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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
The University of Montana Western is proud to announce that Professor Emeritus O. Alan Weltzien has received the Heritage Keeper Award from the Montana Historical Society.
The University of Montana Western is pleased to welcome alumnus Dr. Dilan Starkel as the guest speaker for the 2026 Legacy Plaza Celebration, held in conjunction with Convocation on Thursday, August 13. The annual celebration welcomes Montana Western's newest students while recognizing the beginning of their journey as Bulldogs.
In Professor Bill Janus’s general education course on artificial intelligence, students investigate AI from five broad perspectives: its place in the history of machines and technology; its philosophical implications; its impact on society; its influence on higher education; and its representation in popular culture.
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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.
