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Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu
September 30, 2019
Nominations are now being accepted for the University of Wyoming Employee of the Fourth Quarter. The deadline is Friday, Dec. 6.
September 30, 2019
University of Wyoming employees have been granted one hour of release time to attend the inaugural Wyoming Supplier Fair Tuesday, Oct. 15.
September 30, 2019
More than halfway through the fall season, both the University of Wyoming rodeo clubs are proving last season was no fluke.
September 30, 2019
Acting President Neil Theobald has granted 90 minutes of release time for University of Wyoming employees to attend a town-hall meeting Thursday, Oct. 3, to discuss the results of the Diversity Campus Climate Survey taken by students, faculty and staff during spring 2019.
September 27, 2019
The University of Wyoming’s Phi Lambda Sigma chapter will host its 13th annual “Fall into Good Health Fair” Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m.-noon in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.
September 27, 2019
University of Wyoming Extension is partnering with the Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) to make offering fresh produce possible.
September 27, 2019
The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Wyoming at the completion of the 2019 spring semester.
September 27, 2019
The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following nonresident students at the completion of the 2019 summer semester.
September 27, 2019
The University of Wyoming has received a STARS Bronze rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
September 26, 2019
These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 30-Oct. 6 at the University of Wyoming:
September 26, 2019
A University of Wyoming Creative Writing Program student’s exploratory article on the push for voting rights by people who are incarcerated was published recently in The Atlantic.
September 26, 2019
University of Wyoming Libraries will host its second annual Open Education Symposium Thursday, Oct. 3.
September 26, 2019
In a nod to Halloween, October at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium offers a lineup of programs that range from the mysterious to the spooky.
September 26, 2019
The University of Wyoming Society of Women Engineers (SWE) student chapter will host its third annual WOMENgineering conference Saturday, Oct. 19, at UW’s new Engineering Education and Research Building.
September 25, 2019
The Laramie Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service is collaborating with multiple groups, including the University of Wyoming, to host local volunteer events on National and Wyoming Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 28.
September 25, 2019
Vacation packages, artwork and jewelry are among auction items that will be part of the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s 25th annual gala fundraiser Friday, Oct. 4.
September 25, 2019
Pat Neill believes in coincidences and, recently, that belief was rewarded.
September 25, 2019
Nine University of Wyoming students’ works were selected for the Department of English’s in-house peer-reviewed journal.
September 25, 2019
The University of Wyoming’s Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, in partnership with Denver Adult Probation, has been selected to participate in the Reducing Revocations Challenge.
September 24, 2019
Companies interested in doing business with the University of Wyoming from across the state are invited to UW’s first-ever Wyoming Supplier Fair Tuesday, Oct. 15.
September 24, 2019
The University of Wyoming American Heritage Center’s (AHC) Simpson Institute for Western Politics and Leadership is partnering with Western Wyoming Community College (Western) in Rock Springs to host a moderated discussion, titled “Breaking the Boom and Bust Cycle in Wyoming: Viewpoints from Southwe
September 24, 2019
“Locust: The Opera,” a one-hour chamber opera written by two University of Wyoming professors, will make its debut in Laramie Saturday, Oct. 5.
September 24, 2019
Students will learn more about the University of Wyoming, UW alumni will connect with their alma mater, and members of the public will find out more about UW’s presence in their community during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Thursday, Oct. 10, in Park County.
September 23, 2019
University of Wyoming faculty and staff members who work with lab equipment and supplies can learn more about Fisher Scientific at a supplier fair Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the Wyoming Union.
September 23, 2019
The manager of the University of Wyoming Extension office in Lander has been recognized for excellence with the organization’s Bright Future Award.
September 23, 2019
One of America’s most prominent scholars will visit the University of Wyoming when Elijah Anderson gives a campus address Thursday, Oct. 3.
September 23, 2019
The University of Wyoming’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) will host a town-hall meeting Thursday, Oct. 3, to share the results of the Diversity Campus Climate Survey taken by students, faculty and staff during spring 2019.
September 23, 2019
The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Faculty Recital Series presents the Thiem/Bogard Duo Friday, Sept. 27.
September 23, 2019
The University of Wyoming Chamber Orchestra will feature two viola soloists during its concert Sunday, Sept. 29.
September 23, 2019
University of Wyoming Acting President Neil Theobald will provide updates on key issues and initiatives and outline future plans during his “State of the University” address Thursday, Oct. 3, from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.
September 23, 2019
The final two listening sessions that are part of the University of Wyoming’s presidential search are this week.
September 23, 2019
The metal artwork of University of Wyoming Professor Leah Hardy is featured in the first art exhibition of the 2019-2020 school year at Casper College’s Mildred Zahradnicek Gallery this fall.
September 23, 2019
A hot start to the fall schedule continued for the University of Wyoming women’s rodeo team, as the Cowgirls dominated the Sheridan College rodeo last weekend.
September 23, 2019
A 38-year employee of University of Wyoming Extension in Uinta County has received the organization’s Administrative Professional of the Year Award.
September 23, 2019
The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources has joined with Learfield Sports to sponsor Energy Day Saturday, Sept. 28, at the UW football game vs. the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
September 23, 2019
A two-day restorative justice training for University of Wyoming employees is scheduled Oct. 15-16.
September 20, 2019
The University of Wyoming American Heritage Center (AHC) and Wyoming Public Media (WPM) recently received a first-place award from the Wyoming State Historical Society (WSHS) in the audiovisual category for their collaborative “Archives on the Air” radio segment.
September 20, 2019
The Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC), a business development program of the University of Wyoming with business incubators in Laramie, Casper and Sheridan, will continue to build upon the successes of its Casper Start-Up Challenge with a third year of the competition and another $50,000 fun
September 20, 2019
The University of Wyoming Department of Music will host composer Jake Runestad Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26-27, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts.
September 20, 2019
The University of Wyoming Wind Symphony will open its fall concert series with a program of popular music Thursday, Sept. 26.
September 19, 2019
A national firm whose specialties include higher education executive searches has been selected to assist in the search for the University of Wyoming’s next president.
September 19, 2019
Kimberly Chestnut, associate vice president and dean of students for the University of Wyoming, has been named acting vice president for student affairs, pending approval of the university’s Board of Trustees.
September 19, 2019
A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.
September 19, 2019
The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Faculty Recital Series will feature flutist Nicole Riner with pianist Xin Chang Monday, Sept. 23.
September 19, 2019
These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 23-29 at the University of Wyoming:
September 18, 2019
The fourth Bike to UW Day will take place Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Simpson Plaza.
September 18, 2019
The University of Wyoming’s Department of History and American Studies will host two guest speakers Friday, Sept. 27. Brigitta van Rheinberg will present in the morning, followed by Eric Weitz in the afternoon. Both events are free and open to the public.
September 18, 2019
A University of Wyoming researcher and his team discovered that weathering of subsurface rock in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California occurs due more to rocks expanding than from chemical decomposition, as previously thought.
September 17, 2019
The meat industry wasn’t originally on this Texan’s radar when he first started college.
September 17, 2019
Registrations for Family Weekend Sept. 27-29 are being accepted at the University of Wyoming.
September 17, 2019
The number of University of Wyoming students studying abroad has increased significantly in the past two years, helping achieve UW’s objective of giving students the international skills they need in an increasingly global world.
September 17, 2019
Modification of functional materials is one of the greatest challenges facing materials scientists, and this fine-tuning process is critical for future technological applications -- such as batteries, smart windows and ultra-thin electronic components such as transistors and capacitors.
September 17, 2019
Cuban-born taxidermy artist Enrique Gomez de Molina and American technology artist Troy Abbott will visit the University of Wyoming Oct. 1-5.
September 17, 2019
A new certificate program at the University of Wyoming will prepare future professionals in health and education fields to communicate with and understand people who are deaf.
September 17, 2019
The University of Wyoming received a $15.8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant that will provide weather instrumentation and other equipment for a new King Air research aircraft the university plans to purchase.
September 17, 2019
University of Wyoming underrepresented employees and graduate students are invited to a meet and greet Wednesday, Sept. 18, hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
September 16, 2019
The University of Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education Program recently hosted an interprofessional training in the College of Health Sciences, which included students from WWAMI Medical Education, the School of Nursing and the School of Pharmacy.
September 16, 2019
A pair of community college transfers helped lead the University of Wyoming Cowgirls to the team title at the opening Chadron (Neb.) State College rodeo last weekend.
September 16, 2019
University of Wyoming Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program Coordinator Tanner Russell is transitioning to a new position within the College of Business.
September 16, 2019
Classroom locations and times are scheduled for 15 nonformal world languages and culture courses offered free this semester at the University of Wyoming.
September 16, 2019
The University of Wyoming College of Business has named Benjamin Cook the new Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program director. He began his duties Aug. 1.
September 16, 2019
Groundbreaking research by a University of Wyoming economist has shed new light on the controversial topic of the value of “thoughts and prayers” in response to natural and human-caused disasters.
September 16, 2019
A University of Wyoming doctoral candidate in counselor education and supervision recently was selected for the National Board for Certified Counselors Minority Fellowship Program (NBCC MFP) from the NBCC Foundation.
September 16, 2019
The 2019 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for the University of Wyoming is now available.
September 16, 2019
Two faculty members from the University of Wyoming’s Department of Mechanical Engineering recently were appointed to a team professorship designed to create entrepreneurial solutions for a number of technical businesses in the region.
September 16, 2019
University of Wyoming employees have been granted one hour of release time to learn more about the Higher Learning Commission accreditation process Thursday, Sept. 26.
September 16, 2019
Student tickets go on sale at the University of Wyoming today (Monday) for a concert by the pop band AJR.
September 13, 2019
A $1 million gift to the University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing by longtime supporter the McMurry Foundation aims to boost the delivery of psychiatric mental health nursing and integrated care in Wyoming through UW’s undergraduate and graduate programs.
September 13, 2019
Members of the campus community are invited to attend an open house with Sasaki -- the university’s campus planning consultants -- to become acquainted with the draft campus master plan and provide feedback.
September 13, 2019
An award-winning documentary about an innovative startup company in Jackson will be screened at the University of Wyoming Wednesday, Sept. 25.
September 13, 2019
A multiphase project to create new, modern student housing for University of Wyoming students has taken a major step forward with action by the UW Board of Trustees Thursday.
September 13, 2019
Daniel Watt will perform in his first faculty recital, in collaboration with Xin Chang, Monday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Wyoming’s Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. Admission is free and open to the public.
September 13, 2019
Six sessions are planned in the fall semester for the University of Wyoming community to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community.
September 12, 2019
Winning regional championships in the same season for the first time in 13 years, the University of Wyoming rodeo teams aim to take the next step as national title contenders. The groundwork has been established heading into the 2019-2020 schedule.
September 12, 2019
These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 16-22 at the University of Wyoming:
September 11, 2019
The University of Wyoming Student Health Service is offering free sexually transmitted disease (chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV) testing for UW students Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom. Free pizza will be available to students.
September 11, 2019
A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.
September 11, 2019
A free trivia night for University of Wyoming students is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 8 p.m. in The Gardens, located in the lower level of the Wyoming Union.
September 10, 2019
The Wind River Indian Reservation and the University of Wyoming are growing partnerships across the board -- from education and research to economic development -- and it’s all having a positive effect on UW’s American Indian enrollment.
September 10, 2019
With the beginning of the fall semester, the University of Wyoming Police Department (UWPD) reminds drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists to follow standards of safety and courtesy.
September 10, 2019
Alumni who take the path of exceptionalism and leverage opportunities distinguish themselves as College of Agriculture and Natural Resources award recipients at the University of Wyoming.
September 9, 2019
University of Wyoming/Native American partnerships are the focus of the fall 2019 digital edition of UWyo Magazine.
September 9, 2019
A workshop to help attendees better understand dementia and its effects on people with intellectual disabilities is planned Oct. 2-4 in Laramie.
September 9, 2019
Works by University of Wyoming Associate Professor Shelby Shadwell will be displayed at the Whitney Center for the Arts in Sheridan starting Thursday, Sept. 12.
September 9, 2019
University of Wyoming Libraries recently was accepted as a member of the University Press of Colorado (UPC), a nonprofit scholarly publisher supported by seven institutions in Colorado and one in Utah.
September 9, 2019
The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present a guest recital with Peter Sommer, alto saxophone, and Timothy Burns, piano, Thursday, Sept. 12.
September 9, 2019
The Peace Corps will host an application workshop at the University of Wyoming Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Room 315 of the Wyoming Union.
September 6, 2019
A library display, documentary screening and Gatekeepers training are among National Suicide Prevention/Awareness Month events scheduled during September at the University of Wyoming.
September 6, 2019
The University of Wyoming stands No. 2 among the nation’s land-grant universities, and No. 5 overall, in the Wall Street Journal’s 2020 “Is Your College Worth the Cost?” rankings, which are based on student perceptions of the value of their education.
September 6, 2019
The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive annual updates on UW’s strategic plan, athletics, UW Foundation investments, diversity efforts and graduate medical education during the board’s regular meeting Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 10-13.
September 6, 2019
The University of Wyoming Art Museum will feature “(re)Evolution: Enrique Gomez de Molina & Troy Abbott” during a free reception to celebrate the exhibitions for the fall semester Friday, Sept. 20, from 6-8 p.m.
September 6, 2019
University of Wyoming employees have been granted two hours of release time to participate in a public listening session Tuesday, Sept. 10, for UW’s presidential search.
September 5, 2019
The Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) hosts an e2e Wyoming meeting in Laramie Tuesday, Sept. 17, 4:30-6 p.m., at Bond’s Brewing Co., located at 411 S. Second St.
September 5, 2019
An open house for students to learn more about the University of Wyoming’s 7220 Entertainment programs will be held from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Room 012 of the Wyoming Union.
September 5, 2019
A University of Wyoming project is among 215 humanities projects nationwide selected by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to receive a total of $29 million in grants.
September 5, 2019
These are among the activities scheduled Sept. 9-15 at the University of Wyoming:
September 4, 2019
The University of Wyoming will celebrate the grand opening of the new $105 million Engineering Education and Research Building (EERB) at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the new facility.
September 4, 2019
Mark Jenkins, a University of Wyoming engagement and outreach specialist, will discuss one of his worldwide adventures -- 4,000-year-old hidden paintings in the mountains in Namibia -- with a series of September talks in six Wyoming communities.
September 4, 2019
Entrepreneurs will continue to receive no-cost support from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network to research and develop their innovations, thanks to a $125,000 grant awarded to the University of Wyoming.
September 4, 2019
Students will learn more about the University of Wyoming, UW alumni will connect with their alma mater, and members of the public will find out more about UW’s presence in their community during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Thursday, Sept. 19, in Gillette.
September 3, 2019
A tribute unveiling of a plaque telling the story of the Black 14 football players highlights a 50th commemoration of the events that took place at the University of Wyoming.
September 3, 2019
University of Wyoming Institutional Communications is looking to expand its UW faculty expert list.
September 3, 2019
University of Wyoming faculty members who have upcoming research papers that will be published in the following journals -- Nature, Science or the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences -- are encouraged to let UW Institutional Communications know well in advance.
September 3, 2019
University of Wyoming College of Education Dean D. Ray Reutzel has been awarded the most prestigious honor from the International Literacy Association (ILA), the William S. Gray Citation of Merit.
September 3, 2019
Assistant Professor Domen Novak in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering recently received a grant of more than $520,000 from the National Science Foundation for research on trunk exoskeletons that can prevent and relieve back pain.
September 3, 2019
About 75 alumni of two prestigious U.S. Department of State programs will be on the University of Wyoming campus this week for a workshop aimed at helping produce future leaders in energy and natural resources.
September 3, 2019
University of Wyoming Libraries recently awarded open textbook grants to seven faculty members and one graduate student to implement open educational resources (OER) in their classes this fall.
September 3, 2019
Prospective entrepreneurs in southeastern Wyoming have a new incentive to start up.
Contact Us
Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu