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Former President George H.W. Bush
Presidential Salute

Former President of the United States George H.W. Bush salutes the audience following his public discussion with former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson at the University of Wyoming Oct. 25. Bush was in Wyoming to participate in the grand finale celebration of UW's DISTINCTION fundraising campaign. Read the story.
UW President Lauds Recent State Legislative Recommendations
University of Wyoming President Tom Buchanan lauded Gov. Dave Freudenthal's recent budget recommendation that would provide funds to start the Hathaway Scholarship program in fall 2006.
Read the story.		 University of Wyoming
UW Focusing on Engaging Students in Academics
A prominent national survey of student engagement in the educational process at colleges and universities shows that University of Wyoming first-year students enjoy greater student-faculty interactions than students at selected peer universities listed and at participating Carnegie doctoral-extensive universities. Read the story.		 class
UW Health Sciences Center Hosts Grand Opening
The University of Wyoming's $20 million Health Sciences Center's official grand opening was held Oct. 21. Read the story.		 Health Sciences Center
From the pages of UWYO magazine:
In the Spotlight
For chef and professional musician Mark Zieres, every meal at the Washakie Dining Center is a performance.
Read the story.		 UWYO magazine
More Stories
UW Trustees Approve Two New Graduate Degree Programs
UW Announces Fall Enrollment
Cooking Teaches Culture in UW/CC Center American Studies Class
UW's Chemical Car Among Nation's Top 10
New UW Extension Specialist to Help States Families, Businesses
Student Playwright's First Full-length Production Sold Out
Jay Puckett Named Vincent O. Smith Professor in Engineering   		 
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