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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 Announces Transition in Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Role

The University of Montana Western has announced that Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Tia Brown will be stepping down from her role to accept a new position as Chief Financial Officer at Montana State University Billings. Brown will begin her new role on August 3, 2026.

Montana Western Appoints Dr. Eric Wright as Interim Provost

The University of Montana Western is pleased to announce that it has appointed Dr. Eric Wright as Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs effective starting June 1, 2026, and would also like to express its sincere gratitude to Dr. Estee Aiken who has served as Interim Provost since December.

Montana Western and Bank of Commerce Performing Art Series Present “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka”

The University of Montana Western’s Theatre Program and the Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series are excited to present “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” from May 29 -31 in UMW’s Small Auditorium.

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