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SPOTLIGHT

SPOTLIGHT

Spring Issue of UWyo Magazine Offers Guide for Incoming Students

The spring issue of UWyo Magazine -- the University of Wyoming’s flagship publication -- provides a guide for new students with advice from experts and Cowboy Coach upperclassmen.

Topics include what students wish they’d known sooner; keys to academic success; all aspects of wellness; career success; getting involved; “adulting”; university traditions; and an article for parents by parents. Additional sections include alumni spotlights and a feature on UW’s new char-brick coal demonstration house.

“We are home to so many impressive students and programs,” says UWyo Magazine Managing Editor Micaela Myers. “By tapping into UW’s student Cowboy Coaches, we’re able to provide incoming students with advice straight from their peers. We also interviewed experts across campus to let students know the plethora of resources available, plus the best tips for all aspects of student success. We hope alumni and other readers will share this issue with the young people in their lives.”

Read more or access the digital flipbook.

Kobulnicky Receives UW Foundation Stewardship Award

University of Wyoming Department of Physics and Astronomy Professor Chip Kobulnicky has received the UW Foundation Stewardship Award.

The UW Foundation Stewardship Award recognizes the leadership of a UW faculty member who excels in the relationship-building and stewardship of alumni and donors through effective use of private gifts, engaging former students in the activities of the university, and a commitment to strong external relationships for the betterment of UW.

“When the passion of a donor intersects with the mission of the university, wonderful things can happen. Even greater things are possible when a donor sees that their gift is having enormous impact,” says UW Provost and Executive Vice President Kevin Carman. “Dr. Kobulnicky has done a wonderful job of building the Teton STEM Academy, advocating for it and delivering on fulfilling its vision.”

UW Establishes Ripple Blockchain Collaboratory to Support Education and Research

A gift from Ripple, a leading provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, will establish a Ripple Blockchain Collaboratory at the University of Wyoming, which will foster innovation in blockchain, cryptocurrency and cybersecurity to help transform the finance and technology industries.

“Given the caliber of its leadership and research programs, the University of Wyoming is in the perfect position to help promote and accelerate the development of blockchain technology and real-world use cases like central bank digital currencies, NFTs and carbon credit markets,” says Lauren Weymouth, director of university partnerships at Ripple. “We are thrilled to welcome the University of Wyoming to our University Blockchain Research Initiative and look forward to working alongside faculty and students to create a more robust and valuable global blockchain ecosystem for all.”

The Ripple Blockchain Collaboratory will be based in the UW Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation, the College of Engineering and Applied Science and the College of Law. This funding will support UW undergraduate and graduate students interested in blockchain, cryptocurrency and cybersecurity as they pursue degrees and launch their careers, ensuring a skilled workforce for Wyoming’s technology future. Additionally, UW will operate an XRPL validator on campus, which performs the vital work of verifying transactions.