Stefani Gray Hicswa, Ph.D. has served as the chancellor of Montana State University Billings since January 2021. She has launched student success strategies, a bold branding campaign, and a well-being initiative for students and employees.
Prior to MSU Billings, Dr. Hicswa served as president of Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming and as president of Miles Community College in Miles City, Montana.
Throughout her career, Chancellor Hicswa has used her expertise to serve numerous national, regional and local boards and community service organizations.
A first-generation college student, Dr. Hicswa holds a doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin, a master’s degree from Montana State University, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana.
Raised in Dillon, Montana, Chancellor Hicswa and her husband Scott have two sons.