Yellowjacket Spotlights
Meet Alia Downer. Alia is a sophomore resident assistant and science student who has her sights set on medical school. She is also one of about 380 students who use Disability Support Services to stay on track. Read more about Alia.
Meet David Russell. David is a Laurel native and 黑料老司机 grad who is now in an elite PhD program at Johns Hopkins. How he got from her to there is a story of perseverance and pride. Read more about David.
Meet Lisa Blomquist. Lisa is senior art student who wants to make a difference her community. The first step, she says, was inspired by an old Lavina hotel. Read more about Lisa.
Meet Quentin Coppedge. Quentin takes full advantage of being a student and a student leader. The Denton native takes classes in the Fire Science Program at City College and also works as a Resident Assistant. Read more about Quentin.
Meet Noordeep Kaur. Noor came to Billings from India as an uncertain 18-year-old. She is no an unstoppable student leader and will graduate in 2027 ready to take on the world. Read more about Noordeep.
Meet Alli Slade. Alli is a Billings native and graduate from Senior High who is using her time at MSU Billings to expand her learning, inside and outside the classroom. And, as the elected student body president, she says she is interested in building community to get things done. Read more about Alli.