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UW-Led Study Traces Indigenous Population Shifts in North America Before Europeans

February 3, 2025

For a long time, researchers have sought to estimate the size of North America’s Indigenous population before European colonization to fully understand its impact.

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A Testament to Wyoming’s Culture of Opportunity, Merit and Excellence

Since University of Wyoming alumnus Josh Allen was crowned the NFL’s Most Valuable Player last week, the university hasn’t been just celebrating the ...

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UW Ad to Feature Alumnus and NFL MVP Josh Allen During Super Bowl

University of Wyoming alumnus Josh Allen just missed out on making the Super Bowl this year, but some viewers of Sunday’s big football game will stil...

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More Than 200 Big-Game Migrations Now Mapped Across American West

Wildlife managers, scientists and conservationists have a more complete ecological map of the American West with the release today (Thursday) of 36 n...

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UW Faculty Members’ Continued Research Finds Vertical Dancers Have Keen Eye for Inve...

Vertical dancers -- those who dance high in the air many feet off the ground -- may not be able to spin a web or effortlessly scale a wall like Spide...

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Wyoming Integrated Test Center Selected for Department of Energy Funding

The Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC), managed by the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER), was provisionally selected to nego...

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Alum Endows First UW Professorship in Mathematics

The University of Wyoming has received a landmark gift to establish the first-ever endowed professorship in the Department of Mathematics and Statist...

Campus Announcements

UW English Professor’s Book Makes Most Anticipated Books of 2025 List

Arielle Zibrak, a professor of English at the University of Wyoming, edited a volume of short stories by American women writers that is forthcoming f...

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Bison and Wind River Indian Reservation Subject of Bristol Photojournalism Presentat...

Bison sustained Indigenous communities for generations by shaping their traditions and spirituality, as well as providing food, clothing and shelter....

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UW’s Webb Receives NSF CAREER Award to Study Relationship Between Snowmelt and Strea...

Communities worldwide rely on water resources from mountain snowpacks. Because of this, snow hydrology research in recent years has used a variety of...

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Five Graduates to Receive Outstanding Alumni Awards From UW

The University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) will honor the achievements of five recipients through its annual UWAA Awards during the Brown an...

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Major Gift to UW Supports Students From Wind River Indian Reservation

The University of Wyoming has received a major gift of $500,000 from the estate of the late William “Bill” Kruggel to support Wind River Indian Reser...

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UW Board of Trustees to Meet Feb. 19 via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold its regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Events

Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra Featured in UW Jazz Festival Final Concert Feb. 24

The University of Wyoming Department of Music Jazz Festival will present the renowned Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra in the festival’s final concert...

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Author Phil White to Present ‘Trials and Triumphs: Black Americans at University of ...

Laramie author Phil White will discuss his latest book, “Trials and Triumphs: Black Americans at the University of Wyoming,” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, F...

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UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Business Funding Workshop in Casper Feb. 19

For anyone looking to obtain funding for their small business, advice and assistance are available.

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UW Extension to Host Annual Harvest Wyoming Conference in Cheyenne March 8

For those interested in home gardening and small-scale food production, University of Wyoming Extension will host a one-day conference in Cheyenne Sa...

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UW Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band to Perform at UW Feb. 21

The University of Wyoming’s Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band will present “Spectacle” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in the Buchanan Center for the Pe...

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Career Fairs for UW Students Feb. 12

University of Wyoming students will have the opportunity to connect with potential employers in two career fairs on campus Wednesday, Feb. 12.

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STEM-ology Provides Ocean Science for All Ages in February

STEM-ology, a monthly series of themed science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) events for all ages, kicks off this month at the Unive...

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Makerspace Hosts Valentine’s Day Program for UW Students

“Valentine's Day Makerspace Magic” is the theme of the monthly Makerspace Celebrate and Create program from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the Univers...

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Hospitality and Tourism Fair for UW Students Feb. 13

A fair for the hospitality, tourism and outdoor recreation industries will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in the University of Wyo...

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UW-Led Wyoming Dementia Together Caregiver Program Offered Feb. 12

“Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness” is the topic of a Wyoming Dementia Together (WDT) program Wednesday, Feb. 12.

This Week at UW

Makerspace GeekOUT! Programs Offered Each Thursday for UW Students

Beginning today (Thursday) and each Thursday from 8-11 p.m., University of Wyoming students can create something unique during a GeekOUT! program and...

This Week at UW

UW Operations Outlines Recommended Cold Weather Procedures

University of Wyoming Operations has issued recommendations to ensure safety and security in all buildings during lengthy closures or anticipated per...

This Week at UW

UW in the News

State, national and international media frequently feature the University of Wyoming and members of its community in stories. Here is a summary of so...

Campus Announcements

Eight School of Energy Resources Students Represent UW at 2025 NAPE Summit

Eight University of Wyoming students in the School of Energy Resources (SER) academic program attended the 2025 North American Petroleum Expo (NAPE) ...

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UW Grad Student Wins Inaugural National Scholarship

Brianna Hauke, a master’s student studying atmospheric science at the University of Wyoming, has been awarded the inaugural Marian H. Rose Research S...

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University of Wyoming Fall Semester Provost’s Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2024 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

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University of Wyoming Fall Semester Provost's Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2024 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

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University of Wyoming Fall Semester Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2024 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

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University of Wyoming Fall Semester Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls: Nonresid...

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2024 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

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University of Wyoming Fall Semester President’s Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2024 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.

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University of Wyoming Fall Semester President’s Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2024 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.

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UW Nordic Skiing Pokes Claim Victories at WCU Invitational

It was another successful weekend for the University of Wyoming Nordic men’s and women’s ski teams Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1-2, at the Western Colo...

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Wyoming Business Tips for February

An occasional look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a co...

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