Loretta and Lillian Jarussi immigrated to the United States in 1905. They came to Red Lodge, Montana, with their family in 1906. Excluding their years spent attending college, they both lived in Red Lodge the rest of their lives. In fact, they lived in the same house...

Richard Gessling and Jean Albus established the Jean Albus and Richard Gessling Scholarship Endowment in December 2010. Jean and Richard believe that no student should be denied a college education because of their lack of financial resources. By establishing an...

Jean King Rahn was an active member of PEO Chapter E. She left a bequest to MSU Billings Foundation to establish the Jean King Rahn Memorial – PEO Chapter E Scholarship Endowment fund (first scholarship awarded in academic year 1986-1987), combined with Annetta...

After 28 years of faithful service to the MSU Billings Foundation and leadership of the Wine & Food Festival, friends of Jeanne Moller came together to form an endowed scholarship in her honor. During her tenure at the Foundation, the Wine & Food Festival raised over...

Jim and DeeDee Jussila’s daughter, Jill Jussila, was a Fine Arts graduate of MSU Billings. Jill’s journey began in art but when faced with the question of “what will you do with an art degree”, she had doubts and switched her major. She was then undecided and...

The Jimmy R. Bromgard Scholarship Fund will provide money for tuition, fees, and books for any person who was wrongly convicted of a crime in Montana and set free and who wishes to attend MSU Billings.

Dr. Joe Howell received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Denver University and has created this second endowed scholarship in memory of his wife, Jane L Howell. Jane was born August 17, 1944, in England, grew up there, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from...

John and Claudia Decker established the John and Claudia Decker Opportunity Scholarship Endowment during the Opportunity Campaign for MSU Billings Scholarships. The Deckers wanted to help fulfill the vision of Dr. Ronald P. Sexton’s, former MSU Billings Chancellor...

In his later years, John Voelker resided at Westpark Village Retirement Center. In 1999 he established the Helen E. Voelker Scholarship Endowment in memory of his wife to provide scholarship assistance to MSU Billings students who were past or present employees of...

Winifred “Winnie” Griffith was born in Great Falls, Montana, in 1914. Following her father’s encouragement, Winnie strongly believed in the value of education, especially for women, and in being an independent person, an uncommon attitude for women of her era. Later,...

The John R. Rhine Scholarship Endowment was established in 2001 by Dr. Randy Rhine in memory of his father. Dr. Randy Rhine was the former Dean of the College of Professional Studies and Lifelong Learning at MSU Billings. The first scholarship was awarded in academic...

John M. Self was born in Aurora, Nebraska, on August 22, 1920, to James and Florence Self. He lived in Havre, Montana, during his early childhood. Following his service as an officer in the Army during World War II, John received a Bachelor of Journalism degree from...

John and Carol Green established the John W. and Carol L. H. Green Scholarship Endowment in 2011 during the Opportunity Campaign for Student Scholarships. The first scholarship was awarded academic year 2017-2018. John received this Ph.D. in physical chemistry in...

The John Weinschrott Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1983 by Mrs. Mary Muth in memory of her father, John Weinschrott. Mr. Weinschrott had a strong commitment to higher education and as a legislator was instrumental in establishing Eastern Montana...

In 1988, Alpha Delta Kappa Zeta established the Alpha Delta Kappa Zeta Scholarship at Eastern Montana College (now MSU Billings) to support students entering an education career. In 2010 the scholarship was re-named the Jolene Staton Memorial Scholarship in memory of...

Jorgen was the only child of John and Karen Egeland who homesteaded in the Reserve area of Sheridan County, Montana, in 1906. Karen, his mother, died when Jorgen was five years old so he grew up as his father’s companion and was the “apple of his eye.” He graduated...

Joy and James Mariska are both Army veterans. Joy served three years active duty during the Vietnam era. James served a combined 34 years on active duty and in the Army Reserve, during a time span from Vietnam to the Iraq wars, retiring with the rank of Colonel....

From her start as a young Jewish girl in Chicago, Illinois, to her retirement as one of Montana’s most successful stock brokers, Julie Coleman’s life charted an up-and-down course. With intelligence, determination, and chutzpah, Julie risked failure and rejection...

Karen Frank established the Karen Frank and Family Scholarship in 2013 to support the Opportunity Campaign for MSU Billings Student Scholarships. Karen’s generosity provides scholarship assistance to students at MSU Billings. The first scholarship was awarded in...

Karen Marie Vaughan, daughter of Ernie and Carol Kemmis, was born on April 26, 1971, in Billings, Montana. Karen was always an extremely bright student, attending Billings’ schools and graduating with honors from MSU Billings in May 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in...

Kassandra Nicole Thompson-Christopherson was born December 3, 1990, in Billings, Montana. She attended Billings Senior High School, obtained her GED, and was planning to start college at MSU Billings in the fall of 2008. Kassie’s life was shortened by a tragic...

Katharine L. Morningstar lived in Germany when the Nazis came to power and later became a school teacher. She has endowed scholarships at many universities around the country. In 1987 Eastern Montana College (now MSU Billings) received a distribution from the...

Katharine L. Morningstar lived in Germany when the Nazis came to power and later became a school teacher. She has endowed scholarships at many universities around the country. In 1987 Eastern Montana College (now MSU Billings) received a distribution from the...

The Kathryn A. Carpenter Scholarship in English Endowment was established in 1994 to honor Mrs. Kathryn Carpenter, wife of Eastern Montana College (now MSU Billings) former president Dr. Bruce Carpenter. Contributions to the fund came from family and friends of...

Kathryn Eileen Kelly Ries (Feb. 26, 1949 — May 9, 2017) was a non-traditional student who earned her BS in Accounting from Montana State University Billings in 1996. Katy entered the workforce immediately following graduation from Billings Central Catholic High...

Dr. Ken Miller doesn’t take teaching lightly. After having been involved in the teaching world for over 30 years, his primary focus has not changed from that of day one: “It is my responsibility to not only maintain an atmosphere in which learning is possible, but...

Ken and Lena Heikes have called Billings, Montana, home since moving from Pocatello, Idaho, in 1966. Ken served as Chief Financial Office at MSU Billings in a career that spanned 26 years. Following retirement from the University, he served as Planned Giving Officer...

Krystal Lashea Noble graduated in the Senior Class of 2007 at age 18 from Flathead High School in Kalispell, Montana, and was planning to attend MSU Billings fall semester 2007. She was a member of the Flathead Varsity Women’s Choir, Business Professionals of...

Langlas and Associates, Inc. was established in 1973. With offices in Billings and Bozeman, Montana, they have performed work throughout Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, North Dakota, Iowa, and California. Langlas and Associates, Inc. has over 39 years of experience as a...