Education

• B.A., The University of Montana, 1928
• M.A., The University of Montana, 1929
• LL.B., The University of Montana, 1930
• S.J.D., Harvard University, 1932

Accomplishments as President

In his time as President, McFarland managed to leave a number of legacies behind.  His administration launched a massive campaign to expand the University campus.  In addition to building structures, McFarland acquired several plots of land later used for research and expansion.  A number of campus organizations including The Montana State University Press, a University Credit Union, The Montana Science Fair, and the Bureau of Government Research began. At this same time, the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education started, saving UM expenses and offering more opportunities to students.  Academic curricula became reorganized, separating departments and establishing new degree programs.  McFarland also worked to emphasize the arts, spurring an increase in dramatic and musical productions. In 1950, the University of Montana Foundation was formed, functioning as a non-profit organization to receive grants and donations given to the University

Landmarks Erected

• Craig Hall, 1952
• Field House (Adams Center), 1953
• Women's Center (McGill Hall), 1953
• Music Building, 1953
• Liberal Arts, 1953
• Ryman Addition, 1955
• Robert B. Curry Health Center, 1955
• The Lodge, 1956
• North Corbin Hall, 1956
• Art Annex/Grizzly Pool, 1957
• Duniway Hall, 1957

  Programs Created

• College of Fine Arts
• Programs in Liberal Arts, Radio/Television, and Drama
• Courses in Russian, Italian, Dance, and Physical Therapy
• ROTC