$ 627,489 raised 1,042 gifts
Civil Engineering has raised $ 2,545 from 11 gifts!
Civil Engineering
Invest In Our Future Through the Civil Engineering Fund



Strong communities depend on thoughtfully designed roads, bridges, water systems, buildings, and public infrastructure. Montana Tech Civil Engineering students learn to create these essential systems with an education that lays a strong foundation for a variety of career paths 

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering provides students with a broad education across five areas: structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, water resources engineering, and construction engineering and materials.

Small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and applied learning help students connect technical knowledge with practical problem solving. Field trips, conferences, laboratory experiences, and industry engagement prepare graduates to design, build, supervise, and improve projects in both the public and private sectors.

Gifts to the Civil Engineering Departmental Fund provide flexible support where it can make the greatest difference. In addition to providing a celebration dinner for graduating seniors and subsidizing professional membership and registration dues for faculty, contributions help strengthen scholarships, faculty development, student travel, field experiences, and access to current equipment and technology.

These opportunities allow students to expand their knowledge beyond the classroom and enter the profession prepared to help communities meet evolving infrastructure needs.

DayOne 2026 Matching Opportunity

Thanks to the generosity of alumni Nick ’92 and Kari ’94 Olds, all gifts to the Civil Engineering Departmental Fund will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1,000.

We are grateful to the alumni, friends, and industry partners whose support continues to build momentum for Civil Engineering at Montana Tech. Every gift helps prepare engineers who will strengthen infrastructure, protect resources, and serve communities.

Make your DayOne gift and help Civil Engineering students build a better world.


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Civil Engineering Match
Thank you to Nick '92 and Kari Olds who added $1,000 in matching funds to the Civil Engineering Scholarship during DayOne. This match opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
Completed
2
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First Time Donor Match
This match has been met and all available funds have been awarded. Thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCartrhy during DayOne first time donors had their gifts matched 1:1 from a match pool of $5,000. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Jacob Simpson Memorial Math Annual Scholarship Match
Thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy, an additional $1,000 in matching funds were awarded to Jacob Simpson Memorial Math Annual Scholarship during DayOne. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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McCarthy Momentum Match
Thank you to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy for driving the momentum and excitement during DayOne. An additional $3,000 has been added to DayOne projects, funds, and scholarships thanks to their generosity. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$3,000 MATCHED
Completed
$4,000
Anderson Board Legacy Participation Challenge
Thank you to Sundra Anderson for adding an additional $25,000 to the Montana Tech Foundation Board Legacy Fund and the overall DayOne 2026 total!
800 / 800 Gifts
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Leaderboard
Montana Tech Industrial Advisory Board Challenge
The academic program that receives gifts from the greatest number of donors will earn an additional $2,000, thanks to a generous matching gift from Nick '92 and Kari '94 Olds. IAB members: When making your own gift, please make sure to mark IAB member as a Montana Tech affiliation.
Rank Prize Montana Tech Industrial Advisory Board Challenge Donors
1 $2,000 Mining Engineering 205
2 Geological Engineering 95
3 Mechanical Engineering 66
4 Safety, Health & Industrial Hygiene 60
5 Business 44
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Construction Management Match
Thank you to Nick '92 and Kari '94 Olds who added $1,000 in matching funds to the Construction Management Program during DayOne. This match opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
Completed
2
Match
Student Donor Match
Thanks to Jack and Leah McCarthy, during DayOne Montana Tech student donors had their gift matched 1:1 from a match pool of $5,000. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds. Thank you for supporting your passion through DayOne, Montana Tech's giving event!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
McCarthy Second Chance - First Time Donor Match
This match has been met and all available funds have been awarded. Thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy during DayOne first time donors had their gifts matched 1:1 from a match pool of $2,000. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
Faculty Staff Participation Match Challenge
$5,000 was unlocked with the participation of 50 Montana Tech faculty staff members. $100 will be applied to the project to which the original gift was made by the donor. This match opportunity has been met. Thank you to all of our Montana Tech faculty and staff for participating in DayOne 2026 and supporting the students and programs of Montana Tech!
50 / 50 Donors
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Leaderboard
Kolstad Departmental Leadership Challenge
During DayOne Departments competed head-to-head for a chance to earn extra money towards their department project by bringing in the most donors to their project. The top ten finishers split the pot valued at up to $20,000 thanks to Montana Tech alum Gary Kolstad '85. Congratulations to all of our departments that competed and thank you to all of our donors supporting your passion through Montana Tech's DayOne 2026 Giving Event.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $5,000 Digger Athletics 216
2 $3,750 Mining Engineering 205
3 $2,500 Geological Engineering 95
4 $2,000 Mechanical Engineering 66
5 $1,750 Safety, Health & Industrial Hygiene 60
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Civil Engineering Donor Map
Rank State Gifts
1 MT 8
2 MA 1
2 OR 1
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