April 2020 News
LYDIA LANDAU SHARES UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN SOUTHWEST MONTANA
Lydia Landau, a Montana Western graduate, grew up in Maryland and lived in several places before attending UMW, including California, Oregon and Montana. She graduated in Dec. 2019, majoring in Environmental Science with options in Sustainable Natural Resource Management and Wetland Management.
MONTANA WESTERN'S JASON FERRIS SIGNS WITH THE CAROLINA PANTHERS
University of Montana Western linebacker Jason Ferris has signed a contract as an undrafted free agent with the National Football League's Carolina Panthers.
MFPE ELECTS UNION LEADERSHIP AT ANNUAL MEETING
The Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE) held its 3rd Annual Conference on April 17-18.
2020-21 CHANCELLOR’S LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED
The Chancellor’s Leadership Scholars Award is a four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded to exceptional students residing in the state of Montana who will be attending the University of Montana Western in the fall.
UMW RANKED AS THE MOST AFFORDABLE UNIVERSITY IN MONTANA
The University of Montana Western was recently ranked the most affordable university in Montana according to universityhq.org. University Headquarters is an industry-leading, independent educational organization that offers an all-in-one source for information on colleges, entrance requirements and career paths.
MONTANA WESTERN OFFERS VARIETY OF ONLINE COURSES FOR SUMMER SESSION
The University of Montana Western is offering a variety of online courses for the upcoming summer session. Returning Montana Western students can register for summer courses starting April 20, and new students can register starting May 4.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES TO CELEBRATE COLLEGE SIGNING DAY ONLINE
Amidst the challenges COVID-19 has brought to our lives, we must not forget to celebrate. And that includes College Signing Day. This year the event, which graduating seniors usually celebrate at their high school, is going virtual. The Montana University System and Reach Higher Montana are partnering to help students celebrate their post-high school plans online.
MONTANA WESTERN TO CELEBRATE ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT VIRTUALLY
University of Montana Western Chancellor, Beth Weatherby, has announced that the University of Montana Western's 123rd Annual Commencement will be celebrated virtually this year.