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    UMW’s Tamie Laverdure to become game warden

    University of Montana Western environmental interpretation senior Tamie Laverdure came to college certain she wanted to pursue a career in conservation. (read more)

    Julie Bullard 2011 Montana Professor of the Year

    For the third time in as many years, the University of Montana Western has a Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year: Julie Bullard, professor of education and director of early childhood education at Montana Western, is the 2011 Montana Professor of the Year. (read more)

    UMW fourth in the West for Best Regional Colleges

    The 2012 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings are in and the University of Montana Western is ranked fourth in the West for Top Public Regional Colleges, up from 2011’s fifth-place position. (read more)

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Julie Bullard

professor of early childhood education
For the third time in as many years, Montana Western has a Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year. (read more)Featured Faculty
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Delena Norris-Tull

professor of education
The 2010 Montana Professor of the Year is continuing a proud tradition at Montana's premier teacher education institution. (read more)Featured Faculty
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Kara Einarson

equine studies major
With a post-graduation job already secured in the equine industry, Kara Einarson’s career is off to a promising start. (read more)Featured Featured Profiles
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Layne Carlson

assistant professor of equine studies
University of Montana Western equine studies professor Layne Carlson brings his 30 years of professional experience as a mixed animal practitioner into the classroom. (read more)Featured Faculty
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Alan Weltzien

professor of english
University of Montana Western English professor Alan Weltzien is a champion of Montana literature. (read more)Featured Faculty