February 2026 News

THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA WESTERN AND IBILTA ANNOUNCE VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIVE LEARNING AND TEACHING

FEBRUARY 6, 2026

The University of Montana Western, in partnership with the International Block and Intensive Learning and Teaching Association (IBILTA), is pleased to invite attendees and presenters from around the world to the IBILTA 2026 International Conference, a fully virtual event bringing together educators, researchers, and practitioners to explore innovative approaches to learning and teaching. The conference will take place September 29–30, 2026.

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MONTANA WESTERN ANNOUNCES HEATHER HOYER AS 2026 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

FEBRUARY 4, 2026

The University of Montana Western is proud to announce Heather Hoyer, Board of Regents Member and Superintendent of Great Falls Public Schools, as the Commencement speaker for its 129th Annual Commencement Ceremony to be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Bulldog Stadium.

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MONTANA WESTERN AND BANK OF COMMERCE PERFORMING ART SERIES PRESENT “THE COUNTRY WIFE”

FEBRUARY 3, 2026

The University of Montana Western’s Theatre Program and the Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series are excited to present “The Country Wife: A Modernized Staged Reading” on Friday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. in UMW’s Small Auditorium.

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UMW THANKS DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS MICHAEL FEULING FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

FEBRUARY 3, 2026

The University of Montana Western has announced that Michael Feuling, Director of Athletics, has accepted another career opportunity and will conclude his service at Montana Western in mid-May.

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UMW HOSTS 2026 NIGHT OF STARS EDUCATION HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

FEBRUARY 2, 2026

The University of Montana Western Education Department and Alumni Office, in partnership with Stockman Bank, are proud to present the 13th Annual Night of Stars Education Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

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