August 2026 News

2026 BULLDOG ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY SET FOR SEPTEMBER 19

AUGUST 13, 2026

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 Lewis & Clark Room as part of Alumni Weekend.

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MONTANA WESTERN ALUMNUS DR. DILAN STARKEL TO SPEAK AT LEGACY PLAZA CELEBRATION

AUGUST 11, 2026

The University of Montana Western is pleased to welcome alumnus Dr. Dilan Starkel as the guest speaker for the 2026 Legacy Plaza Celebration, held in conjunction with Convocation on Thursday, August 13. The annual celebration welcomes Montana Western's newest students while recognizing the beginning of their journey as Bulldogs.

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O. ALAN WELTZIEN RECEIVES MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY HERITAGE KEEPER AWARD

AUGUST 10, 2026

The University of Montana Western is proud to announce that Professor Emeritus O. Alan Weltzien has received the Heritage Keeper Award from the Montana Historical Society.

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