2021 University of Wyoming News

Windy Ridge Foundation Astro Camp July 11

A few select middle school students will have an opportunity this summer to explore exoplanets during the Windy Ridge Foundation Astro Camp July 11-17 on the University of Wyoming campus.

Jazz Quartet to Give Virtual Performance at UW April 28

University of Wyoming Department of Music faculty members Ben Markley and Andy Wheelock will team up with bassist Bob Bowman and trumpeter Dan Jonas for a virtual performance Wednesday, April 28.

UW School of Pharmacy Degree Program Adds Expanded Specialty Tracks to Focus on Specific Areas

The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy Master of Science in Health Services Administration (MSHSA) degree program now includes a list of 18 expanded specialty tracks for the fall semester, enabling students to focus more directly on specific health care areas of interest.

UW Native American Ceremony Canceled, Summer Student Institute to be Virtual

The University of Wyoming’s Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) spring graduation ceremony has been canceled, while the Native American Summer Institute (NASI) will be offered virtually to high school students.

UW MBA Students Receive Awards

Four University of Wyoming Master of Business Administration (MBA) students and two College of Business faculty members recently received year-end program awards.

UW Receives NSF Grant to Train Rural Wyoming High School Teachers in Computer Science Research Applications

The University of Wyoming has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to provide computer science curricular models that have been tailored specifically for schools in rural communities.

UW-Led Research Outlines Innovative Legal Strategies for Conserving Big-Game Migration Corridors

A new interdisciplinary study led by University of Wyoming researchers brings together approaches from ecology, economics and law to explore emerging big-game migration corridor conservation strategies.

The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration May 5 in Evanston

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 Wednesday, May 5, in Uinta County.

COVID Vaccinations Increase in UW Community

As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out among members of the University of Wyoming community, employees and students are reminded to report their vaccinations to allow the university to track overall numbers.

A Message from the President: Finding Strength in Diversity, Unity and Community

Dear Campus Community: I cannot let today come to a close without acknowledging the anguish that some of you have and are experiencing due to the George Floyd murder trial and all the events that led to today’s historic verdict.

UW Shipping and Receiving Updates Forms

University of Wyoming Shipping and Receiving has updated its domestic and international shipping forms.

UW Researcher Examines Long-Living Cacti in Bolivia

David Williams, a University of Wyoming professor of botany, and his colleagues at other institutions recently published a paper in the journal Conservation Physiology regarding what may be the world’s longest-living cactus species.

UW Students Elect New President, Senators

University of Wyoming students have elected Hunter Swilling, a current junior studying molecular biology and physiology, from Cheyenne, as president of the Associated Students of UW (ASUW).

UW Livestock Judging Team Sets Bar High for Fall Season

A top-10 finish at six livestock judging contests this spring boasts for a hopeful fall season for the University of Wyoming livestock judging team.

UW Trustees to Hold Special Meeting Wednesday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via teleconference at 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 21.

UW Casper Start-Up Challenge Finalists to Make Pitches Tuesday

IMPACT Casper, the business incubator and development program in the University of Wyoming’s Business Resource Network, will hold its Pitch Night for the 2021 Casper Start-Up Challenge Tuesday, April 20, at 5 p.m.

Nine Teams to Compete in UW Virtual Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition April 23

Nine student-led teams are vying for seed prize money to get their business plans off the ground in the John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition sponsored by the University of Wyoming’s College of Business.

Jess Willford Named UW Employee of First Quarter

A program manager who oversees initiatives that benefit members of the campus community is the recipient of the University of Wyoming’s Staff Employee of the First Quarter Award.

UW Cowboys, Cowgirls All but Wrap Up Third Straight Regional Rodeo Team Titles

It’s probably safe to say that both of the University of Wyoming rodeo teams can be called the three-time regional champions with just two events left in the season.

UW Professors Provide Narration for American Oz Program About L. Frank Baum

Two University of Wyoming faculty members will help lead viewers down the Yellow Brick Road and pull back the curtain on author L. Frank Baum’s life during “American Oz,” the latest entry in the “American Experience” series that will air on PBS from 8-10 p.m. MDT Monday, April 19.

UW WySLICE Program Readies K

Some Wyoming K-8 teachers and librarians already have a leg up in preparation for offering computer science education in their schools come fall 2022, when it will be required. And they have the Wyoming Hub for Computer Science Outreach at the University of Wyoming to thank.

Thomas Selected as John P. Jack Ellbogen Dean of UW College of Education

An experienced educator and administrator who has held multiple academic dean positions at other institutions has been selected to lead the University of Wyoming’s College of Education.

UW Summer Plan Eases Some Restrictions, Keeps Others in Transition to Fully Reopen Fall

The University of Wyoming is preparing to ease some COVID-19 requirements but maintain others this summer as it transitions to a traditional fall 2021 semester.

UWs Educational Leadership Masters Program Named Best in the West

The University of Wyoming’s online master’s degree program in educational leadership was named “Best in the West” for 2021 by Intelligent.com in its ranking of the “Top 50 Master’s in Educational Leadership Degree Programs.”

Wyoming Hunger Initiative Launches Grow a Little Extra

First lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative is partnering with University of Wyoming Extension to launch a program under the “Food from the Farm + Ranch” banner called “Grow a Little Extra.”

Utility Work Prompts Closure of 15th Street Between Grand, Lewis

Utility work related to the demolition of Wyoming Hall in preparation for eventual construction of new student housing has prompted the closure of 15th Street from Grand Avenue to Lewis Street starting Monday, April 19.

Leading Arab Biotech Innovator Visits Wyoming, to Speak Wednesday

The CEO and founder of a leading biotechnology company in the Arab region is visiting Wyoming this week at the invitation of University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel.

Allen to Give Buchanan Lecture at UW April 23

Longtime University of Wyoming mathematics professor and administrator Myron Allen will give the 2021 Buchanan Lecture Friday, April 23.

UW Scientists Probe Mysterious Melting of Earths Crust in Western North America

A group of University of Wyoming professors and students has identified an unusual belt of igneous rocks that stretches for over 2,000 miles from British Columbia, Canada, to Sonora, Mexico.

UW Names Top First

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

UW Faculty Member Invited to Participate in Literacy Research Survey

Leigh Hall, a University of Wyoming professor of adolescent literacy, has been invited to participate in the International Literacy Association’s annual “What’s Hot in Literacy” survey for 2021.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Wednesday Via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, April 14.

Wyoming Middle School Student Names New Supercomputer Derecho

A Wyoming middle school student has won a statewide competition to name one of the world’s fastest supercomputers.

Fostering Attachment for Leaders Can Prove Transformational, UW Researcher Finds

Positive daily experiences with their families generally help leaders in their efforts to be transformational in the workplace, according to research by a University of Wyoming faculty member and colleagues.

UW-Led Study Shows Multiple Factors Shape Timing of Birth in Mule Deer

A five-year study of mule deer does and newborn fawns in western Wyoming shows that migrating deer have a lot to balance when it comes to birth timing.

UW, EORI Complete Study of Methane Emissions from Abandoned Wells

Abandoned and unplugged oil and gas wells are likely responsible for less than 1 percent of reported methane emissions from the state’s oil and gas operations, according to new research published by the University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI).

Study Finds Barber Pole Worm Developing Resistance to Common Treatments

A roundworm that plagues sheep grazing irrigated pastures has been found to be resistant to common classes of dewormers, according to a recently published report online in the Sheep & Goat Research Journal.

UW School of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony Symbolizes Passage into Professional Practice

The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy’s annual White Coat Ceremony took place March 29 in the UW College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

UW College of Business Earns AACSB Reaccreditation

Students graduating from the University of Wyoming’s College of Business can be assured that their degrees will continue to carry a reputation of high quality, as the college has been reaccredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

UWs Shepard Symposium on Social Justice Outlines Schedule

“Healing Communities” is the theme for the annual Shepard Symposium on Social Justice at the University of Wyoming.

Judges Announced for UWs John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition

The University of Wyoming College of Business has selected the panel of judges for the 2021 John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition.

UW Student Housing Design Topic of Thursday Meeting

The proposed interior and exterior designs of planned new student housing at the University of Wyoming are the topic of a meeting of the UW Board of Trustees’ Facilities Contracting Committee Thursday, April 8, at 7 a.m.

Without Annual Gala, UW Rodeo Team Turns to Online Auction to Support Program

With the ongoing pandemic, the University of Wyoming rodeo team’s largest fundraiser -- the annual JCA Bucking Horse Gala -- had to be canceled earlier this semester.

Gift to UW Supports 4

The University of Wyoming has received a $1.8 million gift from Ann Ramsay in honor of her late mother, Elizabeth McCabe, that will support 4-H and UW Extension employees located in Teton County.

UW Theatre and Dance Presents '29: A Song Cycle' April 9

A coming-of-age musical production that asks “What does it mean to be an adult?” will be presented virtually by the University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance.

UW Fisher Innovation Launchpad Pitch Day Aims to Launch New Business Ventures

Six student-led teams from the University of Wyoming will pitch their business concepts to a panel of judges in hope of receiving startup funding for their ventures as part of the Fisher Innovation Launchpad Pitch Day Wednesday, April 7.

UW-Casper Commencement Ceremony May 13 for Fall 2020, Spring 2021 Graduates

Graduation ceremonies for fall and spring University of Wyoming-Casper graduates will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at the David Street Station outdoor location.

Awards Announced for Virtual UW John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition

Six finalists will share a total of $77,000 in prize money after being selected as winners of the University of Wyoming College of Business John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition, which was held virtually April 23-24.

UW Faculty Member Receives Award to Create Online Lab for School Counselors

An associate professor in the University of Wyoming College of Education’s School of Counseling, Leadership, Advocacy and Design will develop resources for the state’s school counselors after being named the college’s Patricia McClurg Education Faculty Fellow for 2021-23.

UW Extensions Five

Teaching about the challenges ranchers face and using hands-on learning are part of the Wyoming Ranch Camp May 24-28 near Evanston, presented by University of Wyoming Extension educators.

UWs John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition Webinar April 23

The University of Wyoming College of Business invites the public to attend the 21st annual entrepreneurship competition, now the John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition, with webinar presentations scheduled Friday and Saturday, April 23-24.

UW Percussion Ensemble Spring Performance April 5

The University of Wyoming Percussion Ensemble will present a free virtual performance at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 5.

UWs Haub School Launches New Outdoor Guide Certification

The University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources recently launched an innovative, online course for aspiring outdoor guides or enrichment for early-career guides.

UWs Crystal Luna Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

A significant decline in COVID-19 cases and the increasing availability of vaccines have prompted the University of Wyoming to adjust its spring semester plan, allowing students and faculty the option of continuing in-person experiences throughout the semester.

The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration April 15 in Worland

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 Washakie County during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Thursday, April 15, in Worland.

The World Needs More Cowboys Celebration April 14 in Lovell

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 Big Horn County during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Wednesday, April 14, in Lovell.

Aryana Named UWs Occidental Chair in Energy and Environmental Technologies

Saman Aryana is the first Occidental Chair in Energy and Environmental Technologies in the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER).

UW Cowboys, Cowgirls Sweep EWC Rodeo

The University of Wyoming men’s rodeo team won its third consecutive team title of the spring season, while the Cowgirls rebounded from their low-scoring performance -- from the week before -- to complete a UW sweep at the Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) rodeo in Torrington Saturday.

UW Mortar Board Honors Staff Members

Members of the University of Wyoming’s senior honor society recently selected UW staff members to receive the “Tip of the Cap” award.

UW Intercultural Graduation Ceremony May 13

Staff members from the University of Wyoming’s Multicultural Affairs and International Students and Scholars offices will host the Intercultural Graduation Ceremony from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 13, in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

UW Trustees to Hold Special Meeting Wednesday

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via teleconference at 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 31.

UW Auxiliary Units Merge into Division of Finance and Administration

In response to a nearly $55 million budget reduction facing the University of Wyoming in the 2020-22 biennium, President Ed Seidel has directed that UW Student Housing, Dining Services, the University Store, Catering and Events, and Vending Services merge administrative operations into the Division

UW Project Seeks to Glean Factors Limiting High

University of Wyoming researchers will study soil health and factors that limit yield in high-elevation irrigated hay meadows on 12 ranch sites in Wyoming and Colorado as part of a $500,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant.

All UW Students Now Eligible for COVID

All members of the University of Wyoming community are now eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19, another major step toward a return to a traditional fall 2021 semester.

Legacy of Wyoming Sen. Liz Byrd Topic of UW Discussion

“The Legacy of Liz Byrd” is the topic of a Women’s History Month virtual discussion at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, at the University of Wyoming.

UWs Shoemaker Named ESA Early Career Fellow

Lauren Shoemaker, a University of Wyoming assistant professor in the Department of Botany, has been selected as a 2021-25 Early Career Fellow of the Ecological Society of America (ESA).

UW Moves to Fully Reopen for Fall Semester

Encouraging numbers regarding COVID-19 infections, along with vaccine availability and acceptance, have made it possible for the University of Wyoming to move forward with plans for a traditional fall 2021 semester with in-person experiences and fewer restrictions.

UW Planetarium Will Offer New Films, Programs During April

New movies and live talks on various astronomical subjects dot the program lineup for the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during April.

Nominations Accepted for UW Spring Commencement Student Speakers

Nominations are now being accepted for student speakers for the University of Wyoming’s spring commencement ceremonies May 14-15. The nomination deadline is Friday, April 2.

UW, University of Arizona Study Identifies Jaguar Presence at U.S.

The recent image of a jaguar near the United States-Mexico border by a University of Arizona graduate student with ties to the University of Wyoming suggests that habitat connectivity might remain between the southwestern U.S. and the northernmost jaguar subpopulation in Sonora, Mexico.

UW’s Casper Start-Up Challenge Announces Finalists

IMPACT Casper, 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 fifth year of the competition and another $50,000 seed fund.

UW Research Scientist Makes Important Contribution to Use of POD Sampler

A University of Wyoming senior research scientist has made important field contributions in the use of the POD sampler, an instrument used to accurately sample pollution levels.

Strategic Scenario Planning Session for UW Students, Parents March 23

A strategic scenario planning session for University of Wyoming students and parents is scheduled from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 23.

UW Jazz Ensembles to Perform Combined Concert March 25

University of Wyoming Department of Music jazz musicians will present a combined virtual concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25.

UW Symphonic Band Virtual Spring Concert Today

The University of Wyoming Symphonic Band will present its spring concert virtually today (Monday) at 7:30 p.m.

UW Cowboys Sweep Weekend Rodeos, Cowgirls Pick Up Team Title

The University of Wyoming men’s and women’s teams secured three of a possible four team titles at a pair of rodeos last weekend in the opening weekend of the spring season in the Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR).

UW to Continue In-Person Experiences After Spring Break

A significant decline in COVID-19 cases and the increasing availability of vaccines have prompted the University of Wyoming to adjust its spring semester plan, allowing students and faculty the option of continuing in-person experiences throughout the semester.

Wyoming WWAMI Ceremony Overcomes Challenges to Celebrate Students Medical School Success

Overcoming challenges has become the new normal for academics, and the Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education Program on the University of Wyoming campus is no exception.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet March 24

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive updates on a range of topics during the board’s regular meeting Wednesday and Thursday, March 24-25.

UW, Partners to Discuss Improving State of Social Media

The University of Wyoming College of Business is among 12 Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program consortium schools hosting a screening of the popular Netflix docudrama “The Social Dilemma” at 7 p.m. Monday, March 29.

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