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 […]
Acknowledgment for Arnie and Joy Hokanson’s Generous $1.6 M Gift to the MSU-Northern Foundation
The Montana State University-Northern Foundation is honored to recognize the extraordinary generosity and lasting legacy of Arnie and Joy Hokanson, whose lives were marked by a deep commitment to their community, the state of Montana, and the generations that will follow. Arnie and Joy’s legacy of service and philanthropy began on the Hokanson Ranch, located […]
Lanny Wilke Memorials
The Northern Alumni Foundation has established two accounts to preserve the lasting memory of our friend, colleague, teacher, mentor (and scone booth extraordinaire), Mr. Lanny Wilke. Lanny was a Northern alum who also taught here for 27 years. During that time, he had a lifelong impact on many who crossed his path. Lanny was a […]
Former Lights basketball standouts reach significant milestones
Three former basketball Lights have recently accomplished significant milestones off the court. Mike Lavalley and Devin Bray have earned their law degrees and Pat Jensen has been named men’s head basketball coach at Montana Western. All three of these former players made significant on court contributions at MSUN while also being high achievers academically. Devin […]
Grant funding for Campus Trail
Last Friday, MSUN Foundation Chair Jim Anderson (left) accepted a check for $3,000 from AgWest, presented by Jennifer Dees (middle). Lindsey Brandt-Bennett, Director, Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence (right) applied for a grant from Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks earlier this year to build a campus walking trail that parallels 13th Street. Because of […]