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Follow Social Distancing, Self-Quarantine Guidelines and Rules

Members of the University of Wyoming community are reminded to continue following guidelines on social distancing to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 on campus and in the community.

UWs EORI Hires Two New Staff Members with Specialized Experience

The University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) in Casper recently hired two new staff members -- Jeffrey Brown and Christopher Allen -- who are expected to advance the institute’s economic studies and modeling research.

UW Plays Key Role in Wyoming COVID-19 Testing Effort

The University of Wyoming -- in particular, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources -- is playing a key role in the state’s COVID-19 testing program. This includes providing personnel and supplies to the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory (WPHL).

UW Trustees Plan Teleconference Meeting Wednesday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a number of issues during the board’s regular teleconference meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 15.

Virtual On-Campus Interviews Set for Undergraduate AVP Finalists

The University of Wyoming is conducting virtual on-campus interviews for three candidates for the associate vice provost for undergraduate education position. Members of the UW campus community and the public are invited to join candidate presentations via WyoCast Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Apri

Houseal Receives UWs Marvin Millgate Engaged Faculty Award

Ana Houseal, outreach science educator for the Science and Math Teaching Center (SMTC) at the University of Wyoming, is the recipient of the 2020 Marvin Millgate Engaged Faculty Award for her work with Wyoming school districts.

UWs Marvin Millgate Excellence in Community Partnership Award Given to Healthy Kids Rx

A collaborative health project among a Laramie business, Albany County School District 1 and the University of Wyoming’s Division of Kinesiology and Health Promotion is the recipient of the Marvin Millgate Excellence in Community Partnership Award.

College National Finals Rodeo Canceled in Casper

It’s official: There will be no College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) this summer in Casper.

UWs Crayton and Wood Share Marvin Millgate Engaged Staff Award

Jane Crayton and Mary Louise Wood have a unique relationship with their collaborative work on programming for Albany County 4-H students. That partnership gives them a share of the University of Wyoming’s Marvin Millgate Engaged Staff Award.

Caring Companions Creator Receives UWs Marvin Millgate Student Engagement Award

Morgan Longstreth, a University of Wyoming Department of Psychology doctoral student from Newark, Ohio, is conducting research that focuses on issues in older adults related to mental health, technology preference and rurality.

UW Extends Online Course Delivery Through Summer Term

In an effort to respond to the challenges and continued uncertainties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Wyoming will extend its online/virtual learning class structure for graduate and undergraduate classes through the summer.

Wyoming Business Tips for April 13-19

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.

UWs Jacoby Golf Course Closure Extends Through April 30

With Gov. Mark Gordon extending his closure orders through April 30 to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, the University of Wyoming’s Jacoby Golf Course will remain closed until at least April 30.

UW Plant Pathology Students Dissecting Art Hone Deep Observational Skills

Picasso probably couldn’t diagnose powdery mildew, but plant diagnostic students at the University of Wyoming could probably dissect a Picasso.

UW Debate Steps Up, Takes High School State Tournament Online April 22-25

With state and local governments throughout Wyoming shutting down businesses and canceling events -- an unfortunate necessity for slowing the spread of COVID-19 -- few sectors of society have been left untouched.

UWs Microbial Ecology Collaborative Startup Launchpad Announces Winners

Three innovative startups were recently named winners of the Microbial Ecology Collaborative Startup Launchpad (MECSL), which paves a new path for Wyoming entrepreneurs focused on microbial ecology and data science.

UW Student One of 40 Selected for Arctic Circle Expedition

Erin Bentley soon will have something in common with renowned explorer Robert Peary.

Miller to Step Down as UWs Provost June 30

Kate Miller, the University of Wyoming’s provost and vice president for academic affairs, will step down from the position June 30.

County Data Available on UW Website

Details about the University of Wyoming’s interaction with the state’s 23 counties are available online.

UW Employee of the Quarter Nomination Deadline June 12

The deadline to nominate someone for the University of Wyoming Employee of the Second Quarter is Friday, June 12, at 5 p.m.

UW Names Top First-Year Course Instructors

Thirty-five University of Wyoming instructors who inspire excitement, inquiry and autonomy in first-year courses are Promoting Intellectual Engagement (PIE) Award recipients.

UW School of Pharmacy Produces Hand Sanitizer during COVID-19 Supply Shortage

As people quickly learned during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many household staples normally in plentiful supply suddenly vanished from grocery store shelves.

Phi Beta Kappa Names New Members to UW Chapter

The nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa (PBK), has selected 37 new members for the University of Wyoming chapter. Students were selected based upon their demonstrated excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.

Medical Supply Drive at UW Nets Nearly 34,000 Gloves, Other Supplies for Hospitals

More than 33,000 gloves and other medical supplies will help health care workers statewide in the fight against COVID-19, thanks to a recent supply drive at the University of Wyoming.

Finalists Named for UW AVP for Undergraduate Education

After an extensive and informative internal search process, finalists for the position of associate vice provost for undergraduate education at the University of Wyoming have been identified.

UWs Destination: Cowboy Offers State Students a Global Learning Experience

A trio from Cokeville High School in western Wyoming will travel across the Atlantic Ocean as part of a University of Wyoming study-abroad opportunity.

UW Plans Virtual Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremonies

The University of Wyoming will not hold its traditional spring commencement ceremonies in May, due to concerns about large gatherings related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

UW College of Health Sciences Facilitates Pandemic Telehealth Access

The University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Telehealth Network (WyTN) is helping health care providers virtually connect with patients to prevent the spread of and assist in the diagnosis of the COVID-19 virus.

Statewide Survey Shows Serious Impacts, Deep Concern for Coronavirus

Nearly one-third of Wyomingites say they or immediate family members have been laid off or lost their jobs due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19, according to a new survey by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center (WYSAC).

Jerry Palens Stampede Now at UW American Heritage Center

The original artwork of Jerry Palen’s widely syndicated ranch-living cartoon, “Stampede,” now resides at the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC), thanks to the generosity of Douglas collector Art Nicholas.

UW Extends Student Enrollment Deposit Deadline to June 1

Students considering attending the University of Wyoming in the fall 2020 semester now have more time to confirm their intent to enroll.

UW Announces $2 Million Agenda for Student Needs

In response to student hardships caused by novel coronavirus COVID-19, the University of Wyoming is taking extraordinary steps to provide financial security for students for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester.

UW Extension Offers Cleaning, Sanitation Tips to Minimize Coronavirus Threat

Hand-washing is one thing, but using the big guns of cleaning and sanitizing can decimate the coronavirus threat at home and in the workplace.

Antigone Project: A Play in Five Parts Now a Virtual Production April 3

A “Read, Rant, Relate” play reading and community discussion of “Antigone Project: A Play in Five Parts” that was originally scheduled last month at the University of Wyoming Art Museum will now be presented as a virtual production Friday, April 3.

UW College of Engineering and Applied Science Offers Office Hours to Assist Entrepreneurs

People with ideas for products or companies often do not know where to turn for advice on how to bring that idea to market. The University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) is offering drop-in office hours for entrepreneurs every Tuesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

UW Student Combines Disabilities Studies, Social Work with Entrepreneurism

Students beginning their studies in the University of Wyoming Division of Social Work are immediately encouraged to embrace career goals that include creating positive change in society and promoting the health and well-being of individuals, families, organizations and communities throughout Wyoming

UW Main Campus Students Still Count for Laramie in Census

Most University of Wyoming students have left campus for the remainder of the spring semester, but they should still consider themselves as residents of Laramie for the nation’s 2020 census.

UW Gerontologist: Social Distancing Doesnt Have to Mean Further Isolation for Older Adults

Social distancing is a necessary precaution to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean communities can’t stay connected, especially with older adults, says a gerontologist with the University of Wyoming.

Medical Supplies Collected at UW, Donated to Hospitals

Members of the University of Wyoming and Laramie communities can donate unused personal protective equipment (PPE) to help increase supplies for hospitals and medical centers across Wyoming during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agricultural Sector May Begin Seeing Coronavirus Pandemic Effects

Coronavirus is taking a bite out of local businesses on Main Street, and now the implications for agriculture are beginning to take shape, says the rural entrepreneurship specialist with University of Wyoming Extension.

UW Faculty, Students Persevere to Make Online Instruction Successful

Longtime University of Wyoming art Professor Doug Russell says his one-on-one, face-to-face interaction with students in his drawing classes is one of the most enjoyable parts of his job.

National Collegiate Rodeo Organization Cancels Spring Season

The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) canceled the spring season nationwide due to the coronavirus COVID-19 concerns. The cancellation ends the season for Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) teams, including the University of Wyoming.

UW Trustees Elect Marsh as Board Chairman

Torrington businessman Jeff Marsh was elected Thursday as chairman of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees, effective in May.

UW Student Innovation Center Team Creates 3D Surgical Masks for Cheyenne Medical Center

The University of Wyoming’s Tyler Kerr never thought he and his team would be on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle.

New Film Tells Story of Interstate 80 Wildlife Barrier, Potential Solutions

It is hard to wrap your head around the big wildlife barrier that cuts across the southern part of Wyoming, but a new investigative film released online this week helps the public see it with fresh eyes.

Wyoming Business Tips for March 30-April 5

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.

UWs Todd Surovell Receives NSF Grant to Study Ancient Clovis Culture at La Prele Mammoth Site

A University of Wyoming professor of anthropology has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to investigate humans’ adaptation to environments during the ice age. Specifically, Todd Surovell will be studying how Clovis people lived at the La Prele Mammoth site near Douglas in Converse Co

UW Students, Professor Help with Wyoming COVID-19 Testing

Not many college students can say they spent spring break on the front lines of the pandemic battle, but four University of Wyoming students and two recent graduates can.

UW Students Can Request S/U Grading for Spring Semester Courses

University of Wyoming students will have the opportunity to shift from conventional letter grades to “satisfactory/unsatisfactory” grading for courses they take during the current spring 2020 semester.

UW Extension Specialist Suggests Ways to Cope with Coronavirus Income Loss

Wyomingites need to respond aggressively to the coronavirus rapidly disrupting jobs, says a University of Wyoming Extension personal finance specialist.

University Store, Copy and Print Center Offer Services to UW Faculty, Staff During COVID

The University Store, and the Copy and Print Center, both located in the University of Wyoming Union, are currently closed as part of the COVID-19 closure of campus facilities to the public, but faculty and staff members can still access their services.

Microbial Ecology Collaborative Startup Launchpad Virtual Pitch Day Scheduled March 26

The Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) invites the public to virtually attend the Microbial Ecology Collaborative Startup Launchpad (MECSL) Pitch Day event Thursday, March 26, at 12:55 p.m.

UW Planetarium Cancels Programming Indefinitely Due to Coronavirus

As the public health situation continues to develop with regard to the novel coronavirus COVID-19, the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium is sensitive to the ongoing need to limit public gatherings and practice social distancing.

Nominations for UW Women in STEM Own It! Awards Accepted

Nominations are still being accepted for the fifth annual Own It! Awards for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the University of Wyoming. The deadline is Monday, March 30.

Windy Ridge Foundation Gift to UW Supports Astro Camp and Professorship in Astronomy

The imaginations of tomorrow’s leaders and problem solvers will be supported with a $500,000 gift from the Windy Ridge Foundation to support the Windy Ridge Foundation Astro Camp and the Professor Harry C. Vaughan Professorship in Astronomy at the University of Wyoming.

Veteran-Supported COMBAT Color Fun Run Canceled at UW

Students Supporting Veterans at the University of Wyoming has canceled the fifth COMBAT Color fun run in Laramie due to COVID-19 concerns. The race originally was scheduled for April 18.

UW Staff Recognition Days Virtual Event Canceled

Due to logistical challenges, the University of Wyoming’s Staff Recognition Day’s virtual event is canceled Tuesday, March 24.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet March 26 Via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive updates on the university’s COVID-19 coronavirus response, construction projects and other issues during the board’s regular meeting Thursday, March 26.

UW Receives National Recognition as a Top Graduate School in Education

The graduate programs in education at the University of Wyoming have been ranked No. 112 out of 392 institutions on U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 list of the “Best Graduate Schools for Education.” The university has improved its ranking by 15 spots over the last year.

Heywood Fund Proposals Accepted at UW

The University of Wyoming Office of Academic Affairs is accepting proposals for a grant from the Heywood Fund. The deadline for submission is Friday, May 1.

UW Office of Engagement and Outreach Faculty Engagement Fellowship Applications Available

The University of Wyoming Office of Engagement and Outreach (OEO) invites UW faculty members to submit proposals for Faculty Engagement Fellowships available in 2020-21.

UW Honored for Commitment to First-Generation Student Success

The University of Wyoming has been recognized by a national organization for the university’s commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students.

UW Closes Wyoming Union, Coe Library

In response to concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19, the University of Wyoming has closed the Wyoming Union and Coe Library.

UW Business Incubator Adjusts Plans for Startup Challenges

The University of Wyoming’s business incubator, the Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC), has announced that, amid the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the center’s startup challenge programs will continue, but with some changes.

Wyoming Business Tips for March 23-29

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.

UW Transportation Services to Implement Transit and Parking Changes

University of Wyoming Transportation Services has announced major changes to its transit and parking operations effective Thursday, March 19. These operational changes are precautionary measures in response to concerns regarding the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

UW Health Sciences Alumni Take Multidisciplinary Approach to Pharmacy Patient Care

Scot and Amy Schmidt, both University of Wyoming graduates, were fully prepared to begin their career paths as health care professionals.

UW Closes Facilities to Public; Most Buildings Open for Faculty, Staff, Students

In an attempt to comply with guidance to encourage social distancing, University of Wyoming facilities have been closed to general public access in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

Wind River Startup Challenge Announces Nine Finalists

The Wind River Startup Challenge, a regional entrepreneurship opportunity designed to distribute thousands of dollars to Native-owned startups, received over 20 applications from Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone entrepreneurs. Nine finalist teams will advance to the Final Pitch Day, currently s

UW Staff Recognition Day Changes to Virtual Event March 24

Due to the University of Wyoming’s latest COVID-19 recommendations, Staff Recognition Day will be held as a virtual event instead of a gathering this semester.

UW Postpones The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration in Worland

Restrictions on University of Wyoming travel have prompted the postponement of its “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Thursday, March 19, in Worland.

UW Survey Finds Support for Renewables Along with Oil, Gas, Coal

Wyoming residents support natural gas and oil production at high levels, with renewable energy and coal production receiving lesser but still relatively strong support, initial results of a new survey show.

UW Moves to Online Course Delivery for Remainder of Spring Semester

The University of Wyoming will move to online course delivery for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

UW Trustees Schedule Special Meeting Monday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 8:45 a.m. Monday, March 16, via teleconference.

UW Womens Nordic Ski Team Finishes as National Runner-Up

Members of the University of Wyoming women’s Nordic ski team will never know if they had one more race left in them to win a national title.

Central Rocky Mountain Region Cancels Three Spring Rodeos

Following the national trend of eliminating or reducing team sports, the Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR), in which the University of Wyoming competes, is canceling the first three rodeos of the spring season.

UW Extension Billboards Promote Health, Fitness on Wind River Indian Reservation

Two billboards featuring a Native American in full traditional dance regalia are helping send a culture-specific message of the importance of health and physical activity to residents of the Wind River Indian Reservation.

UW Holiday Transit Service Extended

With the extension of spring break by a week, University of Wyoming Transportation Services will extend its reduced “holiday” transit service through the week of March 22.

Wyoming Business Tips for March 16-22

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.

University of Wyoming Calendar for March 16-22

These are among the activities scheduled March 16-22 at the University of Wyoming:

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