Community Engagement Highlights
There are a lot of exciting community events taking place across Wyoming. These are just a few!
- UW Innovation Week | Laramie | Sept 2-5
- Homesteading Conference | Cheyenne | Sept 6 | 8am-4pm
- Archaeology Fair | Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site | Sept 13 | 10am-3pm
- UW President's "State of the University" Address | Laramie and Livestreamed | Sept 16 | 3:30-5pm
- 8th Annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede | Sept 19-27
- Wyoming Computing Symposium: AI for WY Industries | Sept 25-26
Across Wyoming, incredible stories of collaboration, service and impact unfold every day, reflecting the spirit and strength of our communities. From local initiatives to statewide partnerships, the University of Wyoming is proud to be part of this ongoing story of engagement. Here, you'll find just a few highlights of the meaningful events and efforts led by UW and our partners throughout the state. These are moments that demonstrate the power of coming together to create lasting change.
- UW Extension Launches Emergency Hay Assistance Site for Producers Facing Wildfires
- UW, Partners Name 2025 Wyoming Business Hall of Fame Class
- UW Creates New Scholarship Endowment for Tribal Members
- State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder and the University of Wyoming Malcolm Wallop Program Launch Military History Curriculum with the National Museum of Military Vehicle
- UW’s Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute Surveys Peers
- Wyoming Wool Initiative Launches Fourth Annual Lamb-a-Year Program
- UW Science Initiative Launches STEM Sandbox
At the Office of Community Engagement (OCE), we may be a small team, but we make a big impact! Along with our two full-time staff members, we’re lucky to have an amazing group of student team members who help drive our efforts and keep things running smoothly. If you're around the Bureau of Mines on campus, stop in and see us, or feel free to reach out via our contact information. We're one phone call or email away!
SUPPORT LOCAL LARAMIE BUSINESSES ON FALL 2025 FOOTBALL HOME GAME DAYS!
Starting in September: Wear Brown & Gold and enjoy **10% off an item of the business’s choice** at participating downtown Laramie shops during every University of Wyoming home football game this season. Cheer on the Pokes and support local businesses!
Home Game Days: Sept 6 | Sept 13 | Oct 4 (Homecoming) | Oct 11 | Oct 25 | Nov 22
UW Community Engagement Report 2023-24
The UW Office of Community Engagement has compiled a report to highlight ways that the institution partners with, reaches out to and serves Wyoming’s communities. This report was designed to shine a light on and celebrate some of the many impactful connections between UW and the state.
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The University of Wyoming’s commitment to community engagement has earned recognition from the Carnegie Foundation. In 2024, UW received the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, acknowledging the institution's extensive outreach efforts throughout the state. Universities receive this designation only following a rigorous evaluation and documentation of their community engagement endeavors. This designation serves as a catalyst for the university to further refine its strategic approach to community engagement and expand upon existing initiatives.
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