Wayman C. Wing was a UW engineering alum, World War II veteran, a scholar, and an
athlete who, along with his wife Beah, established a scholarship at the University
of Wyoming to support engineering students and honor the memory of their beloved son
Roger.
A UW civil engineering graduate from the class of 1947, Wayman was a pioneer in seismic design. He was a first-generation Chinese American born in Evanston, Wyoming. His grounded upbringing in a small town and appreciation of family, friends, teachers, and mentors served as the foundation for his work ethic and future successes. His early successes began in high school as a star on the Evanston baseball, basketball, and football teams. As a scholar, he earned a full scholarship at the University of Wyoming.
World War II interrupted his college education. He enlisted in the Air Force (formerly the Army Air Corps) and rose to the level of Captain. After the war, Wayman returned to UW to complete his degree in civil engineering. In 1948, he received a master’s degree from Stanford University in California. He met the love of his life Beah, at a New Year’s Eve party in 1949. They were married nine months later.
In 1960, he formed the New York firm of Wayman C. Wing Consulting Engineers. Wayman received prestigious national awards and led many international construction projects. He received the New York Engineer of the Year Award and was also chosen to be archived in the UW American Heritage Center. He was inducted into the UW College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Hall of Fame, as well as nominated to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in World War II.
Wayman and Beah remembered the University of Wyoming in their will. Specifically, they directed their gifts to support the Roger G. Wing Memorial Scholarship and the Susan McCormack Scholarship. These gifts provide support for UW engineering students and memorialize their son, Roger, and honor Susan McCormack who served the UW College of Engineering as staff.
Have you ever considered including the University of Wyoming in your will? Your gift can be tailored to honor or memorialize the people or programs that are most important to you. For more information, please contact Brett Befus at 307-766-4259 or bbefus@uwyo.edu.
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