Regents approve doctoral program for Montana Tech

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BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — The state Board of Regents approved a new doctoral program in materials science at Montana Tech, with students also taking classes at Montana State and the University of Montana.

Tech Chancellor Don Blackketter said Thursday the school is happy to be adding its first doctoral program, which he believes will bring in research money and has the potential to improve the business climate in Butte.

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