2024 UW News Stories

Sheridan County Weed and Pest District Supervisor Earns Higher Degree From UW

Walker Billings admits he was never a very motivated student while growing up in Sheridan.

UW’s School of Energy Resources Launches ‘Energy Frontier’ Podcast

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) has launched a new podcast series, titled “Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape,” which brings together academic researchers, industry professionals, students, policymakers and more to explore energy topics, including SER’s research efforts and developing Wyoming projects.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Online Safety Webinar May 16

Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to safeguard themselves against cyberattackers Thursday, May 16.

man working with cannisters on the back of a pickup truck Dubois Weed and Pest Assistant Supervisor Earns UW Master’s Degree at Age 63

Bob Finley sometimes jokes that if he had known how hard it was going back to school, he might not have attempted it.

UW Teams Place in Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Case Competition

Teams of undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Wyoming’s College of Business took home trophies from the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Case Competition for the fourth year in a row.

UW College of Ag Celebrates Outstanding Faculty and Staff

The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources recently recognized outstanding educators and staff members at its annual awards banquet.

UWPD to Begin Bicycle Roundup May 12

The University of Wyoming Police Department (UWPD) will conduct its annual bicycle roundup on campus starting Sunday, May 12.

UW’s Western Confluence Magazine Receives Top Regional Awards

Western Confluence magazine, a publication of the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources’ Ruckelshaus Institute at the University of Wyoming, won two first-place awards in the Society of Professional Journalists Top of the Rockies competition. The contest received more than 1,900 entries from 80 news outlets and 30 freelancers.

UW Singing Statesmen Perform at Northwestern American Choral Directors Conference

The University of Wyoming Singing Statesmen performed at the Northwestern American Choral Directors Association Conference in Spokane, Wash., earlier this semester.

UW’s Kern Leads US and Wyoming Physical Education Database Project

While reading, writing and math skills among school-age children are closely monitored, students’ access to health-promoting physical activity and physical education is less documented, resulting in a lack of credible evidence that young people are learning the lifelong benefits of staying healthy through physical activity.

Jesse Receives UW’s Laramigo Award for Community Engagement

Having grown up in Laramie, Nicholas Jesse is passionate about giving back to his hometown.

Dale Receives UW’s George Duke Humphrey Distinguished Faculty Award

Danny Dale recognizes that the best mentors are those who learn alongside their students; is noted by faculty as a good research collaborator; and builds personal connections, according to his students.

UW Summer Hours Begin May 13

University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will observe summer hours (7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) beginning Monday, May 13, through Friday, Aug. 23. Fall semester classes will begin Monday, Aug. 26.

UW Students Place in International Interior Design Competition for Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, University of Wyoming students in the design, merchandising and textiles bachelor’s degree program have been recognized for their quality interior design work in the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Student Design Competition.

UW Hands Out Excellence in Global Engagement Awards

Four members of the University of Wyoming community were honored for excellence in global engagement during a recent awards ceremony.

UW Researchers Develop Novel Technology for Distinguishing Elements at Subnanometer Scale

A University of Wyoming research group has demonstrated a novel method to distinguish elements at the subnanometer scale on the surfaces of high entropy alloys.

UW Reluctantly Cancels Black 14 Social Justice Summer Institute

The University of Wyoming will not hold a Black 14 Social Justice Summer Institute this year, as members of the Black 14 have chosen not to participate in a third annual institute.

UW’s Kirby Wins NSF Grant for Computing Research

Andrew Kirby, an associate research scientist in the University of Wyoming’s School of Computing, has received a $175,000, two-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to modernize his research for new computing architectures -- specifically for graphics processing units (GPUs).

Student Teams Win UW Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition Awards

Teams of student entrepreneurs won prizes to advance their business ideas during the recent 24th annual John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition (EEC) at the University of Wyoming.

Drummond Receives UW Ellbogen Lifetime Teaching Award

Kent Drummond is a true Renaissance man.

UW Hosts Women in STEM Conference May 14

More than 650 junior and senior high school female students from across the state have signed up to learn more about science and its various disciplines on the University of Wyoming campus.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Business Loan Workshop in Jackson May 9

Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, May 9.

UW Cello Festival to Present Two Public Concerts May 4

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s eighth annual UW Cello Festival will present two free public concerts Saturday, May 4.

UW Researchers Unlock Potential of 2D Magnetic Devices for Future Computing

Imagine a future where computers can learn and make decisions in ways that mimic human thinking, but at a speed and efficiency that are orders of magnitude greater than the current capability of computers.

Jody Evans Is UW Staff Employee of First Quarter

When Jody Evans’ colleagues discuss what makes her a great supervisor, the consensus is that she makes the University of Wyoming a better place to work -- and always acts in the best interest of those she manages in her College of Education unit.

Local Nonprofits Receive SparkTank Initiative Funds From UW Student-Led Program

The University of Wyoming College of Business Ethics Club awarded $178,000 to four area nonprofit organizations during SparkTank 2024 that took place April 25.

Popular UW License Plates Get a New Look

The University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) has announced a new mountain design for UW license plates, which are Wyoming specialty plates. Wyoming law requires the license plate design change every eight years, with the new version readily distinguishable from the previous one.

‘UW in Your Community’ Event May 14 in Thermopolis

Members of the public will find out more about the University of Wyoming’s presence in Hot Springs County, and UW alumni will connect with their alma mater during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Tuesday, May 14, in Thermopolis.

UW Students Marvel in Math With Participation in Wyoming Pi Days

University of Wyoming students, like many around the world, celebrated Pi Day with fun and challenging math problems.

UW’s Bethann Garramon Merkle Elected as ESA Early Career Fellow

Bethann Garramon Merkle, a University of Wyoming Department of Zoology and Physiology assistant professor of practice, is among 10 faculty members nationwide elected as Early Career Fellows by the Ecological Society of America (ESA).

two people launching a large research balloon UW Students Launch Research Balloons in Ohio During Recent Total Solar Eclipse

During the recent total solar eclipse, a group of University of Wyoming students -- known as the UW Space Cowboys -- used a bevy of balloons to lasso information from the rare celestial phenomenon.

UW Spearheads Study on Workforce Development in State’s Thriving Travel Industry

A comprehensive new report released by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative -- in collaboration with several community colleges across the state -- reveals critical insights into the workforce development needs within Wyoming’s robust travel industry. The Gap Analysis Report underscores the urgent need for enhancing educational programs and training opportunities to sustain and expand this crucial economic sector in the Cowboy State.

students in caps and gowns seated UW Spring Commencement May 11

The University of Wyoming’s spring commencement ceremonies, featuring four separate events, are planned Saturday, May 11.

Internationally Known Microbiologist to Discuss Biofilms in Public Talk May 2 at UW

Ute Römling, a preeminent microbiologist from Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, is the guest speaker at the University of Wyoming Thursday, May 2.

‘Stan Lee: Beyond the Book’ Exhibition Opens At UW American Heritage Center May 1

The highly anticipated “Stan Lee: Beyond the Book” exhibition opens Wednesday, May 1, and runs through late October at the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC). The exhibition honors the legendary comics creator, author, editor and Marvel visionary.

UW Extension Welcomes Marney as Director

Mandy Marney The University of Wyoming welcomes Mandy Marney as director of UW Extension and associate dean of the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources.

UW College of Business Honors Students and Employees Receive Awards

Faculty, staff and students in the University of Wyoming’s College of Business received several awards during the college’s recent recognition dinner.

Entertainment Featured in Year-End Union Fest May 3 at UW

Free music and food will be featured during Union Fest, a year-end celebration for University of Wyoming students, Friday, May 3, with various activities planned throughout the day.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet May 8-10

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive reports on a variety of topics during the board’s regular meeting Wednesday-Friday, May 8-10.

UW Symphony Orchestra’s Final Spring Performance May 2

In composer Charles Ives’ “The Unanswered Question,” the trumpet intones “The Perennial Question of Existence,” while the flutes hunt for “The Invisible Answer.” With that search, the University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra (UWSO) sets off on its Thursday, May 2, concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Trustees Budget Committee Hearings May 6-7

Units of the University of Wyoming will present their proposed 2024-25 budgets to the Budget Committee of the UW Board of Trustees Monday and Tuesday, May 6-7.

Cowboy Sandbox Set April 27 at UW

The next edition of the University of Wyoming’s Cowboy Sandbox -- a series of immersive experiences, live performances and cutting-edge technology -- is planned Saturday, April 27, from 7-10 p.m.

UW Symphony Orchestra Tours Mediterranean Coast

The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra recently concluded its international tour throughout the Mediterranean coast, a transformative experience for many students and community members.

Stanislas Sextet to Perform at UW April 29

The Stanislas Sextet will perform music by Claude Debussy, Richard Strauss and Antonín Dvořák at 7 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the University of Wyoming. The concert is free and open to the public.

Trimeric’s Katherine Dombrowski to Speak at UW SER April 26

Katherine Dombrowski, senior process engineer at Trimeric Corp., a company among the world’s leading experts in carbon dioxide (CO2) capture, purification and compression, will speak about carbon capture and storage from industrial sources and direct air capture Friday, April 26, at the University of Wyoming.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Business Loan Workshop in Laramie May 2

Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, May 2.

UW Leadership Academy Announces Fall 2024 Cohort

The University of Wyoming Leadership Academy’s fall 2024 cohort has been announced, marking an exciting milestone for students interested in economic and civic leadership in Wyoming.

Electronic Music ‘Cowboy Land’ Featured April 26 at UW

A live electronic music concert -- created by University of Wyoming students and members of Denver’s innovative Playground Ensemble -- will be at 5 p.m. Friday, April 26.

Symphonic and Community Bands Concert April 29 at UW

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present the Symphonic and Community bands in concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 29, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

UW Researchers Lead Team to Produce New ‘Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States’ Volume

A new set of maps that document the movements of ungulates is now published in the fourth volume of the “Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States.” The maps in this report series reveal the migration routes and critical ranges used by ungulates, or hooved mammals, in the western U.S., furthering scientists’ understanding of the geography

Two UW Undergraduate Researchers Honored by Phi Beta Kappa

The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at the University of Wyoming selected two winners of 2024 Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Day Awards during last weekend’s event at the Wyoming Union.

UW’s Wyoming Center on Aging to Offer Webinars on Parkinson’s Disease

The University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) -- in partnership with the UW Division of Communication Disorders and the Parkinson’s Foundation -- will offer two free webinars on Parkinson’s disease to individuals living with the disease, care partners, families and health care professionals.

two photos of a nebula Familiar Programs Focus of UW Planetarium Schedule During May

Multiple programs and films about the constellations, galaxies and stars will be the focus at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during May

UW College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Awards Top Honors

The University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and the Wyoming Alpha chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society, have announced award recipients for 2024.

UW Psychology Student Wins National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

University of Wyoming psychology graduate student Jaylan Aliev, of Boise, Idaho, has been awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

UW Jazz Combos to Perform April 24

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present the Jazz Combo Showcase Wednesday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall.

Inaugural Geringer Distinguished Lecture April 29 at UW

Jim Geringer, Wyoming’s 30th governor and former director of policy and public-sector strategies at the Environmental Systems Research Institute, is being honored by the University of Wyoming’s School of Computing and Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center (WyGISC) with the annual Geringer Distinguished Lecture series.

UW’s Gamelan Candra Wyoga to Perform ‘Sounds of Bali’ at UW May 5

Gamelan Candra Wyoga, the University of Wyoming’s Balinese music ensemble, will perform music and dance in a concert Sunday, May 5, at 1 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall.

UW Cowboys Lock Up Sixth Straight Regional Title and Cowgirls Take Second

The University of Wyoming men’s rodeo team left no doubt it was best in the Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) this season after dominating the final rodeo last weekend at home. As a matter of fact, the Cowboys have been the region’s top team the past six seasons.

UW Wind Symphony to Present Spring Concert April 27

The University of Wyoming Wind Symphony will present its spring concert, “Wine-Dark Sea: A Symphony for Band,” Saturday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW to Host Wellness and Destress Events for Students

As the spring semester comes to a close, a number of free wellness and destress events are planned for University of Wyoming students.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host CHANGE Webinar April 29

Small-business owners can learn to prepare for the uncertainty of change and how to turn it into opportunity Monday, April 29.

Presidential Scholarly Achievement Awards Recognize Outstanding UW Faculty

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has recognized faculty members who demonstrate high achievement in scholarship through the 2024 Presidential Scholarly Achievement Awards.

PokeBot V6.02 Scheduled April 23 at UW

Members of the University of Wyoming community and the public are invited to attend PokeBot V6.02 Tuesday, April 23.

Brazilian Pianist to Perform at UW April 26

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will host guest pianist Lúcia Barrenechea Friday, April 26.

UW Philosophy Professor Speaks at Bitcoin Policy Summit

University of Wyoming philosophy Associate Professor Bradley Rettler has gained international attention for his forthcoming book, “Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin,” which argues that bitcoin is a net benefit to the world, despite its imperfections.

UW Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Day Saturday

Hundreds of students from the University of Wyoming and community colleges around the state will showcase the best of research and innovation at UW’s Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Day Saturday, April 20.

UW Names Third Cohort of Wyoming Teacher-Mentor Corps

The University of Wyoming is welcoming the third cohort of the Wyoming Teacher-Mentor Corps, hosted by the UW College of Education.

UW Students Receive 2024 Serviceship Awards

The University of Wyoming’s School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies and Service, Leadership and Community Engagement office have presented the Stewart Family Serviceship Award, which will fund two student projects this year -- one undergraduate project and one graduate student project.

UW SER to Host Third Annual Rocky Mountain Professional Landman Conference April 29

The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) once again will host the Rocky Mountain Professional Landman Conference Monday, April 29.

UW’s Wyoming Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble II to Perform April 25

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Jazz Studies program will present “Spring Swing” Thursday, April 25.

UW’s Happy Jacks and 7220 Blues to Perform April 28 at UW

University of Wyoming Department of Music ensembles the Happy Jacks and 7220 Blues will appear in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall.

UW Names 2024 Graduate Award Recipients

The University of Wyoming’s School of Graduate Education and Graduate Council have selected the 2024 winners of graduate student and mentor awards for outstanding teaching and research.

UW Department of Music to Host Stellar Brass April 22

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will host Stellar Brass, an ensemble of the United States Air Force Academy Band, Monday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Workshop on SBIR/STTR Opportunities at DOD April 25

Small-business owners can learn about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities at the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) during a half-day virtual workshop Thursday, April 25.

UW’s Wyoming SBDC Network Podcast Interviews Owner of Rock River Animal Sanctuary

The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network podcast this month features an interview with Jennifer Clark, founder of J&J Second Chance Small Holdings. The small business, located in Rock River, provides rescue and sanctuary for goats and many other animals -- over 170 in all.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Business Loan Workshop in Green River April 25

Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, April 25.

UW Professor Chairs Prestigious NIH Review Committee

David Fay, a professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Molecular Biology, recently chaired a blue-ribbon advisory panel for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The panel provided advice about how the NIH funds grant proposals.

Katrina Zook to Give UW Buchanan Lecture April 24

University of Wyoming Professor Emerita Katrina Zook will discuss “Our Invisible Art: Teaching and Transformation” as part of the Buchanan Lecture Series Wednesday, April 24.

Norwegian Tuba Player to Perform April 21 at UW

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will feature Norwegian tuba player Øystein Baadsvik Sunday, April 21.

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