News

October 31, 2022 — A new master’s degree program in energy and petroleum engineering will be the first to offer graduate courses in blockchain starting in fall 2023 at the University of Wyoming.

October 31, 2022 — The University of Wyoming Collegiate Chorale will present “Nothing Gold Can Stay” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

October 31, 2022 — Colleagues of Kathy Norris consider her every bit as important to the success of the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) as the staff members and the entrepreneurship clients they serve.

October 28, 2022 — Nobuntu, a dynamic female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe, are the special guest artists scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the University of Wyoming Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

October 28, 2022 — The University of Wyoming Accessibility Committee will host a series of town-hall meetings next week for faculty, staff and students to obtain a better sense of how people experience access and accessibility on campus.

October 28, 2022 — The annual University of Wyoming Outdoor Gear Swap has a new sponsor: the nationally recognized UW Nordic ski team.

October 28, 2022 — Previous studies have determined that astronauts can judge inverted movements better than people on Earth due to the astronauts’ unique visuomotor experience with inverted movements in space.

October 28, 2022 — The School of Energy Resources (SER) is requesting proposals for a funding opportunity for University of Wyoming faculty and staff members on nuclear-related research projects as part of an initiative to grow nuclear research capacity among the campus community.

October 28, 2022 — Working in a University of Wyoming lab six years ago, undergraduate computer science student Russell Todd, of Baggs, sought to merge a state-of-the-art virtual-reality system with a cutting-edge motion-capture system to understand human-computer interaction.

October 27, 2022 — The University of Wyoming Jazz Studies area will present guest saxophonist Jordan VanHemert with UW’s Jazz Ensemble II at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

October 27, 2022 — Scientists researching forest carnivores such as martens, foxes and coyotes spend hours clambering through rugged terrain, sometimes in deep snow, placing and baiting camera traps to learn about animals’ behavior in relation to their habitat.

October 27, 2022 — For small-business owners in Wyoming, trademarks are an important part of marketing their companies, as trademarks allow customers to recognize their businesses and products.

October 27, 2022 — Retired University of Wyoming Department of Botany chair Dennis Knight is co-author of a book that highlights the Northern Great Plains and blends the natural and human histories of the region.

October 27, 2022 — A weekly 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.

October 27, 2022 — For the first time, the Wyoming High School Student Press Association will hold its annual conference at the University of Wyoming.

October 26, 2022 — The debut issue of an open peer-reviewed journal, published by University of Wyoming Libraries, launched today (Wednesday).

October 26, 2022 — The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a once-in-a-generation investment in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness. Small-business owners in Wyoming can learn how they fit into that picture.

October 26, 2022 — After being closed since Aug. 9 due to electrical-related damage to its theater equipment, the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium is now fully operational and will soon resume its regular monthly programming schedule.

October 26, 2022 — The University of Wyoming is among 30 colleges and universities selected to participate in Phase 1 of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition.

October 25, 2022 — “The Entertaining Life of Buddy Ebsen” is the new exhibition hosted by the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC).

October 25, 2022 — The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present a special guest saxophone and piano performance at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

October 25, 2022 — Two finalists for the position of vice provost for online and continuing education at the University of Wyoming will have on-campus interviews beginning Wednesday, Oct. 26, and have provided their virtual lightning talks, available for review by the campus community.

October 25, 2022 — What business did a north German composer have, writing a symphony he nicknamed “Italian?” Audience members will discover this at the University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra’s (UWSO) performance Thursday, Oct. 27.

October 24, 2022 — The 2022 Governor’s Business Forum, Wyoming’s premier event for analysis and discussion of the state’s economic and business climate, will take place Tuesday through Thursday, Nov. 15-17, at the University of Wyoming’s Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

October 24, 2022 — The University of Wyoming’s Carnegie Community Engagement Task Force invites the UW community and partners to listening sessions in early November.

October 24, 2022 — Two finalists for the position of vice provost for online and continuing education at the University of Wyoming have been identified, and they’re scheduled to have on-campus interviews beginning Wednesday, Oct. 26.

October 24, 2022 — Michelle DiPasquale, the University of Wyoming’s violence prevention coordinator, has been invited as a guest speaker for the virtual Take Back the Night global event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, to support survivors and raise awareness about ending sexual violence.

October 21, 2022 — The University of Wyoming Chamber Orchestra will present “Brazilian Strings” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

October 21, 2022 — An employee in the University of Wyoming’s Office of Research and Economic Development recently received the designation of certified pre-award research administrator (CPRA) from the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC).

October 21, 2022 — The University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (WyCEI) has started a new speaker and workshop series that aims to inspire and engage new and current entrepreneurs around the state.

October 20, 2022 — The University of Wyoming Division of Kinesiology and Health Master of Science in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Program has been recognized as No. 1 in the nation by EduMed.org.

October 20, 2022 — A weekly 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.

October 19, 2022 — Small-business owners in Wyoming can learn about the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program during a “Lunch and Learn” event with the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center.

October 19, 2022 — After Hurricane Fiona rocked the Dominican Republic last month, Ramesh Sivanpillai received the call.

October 19, 2022 — A rare species of sagebrush found only in southeast Wyoming survives primarily through pollination by bees, according to new research led by a University of Wyoming graduate student.

October 18, 2022 — Eli Bebout, a member of the Wyoming Enhanced Oil Recovery Commission (EORC), has been selected to receive the 2022 Bill Daniels Ethical Leadership Award.

October 18, 2022 — All the little ghouls, goblins, princesses, zombies and superheroes are invited to Safe Treat on the University of Wyoming campus from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. Events hosted by UW departments are free and open to the community.

October 18, 2022 — Native freshwater mussels are key to aquatic ecosystems, as these organisms improve water quality by filtering large water volumes as well as provide nutrients and substrate for other aquatic species.

October 17, 2022 — Award-winning author and journalist Jonathan Katz is the 2022 Cone Lecture in History speaker at the University of Wyoming.

October 17, 2022 — The University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences annual Keith and Thyra Thomson Honors Convocation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in the A&S auditorium.

October 17, 2022 — Yun Li, an assistant professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Zoology and Physiology, recently received a $2.25 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) RF1 grant to advance her Alzheimer’s disease research.

October 17, 2022 — Halfway to a fifth straight Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) title.

October 17, 2022 — The University of Wyoming is going big this year for the Big Give -- UW Giving Day.

October 17, 2022 — University of Wyoming researchers have gained further insight into the biological processes that allow microscopic creatures called tardigrades to survive extreme conditions, including being completely dried out in suspended animation for years.

October 14, 2022 — The fall issue of UWyo Magazine, the flagship publication of the University of Wyoming, highlights the university’s efforts regarding animals and wildlife in the region.

October 14, 2022 — For 50 years, Rocky Mountain Power has supported the University of Wyoming. In total, Rocky Mountain Power has given over $1 million to UW programs, supporting hundreds of students and faculty from all areas of UW.

October 14, 2022 — Michael Cheadle, a professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Geology and Geophysics, spent two weeks in September teaching young female scientists in India about geology and granites.

October 14, 2022 — The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance’s fall season continues with “Antigone” Oct. 19-23 on the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts main stage.

October 13, 2022 — The founder and CEO of Laramie-based Handel Technologies will be the first speaker in a new series of presentations by the University of Wyoming’s new Wyoming Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (WyCEI).

October 13, 2022 — The University of Wyoming’s Political Science Club and Criminal Justice Club will host candidates for Albany County clerk and sheriff in two debates Thursday, Oct. 20.

October 13, 2022 — Self-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at the Albany County Public Library, thanks to a collaborative pilot project among the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA), the Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program and the Albany County Public Library.

October 13, 2022 — Rural and remote communities and schools in Wyoming soon will have access to robots, 3D printers, drones, laser cutters and all kinds of other STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) educational electronic tools and equipment. That is because the University of Wyoming’s Wyrkshop Mobile Makerspace program is ready to roll.

October 13, 2022 — A weekly 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.

October 12, 2022 — Mike Burns has been named as the new Timothy M. Miles Director of the Center for Professional Selling in the University of Wyoming College of Business.

October 12, 2022 — Trio Goiânia is the featured guest for the University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Faculty Recital Series at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The recital is free and open to the public.

October 12, 2022 — The University of Wyoming’s Ethics Club is accepting nominations for SparkTank, a College of Business initiative that awards funds to local nonprofit organizations.

October 12, 2022 — Students will learn more about the University of Wyoming, UW alumni will connect with their alma mater, and members of the public will find out more about UW’s presence in Carbon County during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Rawlins.

October 11, 2022 — Networking is an effective way to build meaningful relationships that support businesses in the long term.

October 11, 2022 — For anyone contemplating starting a small business, the thought alone can be daunting. However, advice and assistance are available.

October 11, 2022 — Three companies, including two started by University of Wyoming students, have been selected as recipients of $25,000 in seed money resulting from pitches at the 307 Startup Challenge during the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede.

October 10, 2022 — The Union Pacific Railroad has been a staple of Wyoming’s history since 1867 and helped establish it as a state. Now, a University of Wyoming student is showing that it is not an artifact from a bygone era, but it is still an important industry today.

October 10, 2022 — Six Sweetwater County startup companies won $37,500 in funding at the first Sweetwater County Innovation Launchpad (SCIL) Pitch Night Sept. 27 at the Broadway Theater in Rock Springs.

October 10, 2022 — It was about as close as the University of Wyoming and Casper College have been during a Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) rodeo competition this fall, but the Cowboys managed to hold off their main rival in winning their third team title with just one more regional rodeo left on the fall docket.

October 10, 2022 — Joseph Leimkuhler, the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Physical Sciences’ 2022 Homecoming Distinguished Alumnus, will speak Friday, Oct. 21, about current trends and the future of the oil and gas industry.

October 10, 2022 — Nominations for 2023 University of Wyoming honorary degrees are due to the Office of the President by Nov. 15.

October 10, 2022 — Insects today are causing unprecedented levels of damage to plants, even as insect numbers decline, according to new research led by University of Wyoming scientists.

October 10, 2022 — University of Wyoming Libraries recently launched a Peer Research Mentor (PRM) program to better support UW students in their academic success.

October 10, 2022 — A University of Wyoming professor has received a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant to study how forests in the Rocky Mountains of North America recover naturally -- with the help of wetlands -- after disturbances such as drought, insect outbreaks and wildfires.

October 7, 2022 — Latinos are the fastest-growing population in Wyoming, and education is important to that portion of the Cowboy State’s community, especially female students.

October 7, 2022 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold its regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12.

October 7, 2022 — “A River Out of Time,” a film that examines the current water crisis of the Colorado River Basin while following the 150th anniversary expedition of John Wesley Powell’s first exploration of the Green and Colorado rivers, will be screened at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Gryphon Theatre in Laramie. The screening is free and open to the public.

October 7, 2022 — University of Wyoming students have the opportunity to provide creative ideas on connections between plants and human beings.

October 6, 2022 — Several hands-on events and planetarium shows are among activities planned Saturday, Oct. 15, to celebrate Earth Science Week at the University of Wyoming.

October 6, 2022 — It’s as if deer showed up for a moving feast, only to stumble, balk and let the best food go stale.

October 6, 2022 — Robert Dreher, a conservation policy professional, will serve as the inaugural Visiting Senior Conservation Fellow in the University of Wyoming’s Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources.

October 6, 2022 — A weekly 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.

October 5, 2022 — More than 10,000 pounds of potatoes from the second annual potato harvest at the University of Wyoming’s James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) are in distribution across the state via Food Bank of Wyoming.

October 5, 2022 — Longtime University of Wyoming supporters and community leaders Mike and Karen Schutte will be the grand marshals of the annual UW Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 22.

October 5, 2022 — IMPACT 307, Sheridan’s business incubator, has announced six finalists for the 2022 Sheridan Start-Up Challenge entrepreneur competition.

October 5, 2022 — Small-business owners in Wyoming can learn how to secure construction bid contracts during a “Lunch and Learn” webinar hosted by the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).

October 5, 2022 — Fans in Laramie County have the chance to see the iconic University of Wyoming marching band as part of an outreach event Friday, Oct. 7.

October 5, 2022 — Mullen Days -- an interactive, interdisciplinary, community-centered space to process what the transformative power of fire means for Laramie’s human and natural communities -- will take place Oct. 13, 15 and 16. The University of Wyoming’s Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources hosts the free public event.

October 4, 2022 — Registration is still available for those who missed the 2022 Wyoming Blockchain Stampede and WyoHackathon featuring the Wyoming Cybersecurity Conference Sept. 19-23 at the University of Wyoming.

October 4, 2022 — A University of Wyoming assistant professor has received a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant to study how to optimize the operation of energy storage systems to improve reliability of the electric grid while handling the rapid move to renewable energy resources and electric vehicles (EVs) by the United States and the world.

October 3, 2022 — The final “feedback lab” to provide input on the University of Wyoming’s draft strategic plan is Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

October 3, 2022 — A new program that will train professionals in one of the nation’s fastest-growing health careers soon will be offered by the University of Wyoming, thanks to a $3 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

October 3, 2022 — The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources honored notable alumni and supporters during its annual Ag Appreciation weekend Sept. 29-Oct 1.

October 3, 2022 — It was back to winning for the University of Wyoming men’s rodeo team, while the Cowgirls were the runners-up for the third consecutive weekend.

October 3, 2022 — Four University of Wyoming graduates will be honored for their professional achievements and support of the university during Homecoming Oct. 17-22.

October 3, 2022 — The University of Wyoming will welcome over 50 faculty members and administrators from colleges and universities across the United States for a one-day national workshop, “Developing More Impactful Experiential Learning: Best Practices for Faculty-led Study Abroad,” Friday, Oct. 7, at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

October 3, 2022 — The University of Wyoming Biodiversity Institute and its partners recently honored those who participated in the Wyoming Naturalist Program (WNP). The group held its second annual meeting Sept. 24 in Casper to celebrate its members’ accomplishments over the past year.

October 3, 2022 — The University of Wyoming and other partners last week marked the launch of a new program called CONNEX™ Wyoming, an online software platform designed to strengthen the state’s local and domestic manufacturing supply chain.