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 […]
Northern Alum gifts $500,000 to University for Scholarship Fund
Family Creates Scot Strauser Memorial Scholarship
The MSU-Northern Foundation has announced that the family of the late Scot Strauser has created a new scholarship in his memory. Strauser, a lifelong resident of the Havre area, died in March. The new scholarship will go to support Montana State University-Northern students who are part of the Rodeo Club. Rylee Strauser, a 2006 Northern […]
Anonymous donor presents $200,000 to Northern
’Tis the season for giving and Montana State University-Northern is the happy recipient of a new $200,000 gift, representatives of the university said in a press release. This week, Northern is celebrating the donation, which will be used to create a new endowment for the university. The people who made the contribution to the university have […]
Alum donates $20,000 to Northern in memory of Galbreath
Representatives of Montana State University-Northern said they are pleased to share news of a recent gift from a Northern alum. The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has contributed $20,000 to Northern with the intent that $2,000 per year will go toward scholarships for students who are part of the university rodeo team. The scholarship […]
Harmon Land Donation for Equine Center
Montana State University-Northern has announced it has been gifted a parcel of 43 acres at the west-end of Havre. Currently held under the stewardship of the MSU-Northern Foundation, the nonprofit fundraising arm of the University, the gift comes from the family of Ron and Patty Harmon, also of Havre, whose intent is that the property […]
Northern receives $60,000 donation in memory of Verne Sedlacek
Montana State University-Northern received a $60,000 gift in memory of Verne Sedlacek.
Northern’s 2022 Founders’ Excellence Award Winners: Callahan and Thomas
The MSU-Northern Foundation is announcing two new recipients of the Founders’ Excellence Awards for the 2022 year. Dr. Joseph P. Callahan of Dickenson, ND and Clyde R. Thomas, Jr. of Havre, MT were unanimously voted by a committee as this year’s winners.