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UW Spring Commencement May 11

April 29, 2024

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

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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 participa...

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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 mag...

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UW Receives $1.6M Grant From Helmsley Foundation to Support Wyoming Health Care Prof...

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted nearly $1.6 million to the University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences to train ...

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Two to Receive UW Honorary Degrees

The University of Wyoming will confer its highest award, the honorary doctoral degree, upon two individuals who will be recognized during UW commence...

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UW Blockchain Program Ranks Among Best in Nation

A student higher education resource says the University of Wyoming offers one of the top blockchain education programs in the nation.

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Ancient Wasp Species Named in Honor of UW Professor

It’s not uncommon for buildings or parks to be named after people. But a wasp?

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UW Researchers Develop Novel Technology for Distinguishing Elements at Subnanometer ...

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

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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.

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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, A...

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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 Na...

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Drummond Receives UW Ellbogen Lifetime Teaching Award

Kent Drummond is a true Renaissance man.

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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. Wy...

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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...

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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...

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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 na...

Events

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 discipli...

Events

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.

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‘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...

This Week at UW

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 wo...

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UW in the News

State, national and international media frequently feature the University of Wyoming and members of its community in stories. Here is a summary of so...

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UW Students Place in International Interior Design Competition for Second Consecutiv...

For the second year in a row, University of Wyoming students in the design, merchandising and textiles bachelor’s degree program have been recognized...

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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 Compet...

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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.

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Wyoming Business Tips for April

A monthly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collec...

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