Global Resource Navigation:

Skip to Main Content

News

Contact Us

University Public Relations - Institutional Communications
Chad Baldwin
Room 137, Bureau of Mines Building, WY
Phone: 82071
Toll Free: (307) 766-2929
Email: 766-6729 Fax

2013 Releases


News

University of Wyoming President’s Honor Roll: Non Resident

June 18, 2013 — The University of Wyoming lists the following non-resident students on the 2013 spring semester President’s Honor Roll.

University of Wyoming President’s Honor Roll: Resident

June 18, 2013 — The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2013 spring semester President’s Honor Roll.

UW Self-Reports Potential Volleyball Program Violations to NCAA

June 18, 2013 — Results of an internal University of Wyoming inquiry into allegations that women’s volleyball student-athletes received impermissible benefits have been submitted to the NCAA.

Story Thumbnail Image

Animal Science Society Honors UW's Scott Lake

June 17, 2013 — The American Society of Animal Science will present its Western Section Young Extension Award to Scott Lake, assistant professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Animal Science.

Decline of Cutthroat Trout in Yellowstone National Park is Topic of Thursday Talk

June 17, 2013 — The decline of cutthroat trout in Yellowstone National Park is the topic of the weekly summer lecture series Thursday, June 20, at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.

Story Thumbnail Image

Laramie Students Claim National History Day Championship, Jackson Students Third

June 17, 2013 — Laramie home schoolers Hazel Homer-Wambean and Jackson Higgins claimed first place in the recent National History Day competition June 9-13 in College Park, Md.

Story Thumbnail Image

NPR's StoryCorps Coming to Wyoming

June 17, 2013 — Wyoming residents will have the opportunity to record, share and preserve their stories when the StoryCorps' MobileBooth stops in Wyoming this summer.

Summer UW Staff Symposium Scheduled

June 17, 2013 — Non-supervisory University of Wyoming staff members will have the opportunity to attend three training sessions July 22 -23 covering workplace respect, conflict self-management and workplace ethics.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW's Kaycee Nelson Second in CNFR Breakaway Roping

June 17, 2013 — Kaycee Nelson couldn’t bear to watch. She had her back to the arena after briefly taking the national breakaway roping lead, and needed two other competitors to somehow falter down the stretch.

Wyoming Business Tips for June 23-29

June 17, 2013 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

Story Thumbnail Image

Campus Construction Update for Week of June 16-22

June 14, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled June 16-22 at the University of Wyoming:

Story Thumbnail Image

Final Days to See Sayler Installation in Centennial Complex Lobby

June 14, 2013 — The final day to see Idaho artist Gerri Sayler’s site-specific installation in the University of Wyoming Centennial Complex lobby will be Saturday, June 22.

Retiring UW President Donates Books to Meeteetse Library

June 14, 2013 — During his 35-year career at the University of Wyoming, retiring President Tom Buchanan has accumulated a large and wide-ranging personal collection of books.

Story Thumbnail Image

Snowy Range Summer Theatre to Present Homegrown Tribute to Wyoming Community Journalism

June 14, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Snowy Range Summer Theatre will close its 60th season with “Waiting for A Chinook (A New Play about Old Newspapers),” a fictional memoir written by Gregory Hinton and directed by UW Professor Leigh Selting.

Story Thumbnail Image

University of Wyoming Calendar for June 17-23

June 14, 2013 — These are among activities scheduled June 17-23 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Team Ropers Score Fast Time, But Don't Reach Finals

June 14, 2013 — There will be no repeat national team roping title for the University of Wyoming’s Tyler Schnaufer.

Story Thumbnail Image

Summer Solstice Celebration to Take Place at UW Art Museum

June 13, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host its annual summer solstice celebration Friday, June 21, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Story Thumbnail Image

Two UW Professors Share in Award for Outstanding Rotorcraft Research

June 13, 2013 — Two University of Wyoming faculty members are part of the HELIOS software development team that won the 2013 Schroers Award for Outstanding Rotorcraft Research from the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the American Helicopter Society (AHS).

UW's Nelson Drops One Spot in National Breakaway Roping Standings

June 13, 2013 — She may not be the nation’s top breakaway roper, but University of Wyoming Cowgirl Kaycee Nelson knows who she will have to challenge for a College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) title.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Professor Co-Writes Paper on Discovery of Possible Planet Formed Around Distant Star

June 13, 2013 — A University of Wyoming professor co-wrote a paper that purports a planet may be nestled in a gap in the disk around the star known as TW Hydrae, which is located 176 light years away.

Story Thumbnail Image

Dance-Rock Group Common Anomaly at UW June 19

June 12, 2013 — The dance-rock group Common Anomaly will perform Wednesday, June 19, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., in Simpson Plaza at the University of Wyoming.

UW Cowgirl Kaycee Nelson Takes National Breakaway Roping Lead

June 12, 2013 — It may have seemed like several minutes for Kaycee Nelson to see if her horse had left the roping box too soon and broke the barrier. She turned her horse around to learn her fate. Nobody waved her off.

Story Thumbnail Image

Wyoming Conservation Corps Projects Under Way Across Wyoming

June 12, 2013 — Packing shovels, chainsaws and assorted other tools and equipment, University of Wyoming students are gaining valuable leadership and outdoor skills this summer working on 36 Wyoming Conservation Corps projects.

Story Thumbnail Image

Pollinator Party Introduces Laramie Citizens to Local Bees, Butterflies

June 11, 2013 — Laramie residents can learn about the bees, butterflies and hummingbirds that pollinate local vegetable gardens, flowering trees and prairies.

UW Board Approves Contract for Incoming President

June 11, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has approved a contract with incoming President Robert Sternberg.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Study: Wolf Harassment Has Little Impact on Elk

June 11, 2013 — The mere presence of wolves, previously shown to affect the behavior of elk in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, is not potent enough to reduce the body condition and reproductive rates of female elk, according to new research published today.

Applications for UW Staff Training Program Due June 14

June 10, 2013 — Applications for the new University of Wyoming Staff Training and Enrichment Program (STEP) are now available and are due Friday, June 14. Participation in the program requires supervisor approval.

Decline of Migratory Elk in Yellowstone National Park Topic of Thursday Talk

June 10, 2013 — New ecological and conservation challenges for migratory elk in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem are the topic of the first weekly summer lecture series Thursday, June 13, at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.

Story Thumbnail Image

Murphy Receives NACTA Teaching Award

June 10, 2013 — Melanie Murphy, assistant professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, has received the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Teaching Award of Merit.

UW's Nelson, Hoover Open With Successful First CNFR Round

June 10, 2013 — It was the kind of nervousness the University of Wyoming’s Kaycee Nelson likes.

UW's Nelson Sitting Second in CNFR Breakaway Average

June 10, 2013 — Kaycee Nelson realized that sometimes slower is faster.

UW Board Plans Special Meeting Tuesday

June 10, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via conference call at noon Tuesday, June 11.

Story Thumbnail Image

Campus Construction Update for June 9-15

June 7, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled June 9-15 at the University of Wyoming:

Story Thumbnail Image

University of Wyoming Calendar for June 10-16

June 7, 2013 — These are among activities scheduled June 10-16 at the University of Wyoming:

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Art Museum Hosts Summer Art Classes

June 7, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum offers summer art classes and camps this month for students from preschool to age 15.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Student Selected as Tillman Scholar

June 7, 2013 — University of Wyoming College of Law student Cash Freeman has been selected as a Tillman Military Scholar for the 2013-14 academic year. The one-year scholarship is worth $13,000.

Wyoming Business Tips for June 16-22

June 7, 2013 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

Story Thumbnail Image

Snowy Range Summer Theatre Opens with Broadway Hit ‘Time Stands Still'

June 6, 2013 — “Time Stands Still,” Donald Margulies’ witty, insightful look at what happens when ordinary life is refracted through the lens of war, opens the Snowy Range Summer Theatre June 11-15 at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts (formerly Fine Arts Building) Studio Theatre.

UW Students Receive UniWyo Study Abroad Scholarships

June 6, 2013 — Three University of Wyoming students have been awarded UniWyo Federal Credit Union Study Abroad Scholarships to study overseas.

Story Thumbnail Image

Research: Migration No Longer Best Strategy for Yellowstone Elk

June 5, 2013 — Migratory elk are coming back from Yellowstone National Park with fewer calves due to drought and increased numbers of big predators -- two landscape-level changes that are reducing the benefits of migration with broader implications for conservation of migratory animals, according to a new study published in the journal Ecology.

Story Thumbnail Image

Sageland Stomp to Perform in UW Summer Concert Series June 12

June 5, 2013 — The Wyoming-based country rock band Sageland Stomp will perform as part of the University of Wyoming Summer Programs concert series Wednesday, June 12, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in Simpson Plaza.

Story Thumbnail Image

Scientist Plans Talks on UW-Based Elk Research

June 5, 2013 — Members of the public will have two opportunities next week to hear from a University of Wyoming researcher who, in partnership with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, spent three years studying the interactions of elk and predators in the greater Yellowstone area.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Religion Today Column for Week of June 9-16: Galilee and Its Thorns

June 5, 2013 — When religious tourists travel to Israel looking for the land where Jesus walked, they often anticipate pleasant, peaceful places. Their expectations may include a quaint lakeside village of Capernaum, a town such as Chorazim nestled among gently rolling hills, a moderate climate, lush farmland or quiet woodlands filled with birdsong.

UW Teams Ready to Compete in Final Rodeo

June 5, 2013 — It can be done.

Story Thumbnail Image

Diane Boyle Fills UW’s Excellence Chair in Nursing

June 4, 2013 — Diane Boyle, a prolific researcher and award-winning teacher, is the first excellence chair at the University of Wyoming’s Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing.

Story Thumbnail Image

Firehole Technologies’ Success to be Topic of Discussion at e2e Casper Meeting

June 4, 2013 — A Laramie-based business that grew from an idea at the University of Wyoming into a thriving company that was eventually acquired by a Fortune 350 software giant will be the topic of discussion at e2e Casper’s networking program this month.

Story Thumbnail Image

Seven New Exhibitions Open at UW Art Museum

June 4, 2013 — A free public reception to open the University of Wyoming Art Museum summer exhibitions will take place Friday, June 7, from 6-8 p.m.

Story Thumbnail Image

Jo Chytka Directs UW’s Johnson Career Center

June 3, 2013 — Jo Chytka is the new director of the Peter M. and Paula Green Johnson Business Career Center at the University of Wyoming College of Business.

Story Thumbnail Image

RSVP by June 20 to Attend Doug Hixon Retirement Event

June 3, 2013 — A retirement celebration for University of Wyoming Department of Animal Science Head Doug Hixon is set for Friday, June 28, from 3-6 p.m. at the Wyoming Territorial Prison (WTP) Horse Barn.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW International Studies Field Work Presentations Scheduled Wednesday in Centennial

June 3, 2013 — Three graduate students in the University of Wyoming Global and Area Studies Program will present the results of their international field work Wednesday, June 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the Albany County Public Library branch in Centennial.

Wyoming Business Tips for June 9-15

June 3, 2013 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

Story Thumbnail Image

Campus Construction Update for June 2-8

May 31, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled June 2-8 at the University of Wyoming:

Story Thumbnail Image

University of Wyoming Calendar for June 3-9

May 31, 2013 — These are among activities scheduled June 3-9 at the University of Wyoming:

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Professor Co-author of Study Explaining Education Gap in Mortality Among U.S. White Women

May 31, 2013 — Less-educated white women were more likely to die than better-educated females from the mid-1990s through the mid-2000s, according to a new study co-written by a University of Wyoming professor.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Students Honored at Torchlight Laurels

May 31, 2013 — University of Wyoming students were recognized and awarded for their community service and academic achievements at the recent Torchlight Laurels ceremony.

Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute to Host Annual CO2 Conference

May 30, 2013 — For the seventh year, the Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) at the University of Wyoming will host its annual CO2 Conference in Casper July 10-11 at the Casper Events Center.

Sheridan Research and Extension Center Field Day Features Producer, Homeowner Sessions

May 30, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Sheridan Research and Extension Center (ShREC) Field Day will include crop variety trial tours and information sessions that cover everything from weed control to backyard composting to growing grapes for wine.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Graduate Succeeds Through TRiO McNair Scholars Program

May 30, 2013 — Growing up in Woodstock, Ill., Chad Gibbs developed a love for history. His grandfather had an amazing collection of historical books, and they would read and watch documentaries together. His grandfather was his first history teacher, Gibbs says.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Hosts Astronomy Experience for Six Undergraduate Students from Across the Nation

May 30, 2013 — Beginning this week, six undergraduate students from across America have gathered for 10 weeks to delve into studying astronomy at the University of Wyoming. And there’s no easing in. Students were scheduled to gaze at stars through a telescope on their first night.

Northern Rockies Sky for June: Ursa Major and the Big Dipper

May 29, 2013 — A monthly look at the night skies of the northern Rocky Mountains, written by astronomers Ron Canterna, University of Wyoming; Jay Norris, Challis, Idaho Observatory; and Daryl Macomb, Boise State University.

Story Thumbnail Image

The Echo Chamber to Perform in UW Summer Concert Series June 5

May 29, 2013 — The Echo Chamber, an ambient rock band, will perform as part of the University of Wyoming Summer Programs concert series Wednesday, June 5, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in Simpson Plaza.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Graduate Student Earns Grand Teton Fellowship

May 29, 2013 — A University of Wyoming graduate student has been selected by Grand Teton National Park and the Grand Teton Association for the 2013 Boyd Evison Graduate Fellowship.

UW Honors Top Engineering Students

May 29, 2013 — The University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science recently presented its top awards to four students in the college.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Student Receives Fulbright Scholarship to Conduct Research in Lithuania

May 29, 2013 — University of Wyoming student Inga Mileviciute hopes to gain a broad understanding of alcohol use among different populations during a Fulbright U.S. Student internship at Lithuania’s Vilnius University during the 2013-14 academic year.

Story Thumbnail Image

Snowy Range Summer Theatre Presents 60th Season

May 28, 2013 — A witty, insightful look at what happens when ordinary life is refracted through the lens of war; a “riotously funny” (Associated Press) comedy about two Irish lads hoping to hit it big as movie extras; and a homegrown, heartfelt tribute to community journalism are all on the marquee this summer for the 60th season of Snowy Range Summer Theatre.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Staff Members Graduate from STEP Training Program

May 28, 2013 — Two dozen University of Wyoming staff members recently graduated from the new Staff Training and Enrichment Program (STEP). The program is designed to enhance performance and motivation of staff through developed leadership.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW’s Randi Martinsen President-Elect of World’s Largest International Geological Association

May 28, 2013 — Members of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) have chosen University of Wyoming Senior Lecturer Randi Martinsen as the organization’s incoming president-elect. She will assume the president-elect position July 1 and the president’s position July 1, 2014.

Campus Construction Update for May 26-June 1

May 24, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled May 26-June 1 at the University of Wyoming:

Mining, Reclamation Association Meeting First in Wyoming Since 2007

May 24, 2013 — More than 320 individuals have registered for the American Society of Mining and Reclamation (ASMR) and the Wyoming Reclamation and Restoration Center (WRRC) conference June 1-7 at the University of Wyoming Conference Center at Laramie’s Hilton Garden Inn.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Student Selected for Washington, D.C., Internship

May 24, 2013 — Emily Beagle of Sheridan, a University of Wyoming graduate student in mechanical engineering, will serve a nine-week internship in Washington, D.C., this summer.

Wyoming Business Tips for June 2-8

May 24, 2013 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Names New Registrar

May 23, 2013 — A longtime university registrar’s office professional with both regional and international experience has been named the University of Wyoming’s next registrar.

UW Nursing Graduates Honored

May 23, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing recognized the school’s top graduating students during its recent convocation.

UW Researcher Studies Anti-Cancer Resource Found in Big Horn Mountains

May 23, 2013 — Wyoming's Big Horn Mountains contain a valuable resource that could help fight cancer.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW to Host ‘AstroCamp: Journey to the Stars’ June 16-25

May 23, 2013 — Middle school students from Wyoming, as well as from parts of the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains regions, will be transformed into star gazers and scientists during the University of Wyoming’s AstroCamp: Journey to the Stars June 16-25.

Story Thumbnail Image

Tickets for Colorado Rockies Game Go on Sale June 3

May 22, 2013 — Specially priced tickets go on sale Monday, June 3, for University of Wyoming students and non-students to watch the Friday, June 14, baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field in Denver.

UW Fishermen Qualify for Regional Championship

May 22, 2013 — Two University of Wyoming teams placed among the top 15 at the recent FLW College Fishing Western Conference event on the California Delta.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Haub School Recognizes 2013 Plummer Interdisciplinary Excellence Scholars

May 22, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) awarded Plummer Interdisciplinary Excellence Scholarships to four UW graduate students.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Pharmacy Student Aims to Inspire Others to Pursue Dual Pharmacy/MBA Degrees

May 22, 2013 — Lisa Ohnstad is the type of person to pay it forward.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Religion Today Column for Week of May 26-June 1: Movie Superheroes and Divine Play

May 22, 2013 — When is a human not a human? When he or she is a superhero!

Sheridan College INBRE Students Present Research Work in Washington, D.C.

May 21, 2013 — Three Sheridan College students were among only four community colleges who presented posters at the prestigious Council on Undergraduate Research program in Washington, D.C.

Twenty-Four UW Students to Receive EPSCoR Undergraduate Research Fellowships

May 21, 2013 — Two dozen University of Wyoming undergraduate students will have great opportunities to become involved in scientific research this summer.

Fourteen UW Employees Graduate from UW Leadership Academy

May 20, 2013 — Fourteen University of Wyoming employees graduated from the inaugural UW Leadership Academy May 14. The ceremony took place at the American Heritage Center.

Story Thumbnail Image

New Exhibitions Open Saturday at UW Art Museum

May 20, 2013 — Three new exhibitions will open at the University of Wyoming Art Museum Saturday, May 25.

UW Closed Memorial Day

May 20, 2013 — Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed and summer classes dismissed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW College of Engineering and Applied Science Honors Top Professionals

May 20, 2013 — The University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science recently recognized faculty and staff for outstanding service and accomplishments.

UW in Negotiations for Konica Minolta Copier Provider Services

May 20, 2013 — University of Wyoming is negotiating a new four-year agreement with Konica Minolta to continue as the exclusive copier provider for the campus.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW’s Robert Field Invited to Speak at European Environmental Conference

May 20, 2013 — University of Wyoming atmospheric scientist Robert Field will assess the impact of unconventional gas development on air quality at the Green Week 2013 conference June 4-7 in Brussels, Belgium.

Story Thumbnail Image

Wyoming Writers Inc. Conference Comes to UW

May 20, 2013 — Award-winning authors will present workshops in fiction, poetry, short stories, children’s fiction and nonfiction during the Wyoming Writers Inc. annual conference June 7-9 at the University of Wyoming Conference Center at Laramie’s Hilton Garden Inn.

Story Thumbnail Image

Bluegrass Band Opens Summer Concert Series at UW

May 17, 2013 — The bluegrass band BeatGrass will open the University of Wyoming Summer Programs concert series Wednesday, May 29, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in Simpson Plaza.

Story Thumbnail Image

Campus Construction Update for May 19-25

May 17, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled May 19-25 at the University of Wyoming:

Local Students selected for Summer High School Institute at UW

May 17, 2013 — An opportunity to achieve intellectual and personal growth for 85 talented sophomores throughout the state will be presented in the 29th annual Summer High School Institute June 9-29 at the University of Wyoming.

University of Wyoming Calendar for May 20-26

May 17, 2013 — These are among activities scheduled May 20-26 at the University of Wyoming:

Wyoming Business Tips for May 26-June 1

May 17, 2013 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

Story Thumbnail Image

Casper Woman Receives Inaugural Maggi Murdock Scholars Award

May 16, 2013 — Connie Rodgers of Casper, a nontraditional student who received her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education through the University of Wyoming/Casper College Center (UW/CC), is one of two recipients of the first Maggi Murdock Scholars Award.

Story Thumbnail Image

Cheyenne Woman Receives Inaugural Maggi Murdock Scholars Award

May 16, 2013 — Margaret Welch of Cheyenne, a nontraditional student who completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice through the University of Wyoming’s Outreach Credit Programs, is one of two recipients of the first Maggi Murdock Scholars Award.

Story Thumbnail Image

Jackson State University Contingent to Study Hydrology at UW This Summer

May 16, 2013 — Students from the University of Wyoming and Jackson State University will pair up this summer to focus on research projects centered on hydrology, ecology and geophysics in the Laramie and Snowy ranges.

Story Thumbnail Image

Longtime Faculty Member Becomes UW Outreach School Dean

May 16, 2013 — A longtime University of Wyoming faculty member, who has served in various leadership capacities and has a record of service around the state, has been named the next dean of UW’s Outreach School.

Story Thumbnail Image

Laramie Student Selected for Leadership Academy

May 15, 2013 — Wendy Martinez, a University of Wyoming political science/French student from Laramie, is among 30 students nationwide selected for the first GEAR UP Alumni Leadership Academy (GUALA) -- a 12-month development program.

Story Thumbnail Image

New UW Research Shows Grizzly Diet Shift Hits Elk Herds

May 15, 2013 — A decline in native Yellowstone cutthroat trout due in part to the introduction of nonnative lake trout has driven a shift in the diets of grizzly bears that helps explain losses in some migratory elk herds in the greater Yellowstone area, according to new research published today.

Pepsi-Cola Continues Role as UW’s Exclusive Beverage Provider

May 15, 2013 — Wyoming Beverage Inc., Pepsi-Cola manufacturer and distributor, will continue to be the University of Wyoming’s exclusive beverage provider under an agreement that begins Aug. 1.

UW Launches Automatic Admissions Transfer Policy for Wyoming Community College Graduates

May 15, 2013 — The University of Wyoming has established a policy that will allow students at Wyoming community colleges who earn associate of arts or associate of science degrees to be automatically admitted to the university.

Woman Who Transformed Health Care Delivery Will Share Her Story at UW Event

May 15, 2013 — To commemorate the University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing's first Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) class, Loretta Ford, co-founder of the national nurse practitioner movement, will participate in an interview with UW’s Distinguished Emeritus Professor Pete Simpson Thursday, May 23, at 2 p.m. in the College of Business Scarlett Auditorium.

Story Thumbnail Image

Contemporary Japanese Prints Exhibition Ends Saturday

May 14, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum exhibition featuring contemporary Japanese prints, “Redefining the Multiple: 13 Japanese Printmakers,” ends Saturday, May 18.

Story Thumbnail Image

Forest Service and UW Ruckelshaus Institute Offer Open Houses on Forest Recovery

May 14, 2013 — Open houses in Laramie, Saratoga and Steamboat Springs, Colo., will highlight ecological dynamics as local forests respond and move beyond the bark beetle epidemic.

UW College of Arts and Sciences Names 2013 Outstanding Graduates

May 14, 2013 — The University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences has selected its outstanding graduating students for the 2012-13 academic year.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Education Faculty Members Collaborate on Photo Project

May 14, 2013 — A collaborative photo project, "Photovoice: Learning the Immigrant Story," is on display at Everyday Joe's Coffee Shop, 144 S. Mason St. (Old Town), in Fort Collins, Colo., throughout May.

Story Thumbnail Image

Global and Area Studies Director Garrison Wins UW President’s Stewardship Award

May 13, 2013 — The University of Wyoming awarded this year’s President’s Faculty Stewardship Award to Jean Garrison, director of the Global and Area Studies program and professor in the Department of Political Science.

Story Thumbnail Image

Overseas Press Club Honors UW’s Mark Jenkins

May 13, 2013 — The Overseas Press Club of America presented its 2013 Madeline Dane Ross Award to Mark Jenkins, a senior lecturer in the University of Wyoming Department of English.

Retirees to Hear UW Update during Monthly Meeting

May 13, 2013 — All University of Wyoming retirees and near-retirees are invited to attend the May meeting of the UW/State Retirees of Albany County at 10 a.m. Monday, May 20, at the Eppson Center for Seniors, located at 1560 N. Third St.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Biodiversity Institute Announces Research, Art Grant Awardees

May 13, 2013 — The Biodiversity Institute, a division of the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming, has selected recipients of its first annual call for proposals for three initiatives this spring. The winners will receive a combined total of $51,000 for their projects.

UW College of Arts and Sciences to Hold Annual Awards Banquet

May 13, 2013 — The University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences will hold its annual awards banquet to honor outstanding former faculty and alumni Saturday, May 18, at the UW Conference Center at the Laramie Hilton Garden Inn. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Entomology Doctoral Student Receives $32,000 Fellowship

May 13, 2013 — A University of Wyoming entomology doctoral student who helped develop a more efficient and less environmentally hazardous method of rangeland grasshopper control has received the $32,000 Lloyd/Kumar Graduate Fellowship in Entomology.

UW Pharmacy Students Receive Awards

May 13, 2013 — The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy honored its outstanding students during the school's recent annual honors and awards banquet.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Trustees Approve Personnel Appointments

May 13, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees Approved the following personnel items during its meeting Friday, May 10.

Campus Construction Update for May 12-18

May 10, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled May 5-11 at the University of Wyoming:

University of Wyoming Calendar for May 13-19

May 10, 2013 — The following is among activities scheduled May 13-19 at the University of Wyoming:

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Board Picks Contractor for Arena-Auditorium Project

May 10, 2013 — A Wyoming company has been chosen to manage the first phase of a major renovation of the University of Wyoming Arena-Auditorium.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Breaks Ground on Buchanan Center for Performing Arts

May 10, 2013 — Citing retiring President Tom Buchanan’s dedication to the arts in Wyoming, the University of Wyoming today (Friday) broke ground to begin construction on the new Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Collegiate Chorale Holds Benefit Concert for One of Its Own

May 10, 2013 — The University of Wyoming’s premiere vocal ensemble, the Collegiate Chorale, had a slightly different end-of-year performance Sunday, May 5.

UW Presents Shakespeare in a Trunk

May 10, 2013 — University of Wyoming actors will perform “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” May 13-17 in Lander, Jackson, Casper and Wheatland.

Wyoming Business Tips for May 19-25

May 10, 2013 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

Story Thumbnail Image

Former U.S. Ambassador Marc Wall is UW Visiting Senior Scholar in Global Studies

May 9, 2013 — Marc Wall, the U.S. Pacific Command’s foreign policy adviser and a former United States ambassador to Chad, is the new Senior Visiting Scholar in Global Studies at the University of Wyoming.

Story Thumbnail Image

Four UW Students Receive Storer Awards, Earn Opportunity to Teach Science Education

May 9, 2013 — Four University of Wyoming students will gain experience teaching science -- to elementary school students in the outdoors -- in Saratoga this summer.

Survey Queries Wyoming Landowner Conservation Easement Opinions

May 9, 2013 — Wyoming landowners may be less likely to accept conservation easements than landowners elsewhere, according to findings in a new University of Wyoming Extension bulletin.

University of Wyoming A Capella Group to Perform Locally

May 9, 2013 — The University of Wyoming's male a capella ensemble, the Happy Jacks, will perform May 13-17 in Billings, Mont.; Idaho Falls, Idaho; Cody and Worland. All performances are free and open to the public.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Education Helps Pioneering Student Land Job in Energy Industry

May 9, 2013 — Carla Moss was a student in an energy exploration class at Riverton High School in 2009 when she heard a presentation about a new degree program at the University of Wyoming by UW School of Energy Resources Director Mark Northam and Deputy Director of Energy Outreach Mary Byrnes.

Story Thumbnail Image

Company’s Spin-Out Agreement with UW Targets Algal Biomass Industry

May 8, 2013 — PlanktOMICS Algae Bioservices recently finalized a spin-out agreement with the University of Wyoming in a deal that will allow the company to further its goal to be an innovative leader in providing biotechnological services and products for the emerging algal biomass industry.

Story Thumbnail Image

Multicultural Graduation Ceremony Friday

May 8, 2013 — More than 80 students have confirmed they will participate in the University of Wyoming multicultural graduation ceremony Friday, May 10, at 3 p.m. at the UW Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Story Thumbnail Image

Two New Exhibitions Start May 11 at UW Art Museum

May 8, 2013 — Art connoisseurs can have their pick of paintings and prints to view at the University of Wyoming Art Museum, with two new exhibitions opening this weekend and three others finishing their run this week.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Religion Today Column for Week of May 12-18: The Nature of Belief

May 8, 2013 — Canadian pop star Justin Bieber’s fans are known as “Beliebers.” According to Wikipedia, this pun, based on Bieber’s name and the word “believer,” refers to his most rabid fans. These fans go beyond typical actions, such as covering their bedrooms with posters and constantly playing his music to sending death threats to women who date Bieber; defacing Wikipedia when he failed to win a Grammy; and (horror of horrors!) putting “biased content on Justin Bieber-related pages on Wikipedia.”

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Student Earns College Women’s Leadership Award

May 8, 2013 — Maggie Moran of Warrington, Pa., who will graduate this spring with a Master of Public Administration degree, was selected as one of 21 recipients of the College Women’s Leadership Award -- a national award for social activism and political engagement.

Story Thumbnail Image

Cheyenne’s Marquardt to Receive NCWIT Computing Award at UW’s Women in Science Conference

May 7, 2013 — Cheyenne’s Blake Marquardt is one of five female Wyoming high school students who have been named winners of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing.

Story Thumbnail Image

Cody’s Marron to Receive NCWIT Computing Award at UW’s Women in Science Conference

May 7, 2013 — Cody’s Rylee Marron is one of five female Wyoming high school students who have been named winners of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing.

Story Thumbnail Image

Hulett’s Ike to Receive NCWIT Computing Award at UW’s Women in Science Conference

May 7, 2013 — Hulett’s Korina Ike is one of five female Wyoming high school students who have been named winners of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing.

Story Thumbnail Image

Laramie’s Eggleston to Receive NCWIT Computing Award at UW’s Women in Science Conference

May 7, 2013 — Laramie’s Lia Eggleston is one of five female Wyoming high school students who have been named winners of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing.

Story Thumbnail Image

Laramie’s Li to Receive NCWIT Computing Award at UW’s Women in Science Conference

May 7, 2013 — Laramie’s Jingyu Li is one of five female Wyoming high school students who have been named winners of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing.

UW Board of Trustees Will Meet May 9-10

May 7, 2013 — An update on the University of Wyoming’s 6 percent budget reduction, plans for a major upgrade of the College of Engineering and Applied Science, and action on several planned construction projects are on the agenda for the UW Board of Trustees Thursday and Friday, May 9-10.

Story Thumbnail Image

Brett Deacon Receives UW Student Alumni Association Faculty Award

May 6, 2013 — A committee of University of Wyoming Student Alumni Association members has selected Brett Deacon, Department of Psychology associate professor, as this year’s Outstanding Faculty Award recipient.

Story Thumbnail Image

McCarthy Earns UW’s Milstead Distinguished Librarian Award

May 6, 2013 — Deborah McCarthy, head of Technical Services at University Libraries, is the recipient of the University of Wyoming’s 2013 Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award.

Story Thumbnail Image

RecycleMania 2013 Final Results for UW

May 6, 2013 — The University of Wyoming once again placed among the top 30 percent of schools participating in the annual RecycleMania national recycling competition.

UW Ends Job Reductions at 54, Continues Staff Position Management Process

May 6, 2013 — The University of Wyoming has eliminated 54 faculty and staff positions as part of its plan to meet a 6 percent reduction in state funding. University officials say they can accommodate the remainder of the budget reduction without eliminating even more positions, by reducing non-personnel support budgets and scholarships.

UW Information Technology Recognizes Excellence

May 6, 2013 — University of Wyoming Information Technology has recognized individuals who demonstrate excellence in the division. Winners were selected from nominations by UW faculty and staff members. The winners are:

UW Release Time to Vote in Tuesday’s School Bond Election

May 6, 2013 — A special election regarding the bond issue for the new Laramie High School is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, from 7 a.m-7 p.m.

UW Rodeo Teams Send Nearly Full Squads to CNFR

May 6, 2013 — It might not have been the outcome the University of Wyoming rodeo teams wanted this season, but Coach George Howard is looking at the larger picture -- the College National Finals Rodeo.

UW Summer Hours Begin May 13

May 6, 2013 — 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.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW’s Harbour to Chair National Community College Research Organization

May 6, 2013 — Cliff Harbour, University of Wyoming associate professor of professional studies, is the new president-elect of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC).

Story Thumbnail Image

UW’s Prather Receives Freshman Teaching Honor

May 6, 2013 — For many first-year students at the University of Wyoming, the introductory general biology course (LIFE1010) is one of the most challenging classes they will take during their freshman year.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW’s Whitman named ASEE Fellow

May 6, 2013 — David Whitman, a University of Wyoming professor of electrical and computer engineering, was recently named an American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Fellow.

Campus Construction Update for May 5-11

May 3, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled May 5-11 at the University of Wyoming:

Story Thumbnail Image

Construction, Renovation Project at UW Promises Boost for Performing Arts

May 3, 2013 — Talented trumpeter Stephen Wadsack of Gillette says he chose to study music education at the University of Wyoming largely because of the close contact he would have with outstanding music faculty members.

Story Thumbnail Image

University of Wyoming Calendar for May 6-13

May 3, 2013 — These are among activities scheduled May 6-13 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Offers Free Shuttle Service for Commencement

May 3, 2013 — With parking space expected to be limited near some commencement ceremony venues, the University of Wyoming will offer free shuttle service beginning one hour before scheduled events May 10-11. Commencement shuttles run on 7- to 10-minute intervals.

Wyoming Business Tips for May 12-18

May 3, 2013 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

Story Thumbnail Image

Anthropology and Environment Natural Resources Master’s Work on Display

May 2, 2013 — Kit Freedman’s “Contamination on Wind River: Perception, Science and the Riverton UMTRA Site” will be displayed through May 10 in the University of Wyoming Union Gallery 234. A reception is scheduled Monday, May 6, from 6-8 p.m.

Story Thumbnail Image

BFA Exhibition, Reception at UW Visual Arts Gallery

May 2, 2013 — Works by 12 students in the University of Wyoming Bachelor of Fine Arts program can be seen through Wednesday, May 15, at the Visual Arts Gallery on the corner of 22nd Street and Willett Drive in Laramie. A reception for the exhibition is scheduled Friday, May 10, from 6-8 p.m.

Chief Washakie Scholarship Recipients Selected at UW

May 2, 2013 — Chief Washakie scholarships recently were awarded to 14 University of Wyoming students for the coming academic year.

Three UW Students Receive NCAR Summer Internships in Parallel Computational Science

May 2, 2013 — Three University of Wyoming students will work at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) this summer. Specifically, they will contribute to research projects by making computer code work faster and/or allow higher resolutions of computer models.

Story Thumbnail Image

Cody Student Named UW Student Employee of the Year

May 1, 2013 — Troy Axthelm, a senior in computer science from Cody, has been chosen as the University of Wyoming’s Student Employee of the Year.

Cowboys Need Strong Finish at This Weekend’s Home Rodeo

May 1, 2013 — It’s pretty simple: Win and you’re in. If not, only certain individuals are automatic qualifiers.

Story Thumbnail Image

Liu named Wyoming Excellence Chair in Climate Science at UW

May 1, 2013 — An internationally recognized scientist in climate modeling, aerosol-cloud reactions and aerosol modeling is the newest endowed chair at the University of Wyoming.

UW Energy Resources Council, Advanced Conversion Technologies Task Force to Meet

May 1, 2013 — Members of the University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) and the Advanced Conversion Technologies Task Force (ACTTF) will meet at 8 a.m. Friday, May 17, in the BP Collaboration Center of the Energy Innovation Center at 1020 Lewis St. on the UW campus in Laramie.

Story Thumbnail Image

Final UW Faculty Recital Series Concert May 5

April 30, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Department of Music spring Faculty Recital Series concludes with “Brass Extravaganza,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in the Fine Arts concert hall. The program is free and open to the public.

Five UW Students Receive Northern Arapaho Scholarships

April 30, 2013 — Five University of Wyoming students are the recipients of Northern Arapaho Endowment Scholarships for the coming summer session and the 2013-2014 academic year.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Artist in Residence Elected to Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 30, 2013 — University of Wyoming Eminent Artist in Residence Judy Pfaff has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

UW Board of Trustees Plans Special Meeting Wednesday

April 30, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Wednesday, May 1.

UW Student Cited in Facebook Post Investigation

April 30, 2013 — A University of Wyoming student has been cited for interference with a police investigation in connection with a post on a non-university-affiliated Facebook page that included a reference to sexual violence.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW Symphony Presents Verdi Opera May 2

April 30, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Symphony will perform Verdi’s tragic opera “La Traviata” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in the Fine Arts concert hall.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW’s Women in Science Conference to Host 700 Students from Wyoming

April 30, 2013 — Nearly 700 female high school and middle school students from Wyoming will converge on the University of Wyoming Tuesday, May 14, to discover their potential future -- one that may very well include a career as a scientist or an engineer.

Story Thumbnail Image

Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium Hosts Balloon Satellite Launch at UW May 3-4

April 30, 2013 — Middle and high school students and teachers from four Wyoming schools will have a chance to get carried up, up and away with their scientific research at the University of Wyoming.

Story Thumbnail Image

Charles Dolan Receives Ellbogen Lifetime Teaching Award

April 29, 2013 — For nearly 22 years, Charles Dolan taught the importance of building a solid foundation with structural integrity. And he often did it with cultural flair, citing the Sword of Damocles as a metaphor for the consequences of structural failure or quoting Babylonian King Hammurabi to demonstrate the outcome -- in the king’s words, death -- of faulty construction.

Story Thumbnail Image

Doug Russell: Devoted to Students

April 29, 2013 — Doug Russell continuously draws praise for his teaching style and devotion to students.

Story Thumbnail Image

Energy Expert Will Speak at UW Wednesday

April 29, 2013 — A worldwide expert on renewable energy and energy efficiency will speak Wednesday, May 1, at the University of Wyoming.

Story Thumbnail Image

Naomi Ward Praised for Course Design, Drive for UW Student Success

April 29, 2013 — Turning traditional course design upside down, her enthusiasm for teaching and her drive for students to succeed are among reasons assistant professor Naomi Ward has received the University of Wyoming’s highest teaching honor.

Story Thumbnail Image

Peter Parolin: Committed to UW Students

April 29, 2013 — When fellow faculty members in the University of Wyoming Department of English try to describe the teaching style of Associate Professor Peter Parolin, “deft” and “amazing” are words that repeatedly emerge. That’s no small accolade, considering the large number of the department’s faculty members who have received teaching awards in the past. They know that Parolin stands above the rest.

Release Time for Campus Cleanup Day Tuesday

April 29, 2013 — University of Wyoming President Tom Buchanan has authorized one hour of release time for interested faculty and staff members to participate in the annual Campus Cleanup Day scheduled from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 30.

University of Wyoming Police Department Offers Anonymous Text Tip Program

April 29, 2013 — The University of Wyoming offers an anonymous text tip program that will help create a safer community. Tip411 is an Internet-based tool that enables the public to text message anonymous tips to the university police and lets police respond, creating a two-way anonymous chat.

UW Calendar Gets New Name

April 29, 2013 — Students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and the public should find it easier to be informed about what’s happening at the University of Wyoming by accessing the newly renamed WyoCal calendar.

UW Half Acre Gym Construction Information Available Online

April 29, 2013 — A $27 million renovation and addition project at the University of Wyoming’s Half Acre Gym will begin Monday, May 13.

UW Outreach School Dean Candidates Interview This Week

April 29, 2013 — Members of the university community this week are invited to participate in public forums and then offer input on the candidates for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming Outreach School.

‘Trash 2 Treasures’ Fundraiser Scheduled for UW Nordic Ski Team

April 29, 2013 — Members of the University of Wyoming Nordic ski team will collect any unwanted items from UW students as part of their "Trash 2 Treasures" fundraiser and community project.

Story Thumbnail Image

Campus Construction Update for April 28-May 4

April 26, 2013 — These are among the construction activities scheduled April 21-27 at the University of Wyoming:

Story Thumbnail Image

Riverton Student Named Top Graduating Woman at UW

April 26, 2013 — Amanda King, who will graduate in May with an international studies degree with specialization in the Middle East and Africa, is the recipient of the Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri Award as the University of Wyoming's outstanding graduating woman.

Story Thumbnail Image

Saxophone Masterworks to Perform in UW Faculty Recital May 4

April 26, 2013 — The University of Wyoming Department of Music Faculty Recital Series continues with “Saxophone Masterworks” at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in the Fine Arts concert hall. The program is free and open to the public.

Story Thumbnail Image

Shoshoni Student Earns Award as Top Graduating Man

April 26, 2013 — Ty McNamee, a Shoshoni High School graduate, is the 2013 winner of the Tobin Memorial Award as the University of Wyoming's outstanding graduating man.

University of Wyoming Calendar for April 29-May 5

April 26, 2013 — These are among the activities scheduled April 29-May 5 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Art Museum Photography Exhibition Ends Saturday

April 26, 2013 — The final day to see the University of Wyoming Art Museum exhibition, “Photography from the Twentieth Century: The Art Museum Collection, Part II,” is Saturday, April 27.

Wyoming Business Tips for May 5-May 11

April 26, 2013 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

Story Thumbnail Image

Employees Honored at Staff Recognition Day

April 25, 2013 — Paula Weems, office assistant, senior with the UW Admissions Office, today (Thursday) was named the University of Wyoming's outstanding employee of the year during the annual Staff Recognition Day at UW.

Story Thumbnail Image

UW International Studies Field Work Presentations Scheduled in Sheridan and Cody

April 25, 2013 — Three graduate students in the University of Wyoming Global and Area Studies Program will present the results of their international field work at presentations in Sheridan and Cody.

Share This Page:

Footer Navigation

University of Wyoming
 
1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY 82071 // UW Operators (307) 766-1121 // Contact Us