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Dr. Estee Aiken Selected as Chancellor of the University of ƵƬ

DR. ESTEE AIKEN SELECTED AS CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA WESTERN

APRIL 16, 2026

Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian announced today that Dr. Estee Aiken has been selected as the next Chancellor of the University of ƵƬ and, upon approval of the Board of Regents, will begin her duties on May 21.


Cael Murgel

UMW BUSINESS STUDENT PASSES LEAN BRONZE CERTIFICATION EXAM

APRIL 15, 2026

University of ƵƬ senior Cael Murgel has passed the LEAN Bronze Certification Exam, an industry-recognized credential that demonstrates proficiency in manufacturing efficiency and quality improvement practices.


Students with Birch Creek Mural

COMMUNITY INVITED TO BIRCH CREEK OPEN HOUSE ON MAY 2

APRIL 14, 2026

ƵƬ will host an open house on Saturday, May 2, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Bender Center at Birch Creek.


Jason Ferris

MONTANA WESTERN NAMES JASON FERRIS AS DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

APRIL 13, 2026

ƵƬ is proud to announce the hiring of Jason Ferris as its next Director of Athletics & Development Officer.


UMW Alumnus Collin Stetzner to Present for Young Alums Program

UMW ALUMNUS COLLIN STETZNER TO PRESENT FOR YOUNG ALUMS PROGRAM

APRIL 9, 2026

University of ƵƬ alumnus Collin Stetzner will present for the Young Alums Program, hosted by the Department of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, on Tuesday, April 21, at 3:30 p.m. in Main Hall Room 318.


2026 UMW Colt Challenge winner Vivian Mayers and colt SLD SKIPPA BET receive the winning check and other prizes.

2026 COLT SALE RAISES $290,000 FOR NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM

APRIL 7, 2026

ƵƬ’s annual Colt Challenge and Sale, held March 27–28, 2026, at the Montana Center for Horsemanship, generated $291,900 for the UMW Natural Horsemanship Program.


Dr. Janelle Handlos to Receive Alumni Distinguished Service Award

DR. JANELLE HANDLOS TO RECEIVE ALUMNI DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

APRIL 6, 2026

ƵƬ’s 129th Annual Commencement Ceremony, to be held on Saturday, May 9, will honor Dr. Janelle Handlos with the University’s Alumni Distinguished Service Award.


The Play That Goes Wrong. Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields Directed by Stephen Alan Seder. April 2026

MONTANA WESTERN AND BANK OF COMMERCE PERFORMING ART SERIES PRESENT “THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG”

APRIL 2, 2026

ƵƬ’s Theatre Program and the Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series are excited to present “The Play That Goes Wrong” from April 16 to May 2 in UMW’s Beier Auditorium.


Nicole Hazelbaker

NICOLE HAZELBAKER TO RECEIVE MONTANA WESTERN FRIENDS OF EDUCATION AWARD

APRIL 1, 2026

ƵƬ will honor longtime campus leader Nicole Hazelbaker with the Friends of Education Award during the Night of Stars – Education Hall of Fame celebration. The event will be held on April 25, 2026, in the Lewis and Clark Room on the ƵƬ campus.


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