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The University of Montana Western Foundation exists to inspire generosity and connect donors with their passions in order to promote access and excellence in higher education at the University of Montana Western.

  • Avg. scholarship awarded FY24

    $1,100

  • Foundation support to UMW in FY24

    $3,962,830

  • Dollars raised in FY24

    $2,491,037

  • Total scholarship support in FY24

    $550,887

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Latest News

August 27, 2025
byJolene Robbins

The University of Montana Western Foundation and UMW Athletics are excited to announce the 33rd Annual Bulldog Bash, to be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the Keltz Arena on the University of Montana Western campus.

August 12, 2025
byUniversity Communications

The defending Frontier Conference Champion Montana Western Bulldogs are ready to hit the field for another thrilling season — and now is the time for fans to secure their seats for every moment of the action.

August 12, 2025
byUniversity Communications

Dr. Kyle Richardson, Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Montana Western, has received a $350,721 grant from the National Science Foundation to investigate lesser-known environmental transmission pathways of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Montana’s wild cervid populations.

Contact the UMW Foundation at (406) 683-7305 or (406) 683-7306 or by email at foundation@umwestern.edu.

The University of Montana Western is always looking for nominations for the following recognition events in order to acknowledge our outstanding alumni and friends. If you know an outstanding individual who meets the criteria of the following categories, please share your nomination with us today. Jane Helm Maddock Service Award, Education Hall of Fame, Distinguished Alumni Service Award and Athletic Hall of Fame. See criteria and nominate here.