BILLINGS — Montana State University Billings will start 2021 under new leadership as Dr. Stefani Hicswa, Ph.D., takes the reins as Chancellor Jan. 11, following the resignation of Dan Edelman in July due to health issues.

Hicswa comes to MSUB from Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, where she has served as president since 2013. Under her leadership, Northwest College achieved the highest completion rate in its history, completed significant capital projects and launched comprehensive strategic visioning and master plans.

“Dr. Hicswa demonstrated an incredible depth of understanding a...