Congratulations Spring 2023 graduates!
5/11/2023 10:50:00 AM | Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball
A total of 61 Montana student-athletes are expected to earn their degrees this weekend, spanning 24 different majors and 14 of the Grizzlies' 15 Division-I programs. Included on the list are a 13 student-athletes who are earning graduate degrees. Additionally, former long snapper Aaron Held (2012-16) is receiving his PhD in cellular, molecular and microbial biology; decorated track athlete Jansen Ziola earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree; and record-holding sprinter Carly Smiedala is getting a master's degree in addition to a degree from UM's Alexander Blewett School of Law. Griz thrower Cyisa Weidman is earning two degrees this weekend, in psychology and sociology.
In addition to impressive resumes in their sport – including all-conference performers and school record-holders – the majority of this spring's graduates have earned multiple All-Big Sky Conference awards during their careers and are graduating with honors.
Many graduating student-athletes already have jobs lined up while others will stay at Montana to earn a graduate degree while completing their athletic eligibility. University of Montana commencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday.
Congratulations to the following graduates of Griz Athletics!
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In addition to impressive resumes in their sport – including all-conference performers and school record-holders – the majority of this spring's graduates have earned multiple All-Big Sky Conference awards during their careers and are graduating with honors.
Many graduating student-athletes already have jobs lined up while others will stay at Montana to earn a graduate degree while completing their athletic eligibility. University of Montana commencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday.
Congratulations to the following graduates of Griz Athletics!
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 Carly Smiedala Track & Field Juris Doctor of Law |
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Players Mentioned
DT
/ Football
F
/ Men's Basketball
F
/ Men's Basketball
/ Golf
KP
/ Football
OL
/ Football
Throws
/ Women's Track and Field
S
/ Football
Distance
/ Men's Track and Field
INF
/ Softball
Distance
/ Men's Track and Field
OL
/ Football
/ Women's Tennis
DE
/ Football
TE
/ Football
G
/ Women's Basketball
Distance
/ Women's Track and Field
Javelin
/ Women's Track and Field
Distance
/ Women's Track and Field
Jumps
/ Women's Track and Field
F
/ Soccer
TE
/ Football
Distance
/ Women's Track and Field
LS
/ Football
LB
/ Football
OH
/ Volleyball
DE
/ Football
OH/MB
/ Volleyball
P
/ Softball
/ Golf
OF
/ Softball
D
/ Soccer
G
/ Women's Basketball
M
/ Soccer
OL
/ Football
DE
/ Football
Distance
/ Men's Track and Field
S
/ Football
L
/ Volleyball
Javelin
/ Women's Track and Field
M
/ Soccer
RB
/ Football
Jumps
/ Men's Track and Field
OF
/ Softball
/ Golf
Multi-events/Jumps
/ Women's Track and Field
Distance
/ Women's Track and Field
Hurdles
/ Women's Track and Field
/ Golf
Jumps
/ Women's Track and Field
LB
/ Football
DE
/ Football
G
/ Women's Basketball
Jumps
/ Men's Track and Field
G
/ Men's Basketball
CB
/ Football
MB
/ Volleyball
Throws
/ Women's Track and Field
LB
/ Football
G
/ Soccer
Multi-events
/ Women's Track and FieldLady Griz Basketball Locker Room Unveiling - 5/1/26
Friday, May 01
Griz Track & Field - Montana Open Highlights - 4/25/26
Friday, May 01
Griz Softball vs. Idaho State Game-Winning Hit - 3/25/26
Friday, May 01
Griz Softball Championship Series Promo
Friday, May 01
