Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Features

UMW mathematics students win regional code breaking competition

May 12th, 2011 | Category: Features

Three University of Montana Western students cracked the code — three codes, to be precise — on their way to winning a regional cryptanalysis competition.



Regent Angela McLean to address Montana Western Commencement

May 5th, 2011 | Category: Features

Angela McLeanMontana Board of Regents member and University of Montana Western alumna Angela McLean will address the 114th graduating class at Montana Western on Saturday, May 7, 2011.



Montana Western professors reflect on travel to Nepal

Apr 18th, 2011 | Category: Features

steve rob nepalFor Montana professors Steve Mock, an avid and well-accomplished climber, and Rob Thomas, a renowned geologist, a trip to the Himalayan country of Nepal presented a perfect opportunity for an educational adventure.



West Fest to celebrate 10 years of KDWG 90.9 college radio

Mar 30th, 2011 | Category: Features

kdwg logoThe University of Montana Western’s radio station, KDWG 90.9, is turning 10-years old. To celebrate, the campus station is throwing a party, West Fest, on Friday, April 15 with live music, art, food and a beer garden.



UMW Education Department brings technology to rural students

Mar 18th, 2011 | Category: Features

smart boards TNAspiring teachers are learning to use innovative technology to enhance their teaching methods and implement those methods firsthand in the unique Rural Fridays education partnership with rural grade schools.



UMW alumnus continues a stellar career as a student athlete

Mar 10th, 2011 | Category: Features

keith curtis TNUniversity of Montana Western alumnus and world champion snowmobile competitor Keith Curtis balances being a Dean’s List student with his passion for snowmobile hill climbing.



Conference phenom Brandon Brown leads UMW basketball

Mar 4th, 2011 | Category: Features

brandon_brown_thumbnailAs the UMW men’s basketball team seeks to head for the Frontier Conference championship game and the NAIA national tournament for the second year in a row, a humble but determined leader is forging the way.



Tobacco-Free Policy

Mar 2nd, 2011 | Category: Features

University of Montana Western Chancellor Richard Storey has signed a policy that will make Montana Western a tobacco-free campus beginning Aug. 1, 2011.



Montana Western seniors lead in classroom and on court

Feb 25th, 2011 | Category: Features

mosey thueringer thumbnailTwo University of Montana Western seniors are leading examples of academic and athletic success.



Veterans’ stories intertwine at UMW

Nov 10th, 2010 | Category: Features

Shandi Keller thumbnailOn Veteran’s Day, all Americans are reminded to acknowledge the sacrifices made by U.S. veterans. For many at the University of Montana Western, every day is a reminder of those great sacrifices.