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COMMUNITY ENGAGED FACULTY INSTITUTE 2026-27
Applications are open until Monday, November 9, 2026 for the Community Engaged Faculty Institute 2026-27 program year. UW faculty interested in designing or revising service-learning and community-engaged curriculum within a cohort model are encouraged to apply. Faculty fellows will be selected through a competitive process and notified by December 9, 2026.
CEFI is designed to advance UW faculty efforts to provide impactful service-learning and community-engaged opportunities for UW students. The program supports UW’s designation as a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged Campus and institutional priorities of pursuing excellence in teaching, student success, and strengthening relationships with external community partners.
UW faculty interested in designing or revising service-learning and community-engaged curriculum for implementation are encouraged to apply. Selected faculty fellows will participate in eight two-hour workshops January through April 2027, develop a final project, and complete assessment activities. Fellows are awarded a $1,000 stipend upon completion of program requirements.
Selected fellows should plan to attend all eight workshop dates in 2026*.
Wednesdays 11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Jan 27 | Feb 3, 17, 24 | Mar 31 | Apr 7, 14, 21
*Interested applicants who have only one conflict are encouraged to apply and note the conflict in their application.
Thank you to the following units that support this initiative:
- UW Academic Affairs
- Science Initiative’s Learning Actively Mentoring Program (LAMP)
- Service, Leadership, and Community Engagement (SLCE)
- Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning (ECTL)
- Wallop Civic Engagement Program
- Stewart Family Enrichment Fund within the School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies (SPPAIS)
Interested applicants and other individuals can learn more about past program cohorts in UW News: 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 and in our UW Community Engagement Reports
Join UW's Commemoration of America's 250th
In recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary, UW is presenting a yearlong series of events designed to foster learning, reflection, and civic engagement. The calendar includes keynote lectures, panel discussions, exhibitions, and community gatherings, with additional events added throughout the year as they are submitted. Check back periodically to stay current on upcoming programs and opportunities to join the commemoration.
UW Community Engagement Report 2024-25
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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UW Achieves National Community Engagement Designation
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.
The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming's only four-year university with the top research universities in the United States.