January 2025 News
UMW HOSTS 2025 NIGHT OF STARS EDUCATION HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY
The University of Montana Western’s Education Department and Alumni Office, in partnership with Stockman Bank, proudly present the 12th Annual Night of Stars Education Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
UMW’S BUSINESS IDEA PITCH COMPETITION OPENS DOORS FOR STUDENT OPPORTUNITY
On December 5, 2024, the University of Montana Western Business Department hosted its inaugural campus-wide Business Idea Pitch Competition. The event stemmed from a pilot capstone course led by UMW business students Brody Connelly, Emma Day, Haylee Grytdal, and Rylie Halsell.
UMW AND MCH HOST 2025 COLT CHALLENGE & SALE
The Annual Colt Challenge and Sale, hosted by the University of Montana Western and the Montana Center for Horsemanship, will take place March 28 and 29, 2025, at the Montana Center for Horsemanship in Dillon, Montana.
UMW TO HOST BRAINFEST MATHEMATICAL MODELING COMPETITION
The University of Montana Western Department of Mathematics invites all interested high school students to participate in UMW’s third annual BrainFest Mathematical Modeling Competition on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Swysgood Technology Center (STC) Great Room. Participants will have the chance to win a $500 or $250 scholarship to UMW.
MONTANA WESTERN ANNOUNCES 55TH ANNUAL RODEO BANQUET
The University of Montana Western Rodeo Team is excited to announce the 55th Annual Montana Western Rodeo Banquet, a much-anticipated fundraising event, taking place on Friday, March 28, 2025, in the Keltz Arena. Join us for an evening of celebration and support featuring dinner, a no-host bar, and silent and live auctions, all in honor of the UMW Rodeo Team.
MONTANA WESTERN SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED IN MEMORY OF SARAH PELLETIER
The University of Montana Western is honored to announce the establishment of the Sarah Pelletier Special Education Scholarship, a scholarship designed to support future educators dedicated to the field of Special Education. This scholarship is a heartfelt tribute from Sarah’s family in recognition of the incredible care and dedication she received from Special Education teachers throughout her life.
UMW’S “ON THE ROCKS” SERIES TO HOST SPEAKER JENNA M. DOHMAN
The University of Montana Western Environmental Sciences Department is proud to host hydrologist Jenna M. Dohman as part of the “On the Rocks” lecture series. Dohman will present “Investigation of Elevated Temperatures in the Lower Big Hole River, MT” on Wednesday, January 22, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in UMW’s Lucy Carson Library.
UMW TO CELEBRATE DR. ALAN ZETLER’S 95TH BIRTHDAY AT MONTANA WESTERN VS. CARROLL COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAME
The University of Montana Western will host a special birthday celebration for Dr. Alan Zetler, a beloved educator, mentor, and loyal UMW supporter, during the Montana Western vs. Carroll College basketball games on February 8, 2025. Dr. Zetler, who is turning 95, is one of the university’s most dedicated fans and a cherished presence at UMW events.
MONTANA WESTERN AND BANK OF COMMERCE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES PRESENT “SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS”
The University of Montana Western’s Theatre Department and the Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series are thrilled to present the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
UMW ALUMNI THRIVE IN SPERIDIAN TECHNOLOGIES' NEW WAVE PROGRAM
The University of Montana Western continues to see its graduates excel in professional environments, including unique opportunities such as Speridian Technologies' New Wave Accelerator Program. Designed to prepare recent graduates for careers in technology and consulting, the program has become a launching pad for Montana Western alumni.