The University of Montana Western’s Theatre Program and the Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series are excited to present Montana Repertory Theatre’s “Her-cules: The Twelve Trials and the Story I Told” on October 23 at 7:00 p.m. in UMW’s Beier Auditorium.
The University of Montana Western Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Terry Rae Hazelbaker Scholarship by Terry’s son, Jay Mattfeldt. Created in honor of his mother’s legacy, the scholarship reflects Terry’s lifelong dedication to education, service, and helping others succeed. Through this scholarship, Jay hopes to carry forward those values while helping ease the financial burden for students pursuing their education at Montana Western.
The University of Montana Western’s Environmental Science Department is excited to welcome UMW alumna Rachel Howard as part of its “On the Rocks” lecture series. Howard will present “Applications of Geology, Hydrology, and Law: Utah Water Rights in an Evolving Landscape” on Wednesday, October 28, at 3:30 p.m. in UMW’s Lucy Carson Library.
The University of Montana Western has named Matt Raffety as its Chief of Staff and Director of Communications, effective beginning October 6, 2026. The combined role will support the Chancellor’s Office and oversee accreditation, institutional research, marketing, and communications, while leading the establishment and ongoing coordination of the university’s first Staff Senate.
The University of Montana Western has named Roxanne Engellant as Interim Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance and Stacie Watkins as Interim Executive Director of the Montana Western Foundation beginning October 19, 2026.
