2022 University of Wyoming News

New Textbook on Blockchain and Web 3.0 Co-Written by UW’s Lupien

A textbook co-written by the director of the University of Wyoming Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation provides students and teachers with insights into the future of blockchain and Web 3.0.

New Immersive Story Map Brings to Life Worlds Longest Mule Deer Migration

For the first time, researchers have published a geonarrative revealing the record-breaking journey of Deer 255, whose story illustrates the challenges and opportunities for conserving migratory mule deer herds across the changing American West.

UW Online MS Nursing Program Sees Record Number of Winter Graduates

The online Master of Science program in the University of Wyoming’s Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing celebrated graduating 25 students at UW’s winter commencement ceremony Dec. 10.

UW Planetarium to Explore Black Holes, Dark Matter in the New Year

The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will delve into the mystery of black holes and dark matter in the new year.

UW Employees Asked to Take Services Satisfaction Survey

University of Wyoming employees are invited to participate in a services satisfaction survey as part of a comprehensive review of nonfaculty organization structures and nonfaculty job classification, job title and compensation programs.

UW College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Welcomes New Undergraduate Recruiter

The University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Physical Sciences recently named Jody Speight as the new undergraduate recruiter in the college’s Susan McCormack Center for Student Success.

UW Announces Holiday Closures

Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23-Monday, Jan. 2, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays as well as winter closure.

Natural Resources Attorney and Policy Expert Joins UW School of Energy Resources

Kara Brighton Fornstrom, a prominent natural resources attorney and regulatory policy expert, is the new University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) Center for Energy Regulation and Policy Analysis (CERPA) director.

UW Extension Releases Report on Horn Fly Management for Beef Cattle

A recent report published by University of Wyoming Extension presents the latest research and management options for cattle ranchers faced with horn fly infestations.

Statewide Survey Finds High Regard for UW Education Quality

A large majority of Wyoming residents believe the University of Wyoming provides strong undergraduate education and is an appealing place for Wyoming students to attend college, new survey results show.

UW, Partners Publish Updated Big

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the University of Wyoming and many other collaborators, has published the third volume in a series of new maps of big-game migration corridors.

UW Extension Announces 2022 Award Recipients

University of Wyoming Extension recently recognized educators across the state for outstanding service in 2022.

UW American Heritage Center Appoints Waggener as University Archivist and Historian

John Waggener has been appointed as the new university archivist and historian at the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC).

Jacobs Named UWs Roy L. and Caryl L. Cline Distinguished Professor in Engineering

Francois Jacobs has been named the inaugural Roy L. and Caryl L. Cline Distinguished Professor in Engineering, an endowed professorship administered by the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

Wyoming Business Tips for Dec. 19

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.

New Wyoming History Day Coordinator Hired by UW American Heritage Center

Bryce Mittelstadt was recently hired by the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) as the new Wyoming History Day (WHD) coordinator.

Inclusive Excellence Grant to UW From Howard Hughes Medical Institute Supports Community College Relationships

The University of Wyoming is the recipient of a six-year grant as part of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence 3 (IE3) initiative that will support continued collaborative relationship-building projects between Wyoming community colleges and UW.

UWs John Kaszuba Advances CO2 Storage Research With Recent Publication

John Kaszuba, the University of Wyoming’s John and Jane Wold Centennial Chair in Energy and School of Energy Resources professor of geology and geophysics, recently published an article in collaboration with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) that advances carbon dioxide storage research.

UW Extension Reports Insecticide Resistance in Alfalfa Weevil Documented in Wyoming

A new publication released by University of Wyoming Extension assesses insecticide resistance in alfalfa weevil populations in Wyoming, Montana and Utah. Suggestions for preventing and combating resistance also are provided.

UWs EORI Finds Potential for Improved Oil Recovery in Two Fields

The University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) has found the potential for improved oil recovery in the Rozet and Windmill fields in northeast Wyoming.

UW Collaborates With Sweetwater County Library System to Offer Blood Pressure Kits for Checkout

Self-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at the Sweetwater County Library System by way of a collaborative pilot project among the Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) at the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program an

TW Foundation Honors Neil McMurry With Gift to UWs IMPACT 307

A gift of $1 million to the University of Wyoming from the TW Foundation, a philanthropic organization based in Casper, supports Wyoming businesses through the university’s IMPACT 307 business launchpad.

UWs Office of Sponsored Programs Announces Personnel Changes

A couple of administrative changes have taken place in the University of Wyoming Office of Sponsored Programs.

UW Staff Employee of Third Quarter Reception Dec. 19

A reception for Kathy Norris, University of Wyoming Staff Employee of the Third Quarter, will be Monday, Dec. 19, at 8:30 a.m. in the Wyoming Union Family Room.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Wednesday via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold its regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Proposals for UW American Heritage Center Teaching, Research Grants Program Now Accepted

Proposals are now being accepted by the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) for its Teaching and Research Grants program.

Wyoming Business Tips for Dec. 12

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.

UWs EORI Publishes CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery Update

The University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) has published an updated report on Wyoming’s carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery potential, prospective amenable oil and gas fields, and favorable CO2 pipeline capacity.

Supporting Our UW Communities Following Recent Events

Our world, nation and state have experienced an increase in hateful rhetoric targeting historically underrepresented and vulnerable groups, including the LGBTQIAP2S+ community. UW has not escaped this type of bigotry, and we must take an unequivocal stand against it -- while at the same time express

UW Solar Decathlon House Takes Shape Near Lander

Work is progressing on a solar-powered home in the foothills of Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains that represents the entry by a team of University of Wyoming students in an international competition to design zero-energy buildings.

UW Holiday Market Dec. 9 at Conference Center

More than 50 vendors will sell a wide assortment of products at the University of Wyoming Holiday Market Friday, Dec. 9.

UW Establishes Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts

Five residencies for University of Wyoming students and faculty members this fall have kicked off a new UW center for the arts and humanities named for a famed Wyoming artist who was one of the university’s most generous benefactors.

UW Department of Music Holiday Gala Dec. 10

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” its holiday gala concerts, Dec. 10-11.

UWs Black 14 to Receive 2023 NCAA Inspiration Award

The Black 14 have been selected to receive a 2023 NCAA Inspiration Award at the NCAA Convention in San Antonio, Texas, in January.

UW, Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Lunch and Learn Program on Exporting

In 2019, Wyoming companies exported more than $1.37 billion in goods to the world. Of the companies that export, 97 percent are small businesses.

UW College of Ag Names Associate Director of New Ranch Management Program

The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources welcomes Randall Violett as associate director of its Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Program.

High School Students Receive Journalism, Yearbook Awards During Convention at UW

Individual and team winners were presented awards during the Wyoming High School Student Press Association (WHSSPA) conference held for the first time at the University of Wyoming last month.

Donate Food and Have Parking Fines Reduced at UW Starting Today

People who have unpaid parking citations of less than $39 at the University of Wyoming can have their fines reduced by donating nonperishable items for a food drive beginning today (Monday).

Breezy Taggart to Give Sandeen Lecture at UW Dec. 12

Assistant Instructional Professor Breezy Taggart will present the annual Sandeen Lecture in the Humanities Monday, Dec. 12, at the University of Wyoming.

UW Winter Commencement Dec. 10

The University of Wyoming will accord degrees to over 800 students during a combined winter commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10, at 9:30 a.m. in the Arena-Auditorium.

UW Student-Led SparkTank Project Selects Laramie Nonprofit Finalists for Competition

University of Wyoming Ethics Club members recently selected four Albany County nonprofit organizations to participate in the next SparkTank event.

UW Helps Form Mountains and Plains University Innovation Alliance

The University of Wyoming has joined a dozen colleges and universities across the Northern Plains and the Rocky Mountain West to form a regional technology and innovation alliance that aims to provide lasting opportunities for innovation-led economic growth.

New UW Extension Publication Analyzes Retail Sales in Wyoming

A new publication from University of Wyoming Extension offers a valuable resource for Wyoming business owners, elected officials, community planners and residents interested in understanding local and regional sales trends.

UWs Theatre and Dance, Symphony Orchestra to Present The Nutcracker Dec. 8

The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance, along with the UW Symphony Orchestra, will celebrate the holiday season with “The Nutcracker,” a cherished family favorite, Dec. 8-11.

Xylophone Virtuoso to Perform With UW Percussion Ensemble Dec. 2

SK Kakraba, a renowned virtuoso on the Ghanaian gyil, a wooden xylophone, will perform with the University of Wyoming Percussion Ensemble Friday, Dec. 2.

Wyoming Business Tips for Dec. 5

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.

UWs EORI Sponsors Successful Test of Radius Drilling Technology

Wyoming oil and gas operators may have a new tool to improve the performance of both injection and production wells, thanks to a project sponsored by the University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI).

UW, Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Webinar on Situational Awareness, Threat Detection

Small-business owners can receive an introduction to the skills and knowledge pertinent to situational awareness and identifying preincident indicators of violence in the workplace.

UW Survey: Early Voting Remains Popular in Wyoming

Early voting remains popular in the Equality State, according to the latest survey conducted by the University of Wyoming.

UW-Led Research Finds Hurricane Forecasts Impair Birth Outcomes

In August 2011, as Hurricane Irene approached North Carolina, the National Hurricane Center released forecasts depicting where in the state the storm might hit.

Wyoming Opinion on Abortion Has Changed Little in 20 Years, According to UW Survey

The abortion issue has been a matter of national political debate over the past five decades, with the debate intensifying with the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the precedent set in Roe v. Wade. Public opinion in Wyoming regarding abortion has changed little over the past 20 years,

UWs Sheridan R&E Center Donates Nearly 1,600 Pounds of Beans to Food Bank of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming’s Sheridan Research and Extension (R&E) Center recently donated nearly 1,600 pounds of dry beans to Food Bank of Wyoming, based in Casper.

UW, Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Webinar on Business Credit, Funding

Small-business owners can take the guesswork out of the steps necessary to set their businesses up for success.

UW-Led Conference on Support for Dementia Caregivers in Casper Nov. 30

Experts on dementia care from throughout the region will meet in Casper for the first “Strengthening Wyoming’s Dementia Community” conference Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Casper College, located at 125 College Drive.

Northern Arapaho Endowment Scholarship Applications for 2023

Scholarship applications are available starting Dec. 1 for the Northern Arapaho Endowment for the 2023-24 academic year at the University of Wyoming.

Chief Washakie Memorial Endowment Scholarship Applications for 2023

Scholarship applications are available starting Dec. 1 for the Chief Washakie Memorial Endowment for the 2023-24 academic year at the University of Wyoming.

UWs Koprowski Receives Aldo Leopold Memorial Award

The most effective way to advance wildlife conservation is through partnerships, says John Koprowski, dean of the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources.

UW to Host Wellness, Destress Events for Students

A variety of free activities are planned to help University of Wyoming students deal with stress in healthy ways as the semester comes to a close.

UW Survey Finds Donald Trump Remains Popular in Wyoming

Former President Donald Trump remains popular among the people of Wyoming, according to a recent University of Wyoming survey.

UW Science Initiative Educators Present Active

Seven Learning Actively Mentoring Program (LAMP) educators from the University of Wyoming and Laramie County Community College recently presented projects at the Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

UW Parking Permits for Spring Available Starting Dec. 1

University of Wyoming parking permits for the spring semester can be renewed or purchased beginning Thursday, Dec. 1.

Former CEO of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to Speak at UW

Jerry Blann, former president and CEO of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), will discuss the past, present and future of the ski industry at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the University of Wyoming.

UW Trustees Move Forward on Presidents Evaluation

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has reviewed input from UW faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders as it evaluates the performance of President Ed Seidel.

UW Trustees Approve New Certificate Programs in Carbon Capture, Land Administration

The University of Wyoming will offer two new certificate programs to equip current students and working professionals in the evolving energy landscape.

UW Planetarium Highlights Holiday Season With Star of the Magi in December

The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will celebrate the holiday season with a “Star of the Magi” program in December.

UW Housing, Law School Construction Projects Set to Begin

Construction projects for new student housing and an expansion of the College of Law Building could begin in about a month, following action last week by the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees.

UW Delays Parking Garage Opening, Lot Closures as Parking Areas Added Along North Campus

Due to issues related to materials availability, the opening of the University of Wyoming’s new parking garage will be delayed until during the spring semester.

UW Appoints VP for Online, Continuing Education

An experienced higher education administrator who has developed distance education programs at multiple institutions has been appointed as the University of Wyoming’s vice provost for online and continuing education.

UWs Second Annual Wild and Working Lands Film Festival Open for Submissions

Submissions for the second annual Wild and Working Lands Film Festival, sponsored by the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming, are now being accepted.

UWs Khasilova Receives International Volunteer Award

Dilnoza Khasilova, a University of Wyoming Global Engagement Fellow, recently received an international volunteer service award from NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

UW, Wyoming Wool Initiative Launch Inaugural Lamb

This fall, the University of Wyoming and the Wyoming Wool Initiative launched the state’s first Lamb-a-Year program.

UW Assistant Lecturer Receives Teacher Award From State Language Association

Adriana Noya, right, a UW Department of Modern and Classical Languages assistant lecturer, is presented the Teacher of the Year Award from Wyoming Association of Language Teachers President Hope McKay during a recent ceremony in Casper. (Tracy Kirven Photo) A University of Wyoming assistant lecture

UW Appoints VP for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The director of Cornell University’s Student Disability Services (SDS) has been appointed as the University of Wyoming’s first full-time vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Goshen County Start-Up Challenge Announces Pitch Night Winners

Three businesses were named winners at the first-ever IMPACT Goshen County Pitch Night, which took place Nov. 10 in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the campus of Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington.

UW Will Add Chick-fil-A to Wyoming Union Dining Options

Aiming to meet consumer demand and increase traffic in the Wyoming Union, the University of Wyoming will open a Chick-fil-A dining option in the 2023-24 academic year.

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