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UMW Ranked Among Top Colleges in the West by U.S. News & World Report

UMW Ranked Among Top Colleges in the West by U.S. News & World Report

The University of Montana Western has been ranked #5 in Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges (West) and #15 in Best Regional Colleges (West) by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-26 rankings.

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Montana Western HIP Club Donates “Meals in a Bag” to the Women’s Resource Center

The University of Montana Western’s HIP Club (Humans in Performance), advised by Dr. Megan Chilson and Mr. Mikel Griffiths, donated 80 “Meals in a Bag” to the Women’s Resource Center to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families during the holiday season.

56th Annual Montana Western Rodeo Banquet Set for March 27, 2026

The University of Montana Western is proud to announce the 56th Annual Montana Western Rodeo Banquet, a highly anticipated fundraising event taking place Friday, March 27, 2026, in the Keltz Arena on the UMW campus. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with no-host cocktails to kick off an evening of celebration, community, and support for the Montana Western Rodeo Team.

Montana Western Appoints Dr. Estee Aiken as Interim Provost

The University of Montana Western is pleased to announce that it has appointed Dr. Estee Aiken as Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs effective starting December 27, 2025, and would also like to express its sincere gratitude to Dr. Brian Elliott who has served as Interim Provost for the past seven months.

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