band, University of Montana Western, University of Montana School of Business Administration, University of Montana College of Forestry and Conservation, University of Montana Herbarium, University of Montana School of Journalism, University of Montana Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences, and University of Montana (system).