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The University of Montana Western Foundation exists to inspire generosity and connect donors with their passions in order to promote access and excellence in higher education at the University of Montana Western.

  • Avg. scholarship awarded FY20

    $1,000

  • Foundation support to UMW in FY20

    $896,469

  • Dollars raised in FY20

    $1,676,136

  • Total scholarship support in FY20

    $47,6507

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  • Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved.
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Latest News

November 23, 2021
byUniversity Communications

What does a great customer experience look like? That’s the question that Professor Kevin Engellant’s students answered as part of his block three class “Introduction to Web Design.” Helix Business Solutions (Helix), a global customer experience firm, conducted a Customer Experience & Web Assessment Module within Engellant’s class, giving students the opportunity to learn the business principles of customer experience.

November 23, 2021
byUniversity Communications

Area author Thomas Savage grew up a rancher in Horse Prairie, writing what he knew through 13 books over a 44-year period.

November 23, 2021
byUniversity Communications

The University of Montana Western is pleased to announce the appointment of Bethany Hauer as Director of Student Success.

Contact the UMW Foundation at (406) 683-7305 or (406) 683-7306 or by email at foundation@umwestern.edu.

The University of Montana Western is always looking for nominations for the following recognition events in order to acknowledge our outstanding alumni and friends. If you know an outstanding individual who meets the criteria of the following categories, please share your nomination with us today. Jane Helm Maddock Service Award, Education Hall of Fame, Distinguished Alumni Service Award and Athletic Hall of Fame. See criteria and nominate here.