Impact Stories
Around the World and Giving Back
February 24, 2021
UM alumna Judith Morgan has made generous gifts to the Montana Journalism Abroad Program, ensuring that when pandemic conditions allow, UM students can experience the transformative power of travel.
Montana Access Scholarships Provide More Than $1 Million in Need-Based Student Aid
November 24, 2020
Learn how Montana Access Scholarships help students like Kate Indreland to succeed in their dreams of earning an undergraduate degree.
Honoring a Presidential Legacy
September 8, 2020
The University of Montana has had an indelible impact on Bob and Judi Pantzer’s lives. Learn how the pair is using their estate plan to honor the place that has been such an important part of their story.
Gift Lets Students Support Criminal Justice Reform in Rural Areas
August 30, 2020
A newly expanded program at UM’s Alexander Blewett III School of Law will provide graduate students with opportunities to make immediate, meaningful impacts on justice policies that affect rural and indigenous communities.
Dream of Study Abroad Student Disrupted; Private Support Helps Her Stay on Track
August 30, 2020
When Allison Grigonis returned to the U.S. from Japan with unexpected expenses in March, her perseverance matched with private support from the UM Emergency Student Support Fund helped her stay on track to graduate in spring 2021.
UM Grad, Respiratory Therapist Works Pandemic Front Lines, Supports UM Students
June 22, 2020
Alumna Portia Fox shares her inspiration to donate to the UM Emergency Student Support Fund and her experience as a healthcare professional during the pandemic.
Clinical Psychology Center Transitions to Teletherapy During Pandemic
April 27, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the University of Montana’s Clinical Psychology Center to close its doors in late March, Center leaders launched a telehealth program to continue treating current patients.
A Lifelong Dream Realized: New UM Business Grad Works for L.A. Lakers
February 27, 2020
Myles McKee-Osibodu is living his childhood dream: He works as a media relations associate with the Lakers.
September 9, 2019
Paul and Betty Haack's philanthropic contributions established undergraduate scholarships for Montana residents and created a faculty fellowship. Read how witnessing the impact of their gifts gave the Haacks the confidence to further their legacy by including support in their estate plan.
September 8, 2019
Dr. Bill Reynolds, a beloved physician, earned a pre-med degree from UM in 1952, then completed his medical training and served the Missoula community for four decades. He has served on several UM boards and makes it a priority to give to the institution, including through his estate plan.
