UW Student Blog Articles

October 21, 2024

Here, UW Giving Day is more than just a 24-hour fundraising campaign—it's a campus-wide celebration of Cowboy spirit and generosity. Behind the scenes, it takes the dedicated efforts of every department, campus partner, and passionate advocate to make this day of giving truly successful.

September 24, 2024

Feeling ready to tour and explore the beauty and excitement of the University of Wyoming? As a UW student, I’ve found some must-see spots that give you a real taste of what campus life is all about!

September 10, 2024

ACES Career Fairs cater to a wide range of majors and career interests. Whether you are aiming for a role in Engineering, Marketing, or another field, ACES will link you with companies and organizations that can pave the way for a successful career. There are even different career fairs for the different colleges at UW to connect you with the right people in your field and make the experience even more intimate.

August 22, 2024

Graduate school can be incredibly intimidating. As you begin thinking about applying to a program, it can quickly become overwhelming deciding where you should even begin. Although graduate programs are incredibly diverse, and application requirements will vary from one to another, I’m here to provide some helpful tips and a step-by-step guide that I used to successfully apply to PhD programs myself.

July 31, 2024

Howdy Pokes! We hope you had a great summer and are getting excited to come to the University of Wyoming! We asked some of our Poke Pack Leaders about what excites them during Saddle Up and to share some tips to get the most out of your time here!

July 11, 2024

Being the “UW TikTok Girl” for two and a half years had a huge impact on my college experience, and although I wouldn’t trade it for the world, it’s definitely a role that came with some unique challenges. Through learning about myself, my university, and the people around me, these are a few nuggets of wisdom that have stuck with me.

June 21, 2024

Staying in Laradise for the summer? Check out these 12 summer bucket list activities and start crossing them off!

June 3, 2024

Like many, I saw university as an opportunity to learn and grow both academically and as an individual. University was an opportunity for change. So, when I entered my first year of school in 2019, I attempted to search out opportunities that lead me to growth.

May 7, 2024

With commencement just around the corner, I asked some of the graduating Cowboy Coaches what they are looking forward to after graduation and how their college experience has shaped them as a person.

April 23, 2024

I was pleasantly surprised to discover the depth of sustainability initiatives at UW the many opportunities for student involvement. We live in a world where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global issues, so sustainability efforts have become increasingly more prevalent. In honor of Earth Day, I delved into learning more about the avenues through which students can engage in campus sustainability efforts.