Havre, MT – The MSU-Northern Foundation is pleased to announce it has been awarded $3,500 through AgWest Farm Credit’s Rural Community Grant Program. These funds will support the ongoing renovation of Morgan Hall, a key residence facility on the MSU-Northern campus.
The MSU-Northern Foundation is dedicated to engaging alumni and friends, enriching student experiences, and providing ethical stewardship while supporting the university’s strategic goals. Through projects like the Morgan Hall Renovation, the Foundation continues to invest in students and strengthen the campus community.
The Morgan Hall Renovation Project focuses on transforming shared spaces within the residence hall to better serve students. Planned improvements include updates to common areas such as study spaces, lounges, kitchen facilities, and bathrooms, creating a more modern, comfortable, and collaborative living environment. Construction is expected to move forward in phases, with the goal of enhancing student life and supporting recruitment and retention efforts at MSU-Northern.
“This investment from AgWest Farm Credit is incredibly meaningful for our campus and community,” said Melanie Skoyen, Managing Director of the MSU-Northern Foundation. “Projects like this not only benefit our students but also strengthen the vitality of our entire Hi-Line community.”
AgWest’s Rural Community Grants provide funds to non-profit organizations for projects that improve rural communities within Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. This includes efforts such as building or improving facilities; purchasing necessary equipment to facilitate a local program; and funding capital improvements which enhance a community’s infrastructure, viability and prosperity.
For more information about the Rural Community Grant Program, please visit AgWest Rural Community Grants.
For more information about the MSU-Northern Foundation or to support the Morgan Hall Renovation Project, please contact the MSU-Northern Foundation at (406) 265-3711 or visit www.msunfoundation.org.