College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources Dean's Office

Acting Dean Kelly Crane

Kelly Crane

 

 

Kelly Crane is currently the Acting Dean for the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources, and the Director of the Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Program.

Kelly received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management from the University of Wyoming, and his undergraduate degree in Rangeland Resources from the University of Idaho.  His academic career began at the University of Wyoming where he served as an area educator and state extension range specialist.  Kelly moved from Wyoming to launch a successful rangeland consulting firm, and also served as the Rangeland Extension Specialist for the University of Idaho.  In 2011, Kelly returned to Wyoming as an Associate Director for UW Extension, a position he held for nearly 10 years before his assignment as Associate Dean and Director of UW Extension.  Immediately prior to his current position, Kelly was the Senior Associate Dean for the College. 


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Facts and Highlights

Growing people, knowledge, and communities

  • College scholarships totaling $708,775
  • Nine departments with as many as 13 exciting undergraduate degree programs to choose from
  • Received over $19 million in competitive research grants
  • 1:10 faculty to student ratio

Awards

  • Claudia Richbourg, Monticello, FL, Program in Ecology (Botany) won the John P. Ellbogen Outstanding Graduate Assistant Teaching Award
  • Melanie Torres, Westerly, RI, Program in Ecology (Ecosystem Science & Management) won the John P. Ellbogen Outstanding Graduate Assistant Teaching Award as well.
  • Samantha Nobes, Wall, NJ, Department of Plant Sciences, “Specialty cut flower production and pollinator visitation in protected environments” won the Outstanding Master

 

Total Enrollment
(Fall 2022)
1526
Undergraduates
1241
Graduate students
285
Student Body Statistics
Wyoming residents
49.9%
Out-of-state residents
39.3%
International students
9%
Full-time faculty members
92
Average class size
20

Contact Us

College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources
University of Wyoming
Department #3354
1000 E. University
Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-4133
Fax: (307) 766-4030
Email: agrdean@uwyo.edu

 

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