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    The University of Montana Western Class of 2013

    The 116th University of Montana Western Commencement took place on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Straugh Gymnasium on the Montana Western campus. (read more)

    Nathan Boll heads to NASA internship, Ph.D. position

    Montana Western mathematics major Nathan Boll will graduate with honors on May 11, but with a summer internship at the NASA Glenn Research Center and a full ride Ph.D. scholarship to the University of Michigan on the horizon, his educational journey is just beginning. (read more)

    Education student receives prestigious scholarship

    University of Montana Western art education student Sierra Bauer recently received a Nolle Gaston Scholarship valued at $1,500. She was one of only ten students in the United States and the only student in Montana to receive the scholarship. (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