February 2023 News

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023
As Black History 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 February.

UMW FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ESTABLISHMENT OF GEORGE AND ELLEN NELSON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Montana Western Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the George and Ellen Nelson Family Scholarship endowment.

MONTANA WESTERN ANNOUNCES “NIGHT OF STARS” EDUCATION HALL OF FAME EVENT
The University of Montana Western’s Education Department and Alumni Office, in partnership with Stockman Bank, present the Tenth Annual Night of Stars, to be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 on the Montana Western campus.

GAASCH FAMILY ANNOUNCED AS THIS YEAR’S “FRIENDS OF UMW RODEO” HONOREES
The Montana Western Rodeo team and Head Coach JT Robbins are excited to announce that Andy and Anna Belle Gaasch, their son Ryan, and his wife Lindsay will be honored during the upcoming Rodeo Banquet as this year’s “Friends of UMW Rodeo.”

MONTANA WESTERN ANNOUNCES $11.8M RAISED IN HISTORIC EXPERIENCE ONE CAMPAIGN
University of Montana Western Chancellor, Michael Reid, has announced the university’s plans for major investments in scholarships, academic programs, athletics, and student wellness as part of the $13M Experience One Campaign.

WHAT IS XDAY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA WESTERN?
XDAY is a free spring preview event for prospective and incoming students and their parents to learn more about Montana Western; plus, all attendees will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship.