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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.
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Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for our constituents.
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Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved.
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Improve your community by joining our cause. You'd be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.
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Roxanne Engellant, UMW Foundation"Legacy gifts are transformational. In 2025, the UMW Foundation received the largest gift in Montana Western's history. This extraordinary planned gift will forever shape the lives of our students and the future of this university."
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Angelo Ventrillo, Class of 1967"Western really supported me when I needed it, and because of that support, I'm proud to give back to Montana Western today."
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Avg. scholarship awarded FY25$1,100
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Dollars raised in FY25$7,633,411
Latest News
University of Montana Western alumna Brigid Reedy, an interdisciplinary artist whose work bridges poetry, music, horsemanship, and visual art, has announced the release of “Seeds,” her first book of original poetry and artwork.
The University of Montana Western, in partnership with the International Block and Intensive Learning and Teaching Association (IBILTA), is pleased to invite attendees and presenters from around the world to the IBILTA 2026 International Conference, a fully virtual event bringing together educators, researchers, and practitioners to explore innovative approaches to learning and teaching. The conference will take place September 29–30, 2026.
University of Montana Western professor Dr. Spruce Schoenemann has led a team of researchers that has uncovered new details about one of the most abrupt climate events of the last 12,000 years. The study, recently published in "Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology", focuses on the 8.2 ka Event, a sudden cooling that occurred roughly 8,200 years ago during the final stages of the last major ice age.
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Nominations
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.
Contact the UMW Foundation at (406) 683-7305 or (406) 683-7306 or by email at umwfoundation@umwestern.edu.




