May 2023 News

CELEBRATING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
As Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month comes to a close, we’d like to share stories and accomplishments of members of the Montana Western Community that were shared on our Instagram account throughout the month of May.

MONTANA WESTERN NAMES STUDENTS TO 2023 SPRING SEMESTER DEAN'S LIST
The University of Montana Western named 513 students to the 2023 spring semester Dean’s List.

MONTANA WESTERN ANNOUNCES R.E. MILLER AS GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR SPORTS & ACTIVITIES COMPLEX
After publicly launching a $13 million fundraising effort earlier this year to fund scholarships, academic programs, and student wellness and athletics facilities, the University of Montana Western has announced the selection of Jeffrey Contracting/R.E. Miller as the general contractor of the new Sports & Activities Complex, anticipated to break ground this August with the goal of having a game-ready field for fall semester 2024.

MONTANA WESTERN ANNOUNCES 2023-24 CHANCELLOR'S LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS
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.

BEAVERHEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND UMW HOLD THIRD ANNUAL TREASURE HUNT
The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the University of Montana Western Glass Arts Program have partnered for the third year in a row for the Annual Beaverhead Treasure Hunt. One-of-a-kind, beautiful glass art objects, custom-made by UMW Glass students, will be hidden at local businesses from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

GERRINGA FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTS FUTURE EDUCATORS AT MONTANA WESTERN
The University of Montana Western Foundation is honored to share the history and impact of the Gerringa Family Scholarship and its support of education majors attending Montana Western.