The Gallatin Canyon Women's Club is hosting a Meet and Greet with the new President of Montana State University. Dr. Tessman will be speaking about the University's ongoing and new projects and direction. This event is open to the entire Big Sky Community so please spread the word and join us for a fun and informative evening at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center.

Dr. Brock Tessman is the 13th president of Montana State University. President Tessman came to Montana State University most recently from the presidency of Northern Michigan University, but before Michigan he gained extensive experience as a leader within the Montana University System. He served for four years as the Montana Deputy Commissioner of Higher Education, and before that as a professor of political science and honors college dean within the state university system. He began his academic career at the University of Georgia and earned tenure as a faculty member at that institution’s School of Public and International Affairs.

President Tessman has an undergraduate honors degree in international relations from Brown University. He earned his master’s in international affairs and his doctorate in political science, both from the University of Colorado at Boulder.