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Grammy-Winning Conspirare to Perform ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ Oct. 6 at LHS

Grammy-winning Conspirare, a choir inspired by the power of music to change lives, will perform during the University of Wyoming’s 20th remembrance of Matthew Shepard’s murder.

UWs Rush Receives Award for Outstanding Research in English Education

Leslie Rush, the University of Wyoming’s School of Teacher Education director, is the recipient of an award from the English Language Arts Teacher Educators (ELATE) of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

UWs Peterson Receives Top Award from International Macromarketing Society

Mark Peterson, a University of Wyoming professor of marketing and sustainable business practices, is a recipient of the Macromarketing Society’s Shelby D. Hunt Award.

UW Professor Publishes New Academic Book on Visual Culture of Womens Activism

For a decade, Colleen Denney toiled on an academic book that focused on women’s activism in some of Europe’s largest cities. However, it was attending a play at the Globe Theatre in London that brought the theme of the book into clear focus for her.

UW Professor Part of Nearly $1.4 Million Special Education Research Grant

University of Wyoming Professor Martin Agran is part of a research team that recently received a nearly $1.4 million grant to examine relationships between educational placement and outcomes of elementary students with significant cognitive disabilities (SCD).

Visitor Use in Grand Teton Topic of UW

A lecture on the role of ecological and social science research in the country’s national parks, especially in Grand Teton National Park, will be discussed at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center Thursday, Aug. 2. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Te

UW Pivots in Biodiversity Science

The University of Wyoming is working to position itself as a national and global leader in biodiversity science.

Sharon Louden Installation to be on Display at UW Art Museum

Renowned artist, educator and advocate for the arts Sharon Louden will be in-residence at the University of Wyoming Art Museum to install a new suspended, temporary custom sculpture in the Centennial Complex lobby Aug. 6-17.

Eight UW Students to Test Themselves in Gannett Peak Excursion Course

In most college classes, it’s up to the individual student to decide how hard he or she wants to work to obtain a desired grade. When you climb Gannett Peak, it’s a whole different ballgame.

Campus Construction Update for July 29

These are among the construction activities scheduled July 29-Aug. 4 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Personnel Bring Philosophy Coursework to Inmates

One day, a prison guard came to a Wyoming inmate’s room and said he was taking the chair from the room. It had been in that inmate’s cell the entire time he was incarcerated, but now the officer said it wasn’t his.

UW Apprentice Program Takes High School Students to Lab and Field

While many high school students are sleeping in or flipping burgers during their summer break, 12 high school juniors, seniors and recent graduates were conducting research for six weeks as part of the University of Wyoming’s annual Summer Research Apprentice Program (SRAP).

University of Wyoming Calendar for July 30

These are among the activities scheduled July 30-Aug. 5 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Religion Today: How Evil is Todays World? A Consideration of the World War I Battle of Verdun

Many evangelical Christians believe the world is about to end as Jesus returns to establish his heavenly kingdom on Earth. The reason for this, they think, is that the people of the world have become so evil and are doing so many horrible things that more wickedness is not possible.

WyoHackathon Registration at UW Now Open to Developers

Applications are being accepted for a groundbreaking technology event hosted by the University of Wyoming in September.

PBSs Heffner to Speak on Civil Discourse Sept. 11 at UW

Alexander Heffner, the host of PBS’s “The Open Mind,” will be a keynote speaker for a program on civil discourse at the University of Wyoming Sept. 11.

Woods Selected as UW Employee of Second Quarter

Extensive knowledge of campus materials and resources, and extremely conscious of her office workflow and department efficiency are some of the qualities attributed to Janet Woods, the University of Wyoming Staff Employee of the Second Quarter.

Solutions Remain Elusive for Landowners Undergoing Cheatgrass Assault

Fearsome cheatgrass taking over land can generate enough horror to make one reach for silver bullets.

UW Provides Western Experiences at Cheyenne Frontier Days

Visitors to Cheyenne Frontier Days this year can build a ranch, change a stream flow, meet Wyoming’s most (un)wanted outlaw weeds, eat a beef stick from UW Cowboy Branded Meats and test their wool-grading skills.

UW Alumni Association Plans Membership Appreciation Day Sept. 15

A day of fun, football and friendship this fall is planned by the University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) to show appreciation to its members.

Kimberly Chestnut Named UW Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

Kimberly Chestnut has been selected as the University of Wyoming associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students. Her appointment, contingent upon approval by the Board of Trustees, is scheduled to begin Aug. 20.

Campus Construction Update for July 22

These are among the construction activities scheduled July 22-28 at the University of Wyoming:

University of Wyoming Calendar for July 23

These are among the activities scheduled July 23-29 at the University of Wyoming:

Legal Analysis from UW Proposes Alternate Solution to Reforming Endangered Species Act

A new research brief from the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming describes a legal analysis that explores the legislative history of the 1973 Endangered Species Act and proposes a solution that would give states greater authority to manage listed species wi

Historic Carnegie Libraries Exhibition on View at UWs Coe Library

A traveling exhibition that highlights the historic Carnegie libraries of Wyoming will be on display at the University of Wyoming’s Coe Library until Saturday, Sept. 1.

UWs Final What in the World? Summer Program in Centennial Aug. 15

Jean Garrison, the University of Wyoming’s Center for Global Studies (CGS) director, will give the final “What in the World?” summer program presentation at the Albany County Public Library Centennial branch Wednesday, Aug. 15.

MacPherson Resigns from UW Board of Trustees

Citing a desire to effect positive change, University of Wyoming Trustee John MacPherson, of Saratoga, has resigned from the UW Board of Trustees.

Lives of Mountain Lion Kittens Topic of UW

The lead scientist of Panthera’s Puma Program will detail the lives of mountain lion kittens at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center Thursday, July 26. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.

UW Libraries Receives Grant to Digitize Stereograph Images of Wyoming

University of Wyoming Libraries recently received a grant from the Wyoming State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) to digitize stereograph images of Wyoming.

UW Campus ID Office to Move

The University of Wyoming Campus ID Office, now residing under Information Technology, will move to a new location early next month.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Graduates: Resident

The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Wyoming at the completion of the 2018 spring semester.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Graduates: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following nonresident students at the completion of the 2018 spring semester.

UW President Provides Welcome at Powell Research Center Field Day July 19

University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols will welcome attendees to the Powell Research and Extension Center field day Thursday, July 19.

Campus Construction Update for July 15

These are among the construction activities scheduled July 15-21 at the University of Wyoming:

Wyoming Public Radio Wins Two National PRNDI Awards

Wyoming Public Radio (WPR) recently won two national first-place awards from Public Radio News Directors Inc. (PRNDI) during the organization’s conference in Philadelphia.

UW Summer Concert Series Wraps Up July 25

The University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series wraps up with The Still Tide Wednesday, July 25. The event is free and open to the public.

UW Summer Concert Series Features Franklin Good Boy July 18

The University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series features local band Franklin Good Boy Wednesday, July 18. The event is free and open to the public.

UW Religion Today: Between Life and Death

The first are zombies who appear in books, graphic novels and films about the (supposedly) coming zombie apocalypse -- the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) even released a helpful bulletin -- and in recast classic novels, such as “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.” The second are vamp

UW Proceeds with New Marketing Campaign

The University of Wyoming is proceeding with a new marketing campaign intended to help grow its enrollment and raise its national and international profile, with a primary campaign tagline of “The World Needs More Cowboys.”

UW McNair Scholars Present Summer Research Projects July 30

Thirteen students will present their summer research projects during the University of Wyoming’s 26th annual McNair Scholars Research Symposium Monday, July 30, in the Wyoming Union Family Room.

University of Wyoming Calendar for July 16

These are among the activities scheduled July 16-22 at the University of Wyoming:

Seven UW Research Projects Garner Use of Cheyenne Supercomputer

Seven University of Wyoming research projects, many of which will directly impact Wyoming and the nation, have been chosen to receive computational time and storage space at the supercomputer in Cheyenne. Energy, the atmosphere, watersheds and wind farms are some of the research topics.

UW Offers Tickets to Colorado Rapids Match

Tickets for University of Wyoming students to attend the Saturday, Aug. 11, Colorado Rapids/San Jose Earthquakes soccer match go on sale Monday, July 23.

International Low

The University of Wyoming Department of Chemistry is hosting an internationally recognized scientific conference, titled “Chemistry and Physics at Low Temperature (CPLT),” this week.

Climates Effect on Yellowstone Species Topic of UW

A postdoctoral research scientist will discuss how certain species cope with climate change in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem (GYE) at the University of Wyoming National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center Thursday, July 19. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.

UWs $20 Million Microbial Grant Research Projects Underway This Summer

Microbes -- those living, single-celled organisms too small for the naked eye to see -- could end up doing some mighty big things for the University of Wyoming.

UW Joins Institute of International Educations Generation Study Abroad Initiative

The University of Wyoming is among more than 800 entities committed to the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Generation Study Abroad initiative to help more Americans gain international experience through study-abroad programs.

UW Vehicles Part of Highway Patrol K

If you see University of Wyoming vehicles being searched by law enforcement officers and their drug-sniffing dogs Tuesday morning south of Laramie, don’t be concerned.

UW Parking Permits Available July 10

University of Wyoming parking permits for 2018-19 will be available for purchase beginning tomorrow (July 10).

UW Information Technology Recognizes Excellence

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.

Campus Construction Update for July 8

These are among the construction activities scheduled July 8-14 at the University of Wyoming:

UWs Jacoby Golf Course Lifts Its Profile

Investments in improvements to the University of Wyoming’s Glenn “Red” Jacoby Golf Course are paying dividends, as the course is attracting more high-level competitions.

UW Summer Concert Series Features 10 Stranger July 11

The University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series features 10¢ Stranger Wednesday, July 11. The event is free and open to the public.

UW Ecology Student Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

You could say that Samuel Case’s education has gone to the birds. The University of Wyoming Ph.D. student received a feather in his cap, recently earning a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet July 10

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hear a report on implementation of UW’s strategic plan and receive updates on a number of other matters during a meeting Tuesday through Friday, July 10-13, in Cody.

University of Wyoming Calendar for July 9

These are among the activities scheduled July 9-15 at the University of Wyoming:

UW Offers Tickets to Ron White Show in Cheyenne

The University of Wyoming’s 7220 Entertainment will offer discounted tickets to comedian Ron White’s show Saturday, Aug. 4, at 8 p.m. at the Cheyenne Civic Center.

Snowy Range Summer Theatre Closes with Musical About Love

Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit, plays out center stage in the Snowy Range Summer Theatre’s finale.

Emeritus Professor to Discuss Yellowstones Geysers at UW

A distinguished professor of geophysics and geology will discuss the anatomy of Old Faithful and Yellowstone National Park at the University of Wyoming National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center Thursday, July 12. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.

Cheyenne Student Receives UW Optometry Scholarship

Sarah Morton, of Cheyenne, is the recipient of the University of Wyoming’s James A. Boucher O.D. and Julie M. Uhlmann Ph.D. Optometry Scholarship.

UWs Reutzel Appointed to International Literacy Association Panel

University of Wyoming College of Education Dean D. Ray Reutzel recently was selected to serve on the International Literacy Association (ILA) Literacy Research Panel (LRP).

Seventeen UW Researchers to Make Presentations at Ecological Society of America Meeting

Seventeen University of Wyoming faculty, staff and students will present their research findings at the 103rd annual meeting of the Ecological Society of America Aug. 5-10 in New Orleans, La.

Contact Us

Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu


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