Cowboy Chronicles

A Thank You Note to UW

By Makena N.

Published December 2, 2025

Student Life Blogs

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Academics & Career Blogs

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Outreach & Community Blogs

LEARN MORE Campus Sustainability First Generation Students Cowboys Football Game Day Giving Day Josh Allen by the Numbers Serving with Purpose The Big Event UW Sims UW Wrapped Winter Preparedness

Becoming a Student Blogs

LEARN MORE Packing for College Freshman Advice How I Chose UW Life Lessons Brought to you by College New Student Days Living with a Roommate Saddle Up Guide What I Learned From College Parents & Family Guide

Fun & Entertainment

Josh Allen runs with the football as a UW Cowboy

Josh Allen by the Numbers

Becoming a Student

two students celebrate graduation from UW.

Life Lessons: Brought to You By College

Recent Blog Articles

Step inside Cowboy Chronicles, where UW students dish out tips, wins, challenges and campus adventures — all the things that make the Cowboy experience real.

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From Laramie with Love

December 11, 2025

Get a student’s perspective on what UW parents should know, from care packages to campus resources, and how to support your C...

A Thank You Note to UW

December 2, 2025

From first steps on campus to my final student blog, here’s how UW shaped my story, my dreams and the person I’ve become.

Josh Allen by the Numbers

November 18, 2025

Before Josh Allen took the field in Buffalo and became an MVP, his journey began here, at the University of Wyoming.

Life Lessons: Brought to You By College

November 10, 2025

College teaches more than academics. Explore the hidden curriculum of life lessons, resilience, and self-discovery.

My Life at UW

October 27, 2025

Like every other college student working hard for their degree, I am exhausted by the end of the day. However, I have never b...

Giving Day: Lighting the way to Success for Every Student

October 17, 2025

UW Giving Day is a 24-hour celebration of all things Brown and Gold! It’s your chance to show your Cowboy pride and make a di...

cowboy joe runs across the end zone to celebrate a Cowboys Touchdown!

Cowboy Football Game Day

September 25, 2025

Cowboy football isn’t just about the plays on the field, it’s a high altitude celebration of pride, tradition and western gri...

Serving with Purpose

September 16, 2025

Discover how service and leadership at the University of Wyoming shaped one student’s journey through volunteering, Alternati...

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