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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

November 5, 2025
byCommunications

The University of Montana Western is proud to announce the launch of the “Fick Faculty Speaker Series”, celebrating faculty innovation across teaching, service, and scholarship. The inaugural event will feature Dr. Katrina Kennett, who will present on community-based literacy projects on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Andrus Hotel Gathering Place.

October 22, 2025
byCommunications

The University of Montana Western is proud to welcome Montana Repertory Theatre’s production of “Jabberdoggy: And Other Made-Up Words” on Friday, October 24, 2025, in Beier Auditorium.

October 22, 2025
byCommunications

The University of Montana Western Fine Arts Gallery is honored to present “The Series of Christ” by the late Jim Corr, a distinguished alumnus, educator, artist, and coach. The exhibition will open on Thursday, October 30, and will feature a gallery reception from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Gallery, located in Main Hall.

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.