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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

Latest News

The University of Montana Western invites the campus and local communities to the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium, to be held Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the Swysgood Technology Center Great Room on the UMW campus.

Brennan Juden, a 2013 graduate of the University of Montana Western with a Bachelor of Arts in English, returned to campus to speak with English majors about the wide range of career possibilities. Now the Marketing Coordinator for Great Harvest franchisees in Dillon, Brennan shared insights into his career path and the skills that helped him along the way.

The University of Montana Western is honored to welcome internationally acclaimed glass artist Michiko Sakano as an artist in residence from April 21–25. Sakano will share her expertise during a free public presentation and glassblowing demonstration on Saturday, April 26, in UMW’s Emerick Art Studio.

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.