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Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu
February 9, 2024
The University of Wyoming Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Stewardship Award. The deadline for nominations is March 25.
February 9, 2024
American universities, as engines of innovation and economic growth across the nation, are the envy of the world, and nowhere is this more important than in Wyoming. As the state’s land-grant and only four-year institution of higher learning,
February 9, 2024
The University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing’s RN to BSN Program has been recognized as one of the best in the Mountain West region by RNCareers.org. The website compared similar programs found in nursing schools throughout the Mountain West region and surrounding areas.
February 9, 2024
Recent University of Wyoming graduate Maeve Knepper, of Cheyenne, is among 30 students nationwide selected to receive the prestigious USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship.
February 8, 2024
The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative at the University of Wyoming -- in partnership with the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Office -- released a report indicating that, in 2022, Wyoming’s outdoor recreation industry contributed more to the state’s gross domestic product than all but three states nationwide.
February 8, 2024
Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, Feb. 15.
February 8, 2024
Finalists for the position of associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Wyoming have been identified, and they’re scheduled to give public presentations at UW beginning Monday, Feb. 12.
February 8, 2024
Small-business owners can learn about how to build high-reliability businesses Thursday, Feb. 15.
February 7, 2024
University of Wyoming Chinese Program Director Yan Zhang, of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, has received a 2023 U.S.-ASEAN University Connections Initiative grant under the U.S. Department of State’s IDEAS (Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students) Program.
February 7, 2024
The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) has released a resource guide and webpage to help Wyoming stakeholders craft community benefit plans (CBPs) in Wyoming.
February 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations has announced the selection of TDA Research Inc. (TDA) to negotiate an award of up to $49 million to test a carbon capture system at the Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC), located adjacent to Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s Dry Fork Power Station near Gillette.
February 7, 2024
Zara Lawler, a Julliard School-trained flutist, dancer and teacher, will serve a three-day residency in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Music Sunday-Tuesday, Feb. 11-13.
February 6, 2024
In a collaborative effort to enhance workforce training and professional development in Wyoming, the state’s community colleges and the University of Wyoming have launched a comprehensive survey targeting employers within the hospitality, tourism and outdoor recreation sectors.
February 6, 2024
For the second straight weekend, the University of Wyoming women’s Nordic ski team swept a pair of cross-country races, while the men’s club was among the top three both days.
February 6, 2024
The University of Wyoming Department of Music Faculty Recital Series presents the Becker-Bogard Duo Friday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The recital is free and open to the public.
February 6, 2024
To celebrate the season of romance and love, the University of Wyoming Art Museum will host Date Night at the Art Museum Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 5-8 p.m.
February 5, 2024
The winter issue of UWyo Magazine, the University of Wyoming’s flagship publication, highlights how the university touches every corner of the state with outreach and engagement programming.
February 5, 2024
The University of Wyoming’s Division of Kinesiology and Health has, since 2018, been an active participant in UW’s expanding role in international education. The division is home to the International Kinesiology Center, which is in partnership with the Shanghai University of Sport (SUS) in China.
February 5, 2024
The University of Wyoming’s third annual Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) seminar series begins Monday, Feb. 12, at Casper College.
February 5, 2024
Opportunities to earn fully online degrees from the University of Wyoming will increase significantly starting this fall.
February 5, 2024
Nominations for the Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award for University of Wyoming faculty members will be accepted through Friday, March 1.
February 5, 2024
Weekly Cowboy Sandbox Discovery Meet-up events will begin Thursday, Feb. 8, at the University of Wyoming.
February 2, 2024
The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2023 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.
February 2, 2024
The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2023 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.
February 2, 2024
The University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) has selected four alumni to receive this year’s alumni awards.
February 2, 2024
Public Access Telehealth Spaces (PATHS), a project of the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) at the University of Wyoming, is revolutionizing the way people access health care services.
Two UW Student Teams Advance in NASA Design Challenge February 2, 2024
Two teams of University of Wyoming students have been selected to advance to Phase 2 in NASA’s 2024 Micro-g Neutral Buoyancy Experiment Design Teams (NExT) engineering design challenge.
February 2, 2024
Zoë Short observes a monarch butterfly at LaPrele Park in Laramie. Short, a University of Wyoming 2023 spring graduate from Douglas who received her bachelor’s degree in zoology, was the lead author of a paper that studied why monarch butterflies in east-central Wyoming were not affected by a parasite known to hinder butterfly migration. The paper appeared online in the journal Prairie Naturalist today (Feb. 2). (Kellyn Chandler Photo) A recent University of Wyoming graduate learned that a para
February 2, 2024
The heart of Wyoming’s press is the newsrooms throughout the state. One University of Wyoming student made it his goal to document these places and investigate how Wyoming’s print media is handling the digital age.
February 1, 2024
The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2023 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.
February 1, 2024
The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2023 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.
February 1, 2024
UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host ‘Passwords 101’ Webinar Feb. 8 Many small-business owners hear it all the time: Use strong passwords, change them often, and don’t use them more than once. Small-business owners will have the opportunity to put that advice into practice Thursday, Feb. 8.
February 1, 2024
A monthly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.
February 1, 2024
“Biking Around,” a captivating exhibition that takes visitors on a journey through the rich history of cycling in the region, is now on display through Saturday, April 20, at the University of Wyoming American Heritage Center (AHC).
January 31, 2024
The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2023 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.
January 31, 2024
The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2023 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.
January 31, 2024
Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, Feb. 8.
January 31, 2024
PokeBot V6.01, a “Pokes doing strange things with technology” event, is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the University of Wyoming.
January 30, 2024
A job fair for the hospitality, tourism and outdoor recreation industries is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the University of Wyoming College of Business atrium.
Charlotte While Is UW Staff Employee of Fourth Quarter January 30, 2024
Charlotte While Charlotte While plays a critical role behind the scenes in the success of the Department of Atmospheric Science in the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
January 30, 2024
Several free public events are planned in February as part of the University of Wyoming’s Black History Month celebration.
January 29, 2024
The University of Wyoming’s Research and Economic Development Division last week recognized the achievements of UW’s outstanding faculty and departments with its inaugural Celebration of Research and Innovation Excellence.
January 29, 2024
Three Wyoming natives will return to the state to discuss a new play set to take place next month at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA).
January 29, 2024
A collaborative initiative involving the University of Wyoming, Wyoming community colleges and Colorado institutions has been selected by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to drive innovation, technology and economic growth in the region.
January 29, 2024
University of Wyoming Libraries recently awarded alternative textbook grants to five faculty members to implement open educational resources (OER) in their classes this spring.
January 26, 2024
A 20-year member of the faculty of the University of Wyoming’s College of Health Sciences currently serving as senior associate dean has been appointed as acting dean of the college, effective immediately.
January 26, 2024
The University of Wyoming College of Business will host Kelly Richmond Pope, a nationally known expert on fraud, for a public talk Thursday, Feb. 22, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the college’s Scarlett Auditorium.
January 26, 2024
Wyoming’s Integrated Test Center will host a new $2.5 million project with Colorado State University, the University of Wyoming and Living Ink Technologies to convert an industrial source of carbon dioxide into high-value materials through an algae-based carbon transfer process.
January 25, 2024
Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, Feb. 1.
January 25, 2024
World-renowned poster collector Dwight Cleveland has made a significant donation to the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) that expands its vintage movie poster holdings.
UW-Led Research Shows Invasive Ants Change Lion Predation in Kenya January 25, 2024
New research led by a University of Wyoming graduate student shows that invasive ants in a Kenyan savanna have caused lions to change their predatory behavior.
UW Professor’s Research Challenges Hunter-Gatherer Narrative January 24, 2024
The oft-used description of early humans as “hunter-gatherers” should be changed to “gatherer-hunters,” at least in the Andes of South America, according to groundbreaking research led by a University of Wyoming archaeologist.
Valentine’s Day Program Highlights UW Planetarium Schedule During February January 24, 2024
Love will be in the air with a Valentine’s Day program, and patrons can rock out again to the sounds of Taylor Swift at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during February.
January 24, 2024
Both University of Wyoming Nordic ski teams opened the 2024 season with strong efforts by placing first and second, respectively, last weekend in the two days of competition hosted by Colorado Mesa University (CMU) at Snow Mountain Ranch in Colorado.
January 24, 2024
Fremont County’s 40th annual Farm and Ranch Days will take place Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 7-8, at the county fairgrounds in Riverton.
January 24, 2024
Falls and fall-related injuries are among topics to be discussed through a Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA)-sponsored program at the University of Wyoming.
January 23, 2024
For anyone contemplating starting a small business, the thought alone can be daunting. However, advice and assistance are available.
January 23, 2024
The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) is seeking proposals from current UW employees in need of laboratory equipment or supplies to conduct energy-related research.
January 22, 2024
The University of Wyoming College of Education is launching the third cohort of the Wyoming Teacher Mentor Corps, a program aimed at fostering mentorship excellence for Wyoming educators.
January 22, 2024
After a successful migration to a new library management system, University of Wyoming Libraries has resumed the Prospector service.
January 22, 2024
Registrations are now being accepted for the popular World Language and Culture Program (WLCP) at the University of Wyoming this semester. A total of 28 free nonformal world language and culture sessions are available via Zoom. Registrations will be accepted through noon Saturday, Feb. 3.
January 22, 2024
University of Wyoming Institutional Communications and Marketing specialists and a communications team member on campus received 10 awards during the annual Wyoming Press Association (WPA) Associates group contest.
January 19, 2024
The Wyoming Wildlife Fellowship -- a collaboration between the University of Wyoming Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department -- is now accepting UW student applications to join the 2024 cohort.
January 19, 2024
The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive reports on a variety of topics during the board’s regular meeting Wednesday-Friday, Jan. 24-26.
January 19, 2024
For the fourth straight year, the University of Wyoming’s Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center has been named a recipient of the 2023 Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention.
January 19, 2024
Physical safety for dementia patients, ideas for meaningful leisure time, dementia and its diagnosis, dignity in dementia care, and coping with grief and loss are among subjects that will be covered through a Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA)-sponsored program at the University of Wyoming.
January 18, 2024
The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative at the University of Wyoming has awarded grants for seven UW and community college faculty-led research projects that will benefit Wyoming’s economy.
January 18, 2024
Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, Jan. 25.
January 17, 2024
The University of Wyoming’s Center for Professional Selling has been elevated to full-time membership with the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA), a distinguished association representing sales centers across the United States and Europe.
January 17, 2024
The University of Wyoming has formed the Office of Industry and Strategic Partnerships, a collaborative venture between UW’s Research and Economic Development Division and the UW Foundation to establish dynamic alliances between academia and industry that will foster innovation and economic impact throughout the state and beyond. “With the formation of the Office of Industry and Strategic Partnerships, UW is poised to enhance its relationships with our local, national and international business
January 17, 2024
The University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI), in collaboration with Crescent Energy Co., recently assisted with the drilling and coring of a research well in Natrona County.
January 17, 2024
Sohap Ensemble will give a free public performance at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, in the University of Wyoming’s Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall.
January 17, 2024
Caring for someone living with dementia is an enormous responsibility, and it is beneficial to consider legal matters among those responsibilities. Legal options for dementia caregivers are the topic on the next edition of “Once Again,” the YouTube channel program hosted by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA).
January 16, 2024
University of Wyoming Institutional Communications is looking to expand its UW faculty experts list.
January 16, 2024
Side hustles, also known as side jobs or side gigs, are booming to help supplement one’s income. Advice and assistance are available to get started in turning these passion areas into something successful Tuesday, Jan. 23.
January 16, 2024
The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) is set to host the 2024 Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp (NIB) July 21-Aug. 2 in Laramie.
January 16, 2024
University of Wyoming faculty members who have upcoming research papers that will be published in the following journals -- Nature, Science or the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences -- are encouraged to let UW Institutional Communications know well in advance.
January 16, 2024
Members of the public will learn about the University of Wyoming’s collaborations with Laramie County Community College (LCCC), and UW alumni will connect with their alma mater during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Monday, Jan. 29, in Cheyenne.
January 12, 2024
Several University of Wyoming Innovation Network (UWIN) programs are scheduled next week at different locations on campus. Workshops and events are free and open to the public.
January 12, 2024
Sandy Leotti, a University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences Division of Social Work assistant professor, is the recipient of the 2023 Feminist Manuscript Award from the Council on Social Work Education, the national association representing social work education.
Contact Us
Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu