The twin residence halls, North and South Hedges, were built in 1964–65 and named for Cornelius Hedges, who served four terms as territorial superintendent of schools and is sometimes called “the father of education in Montana.” The 1965 state legislature canceled the moratorium on university construction and even established a prioritized plan for the construction of state buildings. Roskie Hall, North and South Hedges, Nelson Story Tower, and Peter Koch Tower residence halls were constructed. Throughout the 1960s, enrollment at MSU increased exponentially, at an average annual rate of 8 percent, reaching 7,200 in 1968 when the population of Montana was approximately 700,000.
During the 1970s, on-campus living at Montana State continued to reflect the liberalizing impact of the previous decade. In 1972–73, the Associated Women Students and Men’s Residents Association cooperated in instituting a plan for co-ed dorms. Both North and South Hedges were among the first residence halls to provide co-ed living, along with Roskie and Johnstone/Mullan.
North and South Hedges provide vibrant social scenes and study environments for MSU students. Both residence halls feature updated amenities such as WiFi and high speed internet, study rooms, floor lounges with TV, fitness/weight room, ski/snowboard services, community kitchens, direct connection to Miller Dining Hall and more.
North Hedges is the largest residence hall on campus and can accommodate 664 students, while South Hedges can house 605 residents.
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