For 125 years, Montana Technological University has transformed determination into discovery, education into opportunity, and innovation into impact. As we conclude our 125th anniversary celebration, DayOne 2026 invites alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends to come together to honor this remarkable milestone—and help write the next chapter in Montana Tech's story.

From noon on Wednesday, September 9 through noon on Friday, September 11, the Oredigger community will unite for 48 hours of generosity, pride, and purpose. Together, we'll celebrate the legacy built by generations of students, faculty, alumni, and supporters while investing in the people, programs, and possibilities that will define the next 125 years.

Montana Tech's story has always been one of resilience, ingenuity, and a willingness to solve the world's toughest challenges. From our beginnings as the Montana State School of Mines in 1900 to today's nationally recognized university preparing tomorrow's engineers, scientists, healthcare professionals, business leaders, and innovators, every generation has helped build a stronger future.

Now it's our turn.

Your DayOne gift helps create scholarships that open doors, strengthens academic programs, advances groundbreaking research, enhances student experiences, and equips the next generation of Orediggers with the knowledge and skills to lead in an ever-changing world. Every gift, regardless of size, creates opportunities for students and helps ensure Montana Tech continues to innovate, inspire, and make an impact for generations to come.

During this 48-hour celebration, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Multiply your impact through generous matching gifts and challenge opportunities supporting projects across campus.
• Invest in the future by supporting scholarships, academic programs, research, athletics, student organizations, and initiatives that prepare students to lead tomorrow's industries.
• Join thousands of Orediggers in demonstrating the pride, generosity, and community spirit that make Montana Tech unlike anywhere else.

In addition to project-specific matches, DayOne 2026 will once again feature special matching opportunities for First-Time Donors, Student Donors, Faculty and Staff Donors, as well as the popular Department Leaderboard Challenge. Additional matching and challenge opportunities will be announced as the event approaches.

As an added bonus, 125 DayOne 2026 donors will be randomly selected at the conclusion of the event to receive a one-of-a-kind Dig City Supply T-shirt. Make sure to select your shirt size on the donation form so that you are eligible. Plus, every DayOne 2026 donor will receive a sticker celebrating Montana Tech with their gift receipt letter.

Whether this is your first DayOne gift or you've participated every year, your support is part of something much larger. Together, we're honoring a rich history while building an even brighter future—one opportunity, one student, and one gift at a time.

Join us September 9th–11th as we celebrate where we've been, invest in where we're going, and shape the next 125 years of Montana Tech.

For questions about Montana Technological University's DayOne giving event, please contact spanisko@mtech.edu.