Greg and Sherry Kegel Scholarship Established to Honor Legacy of Service at MSU–Northern

In recognition of an extraordinary legacy of leadership and service, a new scholarship has been established at Montana State University–Northern in honor of Chancellor Greg Kegel and his wife, Sherry Kegel. Following Chancellor Kegel’s announcement of his retirement, longtime friends Janice and Ollie Pedersen initiated the Greg and Sherry Kegel Scholarship Endowment as a tribute […]

Wildflowers Scholarship Supports Skylight Volleyball Student-Athletes

The MSU-Northern Foundation is proud to announce the creation of a new scholarship established by Lisa and Chris Handley in support of the MSU-Northern Skylights Volleyball Team. Lisa Handley served as Head Volleyball Coach at MSU-Northern from 1999 to 2006, while Chris Handley was the Skylights Golf Coach from 2000 to 2003. Lisa is also […]

MSU-Northern Foundation Receives $3,500 Rural Community Grant from AgWest Farm Credit

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 […]

Walter & LaVonne Norman Endowed Scholarship to Benefit MSU-Northern Nursing Students

Photo Left to Right: Kasthuri Udayakumar, DNP, RN; Dr. Jennifer Brown, Provost; Toni Pederson, Director of Finance; Chancellor Kegel; Melanie Skoyen, Managing Director; Diane & Russ Getten, Cherished friends of LaVonne; Jaime Duke, DNP, RN Havre, MT – This week, a check presentation was held to celebrate the creation of the Walter & LaVonne Norman […]

MSU-Northern Foundation Pays Off Football Stadium Loan with Final Check Presentation

HAVRE, Mont. – The Montana State University–Northern Foundation is proud to announce that the loan for the Lights Football field has been paid in full. In a celebratory moment this week, campus and community leaders gathered at Tilleman Field for a ceremonial check presentation, marking the official payoff of the $1.65 million project.  A total […]

$100,000 Challenge Issued to Support Undergraduate Research at MSU-Northern

$100,000 Challenge Issued to Support Undergraduate Research at MSU-Northern The MSU-Northern Foundation is honored to announce a remarkable $100,000 challenge in support of the Undergraduate Science Research Endowment, made possible by the exceptional generosity of dedicated supporters Tim & Kristen Wynne. In a powerful call to action for alumni, businesses, and community members, the Wynne’s […]

Book Proceeds Help Launch Scholarship for Students at MSU-Northern

HAVRE, MT – In a meaningful celebration, Montana State University–Northern hosted a check presentation marking the first proceeds from a remarkable true-crime memoir, Murder on Montana’s Hi-Line, authored by Clem Pellett. The funds will support the Clarence C. Pellett Memorial Endowed Scholarship, which is dedicated to helping students from Montana’s Hi-Line access life-changing educational opportunities […]

MSU-Northern Receives $1.85 Million Gift from Terry Mohn Estate

The MSU-Northern Foundation is honored to announce a generous $1.85 million gift from the estate of Terry L, Mohn of Scobey, MT. This transformational donation will support student scholarships and renovations to Morgan Hall. A portion of the funds will establish a scholarship endowment, providing approximately $30,000 annually to students pursuing a degree in diesel […]

From the Armory to the Classroom: The Story of Kim and Debbie Kirby

In 1971, during a Harlem Globetrotters fundraising appearance on the Northern Montana College campus, a Northern student and future alum (74)  Kim Kirby, volunteered to wrestle a bear in The Armory during halftime. After a spirited battle with the supposedly muzzled bear, Kim returned to his seat and told his companion, future wife, fellow Northern […]