University of Providence to hold fall semester online

Press release

GREAT FALLS — After extensive consideration, the University of Providence leadership has determined that an online start for the Fall 2020 semester is in the best interest of student, staff, faculty and community safety.

This decision was not made lightly and took into consideration students’ experience, health, safety and the founding sisters’ legacy.

Following their arrival in Great Falls in 1892, the Sisters of Providence opened the first hospital in the city, supported by the leading citizens. During the next four decades, Great Falls experienced outbreaks of de...