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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.

Montana Western to Host 2026 Joint Planning Conference of the Montana & Idaho Chapters of the American Planning Association

The University of Montana Western will welcome planning professionals, community leaders, elected officials, and other professionals from across the region when it hosts the 2026 Joint Montana & Idaho Chapter Conference of the Montana Chapter of the American Planning Association, also known as Montana Association of Planners (MAP), and the Idaho Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Idaho) Sept. 9–11 in Dillon, Montana.

Montana Western Announces 2026-2027 Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series

The Fine Arts Department of the University of Montana Western is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Performing Arts Series, sponsored by the Bank of Commerce. This year’s season features a dynamic Mainstage lineup beginning with UMW’s Drama Club’s Sunday Night Improv performances in August, featuring music and skits from the Virginia City Players, along with a Youth Season starting October 23.

2026 Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Set for September 19

Montana Western Athletics, in collaboration with the UMW Foundation and Alumni Office, is excited to announce the 2026 Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, honoring A.J. Wilson, Ben Snipes, Brandon Brown, Josh Shrum, Kevin Engellant, Glen Johnson, and the 2001–02 and 2002–03 Montana Western Women’s Basketball Teams. The inductees will be recognized during the Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Brunch on Saturday, September 19, in the Keltz Arena, as part of Alumni Weekend.

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