James C. Kennedy gifts $5.5M for waterfowl and wetlands research center at UM

University of Montana receives $5.5M donation for new wetlands center

(Provided by the University of Montana)A $5.5 million donation to the University of Montana will establish a new research operation, the James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Center, UM announced this week. UM said the donation will strengthen its Wildlife Biology Program and secure the center’s place in the planned new home of the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation. “The gift also further empowers the W.A. Franke College of Fore…

James C. Kennedy gifts $5.5M for waterfowl and wetlands research center at UM

A gift is set to help establish new academic research center within the University of Montana's W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation. James C. Kennedy gifts $5.5Mfor waterfowl and wetlands research center at UM"This transformative gift is a $5.5 million gift from James Kennedy and it's going to be profound in how it impacts our institution," College of Forestry and Conservation Dean Libby Metcalf told MTN.The Treasure Montana campaig…

UM to launch waterfowl, wetlands center with $5.5M gift

The University of Montana this week landed a $5.5 million gift to establish a new academic and research center at the College of Forestry and Conservation focused on waterfowl and wetlands. Continue reading…