2023 UW News Stories

Sixth Annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede and WyoHackathon Sept. 11-15 at UW

Trends in blockchain and related technologies involving Web 3.0, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, banking and finance, digital assets and esports are among the topics that will be examined at the sixth annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede and WyoHackathon Sept. 11-15 at the University of Wyoming.

UW and Fremont County Library System Offer Blood Pressure Cuffs for Checkout

Self-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at libraries in Lander, Dubois and Riverton.

UW Center for Air Quality Collaborates With CSU on Methane Project

The Center for Air Quality (CAQ) at the University of Wyoming will help conduct research to accurately depict methane emissions from oil and gas supply chains in Wyoming and Colorado basins.

UW Teams Prepare for College National Finals Rodeo June 11-17 in Casper

For the past five years, the University of Wyoming rodeo teams have dominated the regional competition, but that has not translated to winning it all at the national level.

UWPD to Begin Bicycle Roundup Sunday

The University of Wyoming Police Department (UWPD) will conduct its annual bicycle roundup on campus starting Sunday, June 11.

Ticket Packages Available for UW Night at the Rockies July 15

University of Wyoming ticket packages are now available for UW Night at the Rockies Saturday, July 15.

Former DOE Director of Carbon Transport and Storage Joins UW School of Energy Resources

John Litynski, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) former director of carbon transport and storage in the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, will join the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) as a senior adviser.

UW’s Langer Receives Ellbogen Lifetime Teaching Award

Most educators don’t employ the performing arts to teach biochemistry.

UW Extension’s Communications Team Receives National Honors

University of Wyoming Extension’s communications team earned national recognition from the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) for work produced in 2022.

UW’s Novogrodsky Receives Honor for Excellence in Teaching

An accomplished educator, scholar and human rights lawyer is a recipient of a top teaching award at the University of Wyoming.

UW’s Sreejayan Nair Receives Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award

University of Wyoming students, past and present, in Sreejayan Nair’s various classes say his personality, caring nature, energy and preparation make him an outstanding teacher.

Karagh Brummond Receives UW’s Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award

Students in Karagh Brummond’s classes at the University of Wyoming commend her for her innovation and passion for teaching, as well as taking time outside of the classroom to discuss students’ ideas.

UW Data Science Center Fellowships Awarded to Faculty Members

The University of Wyoming’s School of Computing has selected Camellia Okpodu, a professor in the Department of Botany, and Tim Robinson, a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, as Data Science Center Faculty Fellows for the 2023-24 academic year.

Vending Machines Across UW Campus Moving to Cashless

All vending machines on the University of Wyoming campus, including Pepsi machines, have transitioned or will transition to cashless in coming weeks.

UW School of Energy Resources Adds Integrated Test Center to Portfolio

As Wyoming continues to support and advance carbon capture technologies, management of the Integrated Test Center (ITC) has been added to the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources’ (SER) portfolio of activities.

‘UW in Your Community’ Event June 15 in Kemmerer

Members of the public will find out more about the University of Wyoming’s presence in Lincoln County, and UW alumni will connect with their alma mater during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Thursday, June 15, in Kemmerer.

Startups Win Seed Funding in UW’s Southeast Wyoming Innovation Launchpad

Three startup companies received crucial seed funding to propel their ventures during the recent IMPACT 307 Southeast Wyoming Innovation Launchpad Pitch Night at Laramie County Community College (LCCC).

man examining a plant specimen through a magniifier UW Receives Funding to Revamp Rocky Mountain Herbarium and Support Botany Students

Thanks to a new federal grant and a generous private donation, the University of Wyoming’s Rocky Mountain Herbarium plans to update and expand its current facilities as well as support a graduate student in the Department of Botany.

UW’s EORI to Co-Lead $3M DOE-Funded CO2 Pipeline Study

The University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) is the co-leader of a study funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that will set the stage for a new carbon dioxide pipeline system in Wyoming.

UW Students Receive Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

Six University of Wyoming students were awarded scholarships by the U.S. Department of State to study abroad this summer and in the upcoming fall 2023 semester.

UW and Wyoming Community Navigator Program to Host Facebook Ad Campaign Webinar June 9

Small-business owners can learn how to devise successful advertising campaigns on Facebook Friday, June 9.

‘Artwork of the West’ Exhibition at UW American Heritage Center

Western art often portrays the West with majestic mountains and rock formations; exotic native animals such as bison and pronghorns; extreme weather; or the colorful people whose lives have been shaped by the region.

UW’s Biodiversity Institute to Host Summer Bat Walk in Sheridan June 29

Sheridan will be going a little bit batty this summer. At least for one evening.

UW Dance Faculty Member and Student to Present at ACDA National Festival

A faculty member and a student in the University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance will present at the American College Dance Association’s (ACDA) National College Dance Festival Friday-Sunday, May 26-28, in Long Beach, Calif.

UW American Heritage Center Announces 2023 Fellowship Recipients

The American Heritage Center (AHC) at the University of Wyoming has selected the 2023 recipients of its annual fellowships.

Gabel Taggart Receives UW’s Hollon Family Off-Campus Teaching Award

Gabel Taggart, a University of Wyoming assistant professor, has mastered how to seamlessly deliver quality courses to all of his students statewide.

Four Wyoming Students Compete in National Science Competitions

Four high school students recently advanced and competed in a pair of national science competitions after placing high in this spring’s Wyoming State Science Fair hosted by the University of Wyoming.

Survey of UW Students Shows Decline in Sexual Misconduct

A recent survey shows that the percentage of University of Wyoming students who reported experiencing at least one instance of sexual assault at UW has declined by 11 percent since the last survey in 2018.

Boldon Wins 2023 UW Stewart Family Service Award

Naomi Boldon, a biomedical sciences Ph.D. candidate at the University of Wyoming, is the 2023 recipient of the UW Stewart Family Serviceship Award.

Holland Selected to Succeed Retiring UWPD Chief Samp

A veteran member of the University of Wyoming Police Department, who has served as a sergeant for the past four years, has been named chief of the UWPD.

UW’s Biodiversity Institute to Host Bee Jubilee June 24

There are 700-plus species of bees in Wyoming that pollinate the state’s native plants and crops. The University of Wyoming Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center will be all abuzz celebrating these important insects during the Bee Jubilee Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m.-noon. The event is free and open to the public.

UW’s Wyoming Center on Aging to Launch ‘Dementia on the Road’

The University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) begins its new statewide program, “Dementia on the Road,” Wednesday, May 31, on the campus of Laramie County Community College, located at 1400 E. College Drive in Cheyenne.

UW Energy Resources Council to Meet June 2

The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet at 8 a.m. Friday, June 2, at Laramie’s Hilton Garden Inn for the council’s regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.

UW Planetarium Will Host Truncated Program Schedule During June

During June, the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will have a scaled-back program schedule, as many of its student workers will be away that month.

UW’s Manufacturing Works Receives $400,000 Grant to Help Solve Wyoming’s Supply Chain Management Problems

Manufacturing Works has received a two-year, $400,000 federal grant to identify problems and provide solutions for the critical manufacturing infrastructure supply chain within Wyoming.

UW College of Ag Celebrates Outstanding Faculty and Staff

Outstanding faculty and staff in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources were recognized recently at the college’s annual awards banquet.

UW Research Favors Testing and Voluntary Isolation Over Closures in Disease Outbreaks

Regular diagnostic testing and self-isolation can be more effective than school and business closures when it comes to combating infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, according to a new study by University of Wyoming researchers.

Aronstein Receives UW’s Top Faculty Award

An award-winning teacher, an internationally renowned scholar and a longtime leader who has served in many administrative roles at the University of Wyoming has been honored with the university’s top faculty award.

Krueger Receives UW’s Laramigo Award for Community Engagement

Kem Krueger, dean of the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy, is recognized by his peers for his tireless efforts to move the pharmacy program forward. His community work has not gone unnoticed either.

UW Announces Memorial Day Closures

Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed, and classes will be dismissed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day.

UW School of Energy Resources Requests Proposals for Mowry Project Phase 2

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) is seeking proposals from current UW faculty members to further investigate the Mowry Shale in the Powder River Basin as part of the research project’s Phase 2. The application deadline is June 15, and selected projects will be notified by July 1.

UW Researchers Examine Cooling Power Plants With Brackish Groundwater

A new analysis led by a University of Wyoming researcher shows that brackish or salty groundwater has the potential to replace fresh water to cool coal- and natural gas-fired power plants and strengthen resilience in the energy infrastructure, although there’s a cost associated with doing so.

Tydings Appointed as Director of UW College of Business Student Success Center

The University of Wyoming College of Business has appointed Justine Tydings as the new director of the Peter M. and Paula Green Johnson Student Success Center.

UW’s Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station Recognizes Staff and Researchers

The Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES) honored faculty and staff for exemplary performance and research accomplishments at its annual awards banquet earlier this month.

UW Lands $40.5M From Department of Energy for New CarbonSAFE Project

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources (SER) to receive a $40.5 million award over three years to support the development of a new and expanded large-scale, commercial carbon storage project in the Greater Green River Basin.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host HUBZone Workshop in Douglas May 25

Small-business owners can learn how to obtain federal contract dollars through becoming HUBZone-certified companies Thursday, May 25.

Registration Now Open for Laramie’s Certified Destination Expert Program

The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative at the University of Wyoming and Visit Laramie (the Albany County Tourism Board) have announced that registration is open for the Laramie Certified Destination Expert (CDX) program.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Workshop in Gillette May 24

For anyone contemplating starting a small business, the thought alone can be daunting. However, advice and assistance are available.

UW’s Wyoming Motorsports Formula SAE Team Places First in Hybrid Division at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Competition

The University of Wyoming’s Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) team took first place in the hybrid division at the Formula Hybrid + Electric competition at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway May 1-4.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host HUBZone Workshop in Pinedale May 23

Small-business owners can learn how to obtain federal contract dollars through becoming HUBZone-certified companies Tuesday, May 23.

UW Department of Music Names Director of Bands

A music educator, advocate and associate conductor has been named the University of Wyoming Department of Music’s director of bands, effective in August.

Shim Named Interim Dean of UW College of Education

Jenna Shim, the associate dean for academic affairs and graduate studies in the University of Wyoming’s College of Education, has been appointed as the college’s John P. “Jack” Ellbogen Interim Dean.

Silent Auction Raises $12,000 for UW Firearms Research Center for Suicide Awareness

More than $12,000 was raised and donated to the University of Wyoming Firearms Research Center (FRC) by a Firearms Industry Conference silent auction. These funds will be used to fund FRC’s suicide awareness initiative, which will include a webpage with resources for the public, students, scholars and the media.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host HUBZone Workshop in Rock Springs May 22

Small-business owners can learn how to obtain federal contract dollars through becoming HUBZone-certified companies Monday, May 22.

UW Selected for American Passport Project Grant

The University of Wyoming has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 UW students to obtain U.S. passports and support their study-abroad journeys.

UW Students Elect President and Senators

University of Wyoming students have elected Saber Smith, a criminal justice and political science major from Gillette, as president of the Associated Students of UW (ASUW).

UW’s Saraji Publishes Book Examining Blockchain Technology in Oil and Gas Industry

Soheil Saraji, a University of Wyoming associate professor of energy and petroleum engineering, recently co-wrote a book examining blockchain technology and its applications in the energy industry.

UW and Wyoming Community Navigator Program to Discuss How to Obtain More Leads and Increase Sales May 19

Small-business owners can learn how to find more customer leads and increase their sales Friday, May 19.

First Round of Derecho Professorships Awarded by UW School of Computing

The University of Wyoming’s School of Computing has identified the initial recipients of UW Derecho Professorships. These prestigious professorships grant access to up to 5 million core hours on the new state-of-the-art Derecho supercomputer at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC), empowering researchers across a range of academic fields.

Students Win Awards in History Day Competition at UW

More than 100 Wyoming junior and senior high school students recently competed in the Wyoming History Day competition at the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC).

UW Women’s Rugby to Compete in Sevens National Championships

The University of Wyoming women’s rugby club team will compete in the College Rugby Association of America Sevens National Championships in Dallas, Texas, Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14.

Two UW Professors Earn Stewardship Awards

Two University of Wyoming faculty members have earned the prestigious UW Foundation Stewardship Award. They are Cindy Price Schultz, head of the Department of Communication and Journalism, and John Kaszuba, the John and Jane Wold Centennial Chair in Energy.

‘The Art of the Railroad’ Exhibition Opens at UW American Heritage Center

Just in time for graduation, the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) has opened a new exhibition, “The Art of the Railroad: Seeing Romance in Reality.”

UW Center on Aging Offers Free Educational Help to Caregivers This Month

The University of Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) will offer free educational opportunities later this month to caregivers of people living with dementia.

UW and Wyoming Community Navigator Program Host Microsoft Teams Webinar May 18

Small-business owners can learn about how to use Microsoft Teams software Thursday, May 18.

woman riding a horse and working cattle Ten Sleep Student Overcomes Adversity to Graduate From UW

So many times in Kinley Erickson’s young life, she doubted that she could ever finish school -- not due to poor grades, but because of what life has thrown the Ten Sleep student’s way the last few years.

Applicants Sought for UW Office of Engagement and Outreach Director

The University of Wyoming is seeking internal applicants to serve as the director of the Office of Engagement and Outreach.

Second Cohort Named for UW Teacher-Mentor Corps

The University of Wyoming has welcomed the second cohort of the Wyoming Teacher-Mentor Corps (WTMC), an initiative led by the UW College of Education.

UW Trustees Approve Pay Raise Distribution Plan

University of Wyoming staff members making less than $150,000 annually will receive base pay raises of $1,900, along with additional increases based upon merit, market and compression issues, following action by the UW Board of Trustees.

UW Model Arab League Club Members Excel

Members of the University of Wyoming’s new Model Arab League Club, a student organization that partners with the Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies Program, recently participated in activities and won awards at the regional and national levels.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Google Maps Workshop in Worland May 17

Small-business owners can learn how to increase their companies’ visibility on Google Maps Wednesday, May 17.

UW Student Teachers Gain Experience in Classrooms Across State

The University of Wyoming College of Education’s spring 2023 student teachers have been transitioning from learning to teaching during their 16-week student-teaching experience. This spring, nearly 150 teachers have been placed in schools across Wyoming and in surrounding states.

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UW and Big Horn County Library System Offer Blood Pressure Cuffs for Checkout

Self-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at libraries in Lovell, Deaver and Frannie, and they will come to the Basin and Greybull libraries in June.

UW and Wyoming Community Navigator Program to Discuss Small-Business Resources for Veterans May 16

Veterans can learn about the local, state and national resources available to them as they begin or continue their entrepreneurial journeys Tuesday, May 16.

NWC Educators and UW Researchers Come Together in Inclusive Excellence Student Showcase

More than 70 students at Northwest College (NWC) recently came together to present their research and creative works at the first-ever inclusive excellence student showcase.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Virtual SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop

Small-business owners can learn about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) proposal preparation and cost proposal accounting during a two-day virtual workshop Tuesday and Wednesday, May 16-17.

UW School of Energy Resources Seeks Energy and Environmental Systems Director

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) is seeking applicants from current UW faculty members to serve as the director for the energy and environmental systems concentration in the Energy Resource Management and Development (ERMD) undergraduate degree program.

UW Names Interim Director for Technology Transfer

An expert in business development, strategy, startups and new venture development has been selected as the interim director of the Wyoming Technology Transfer and Research Products Center at the University of Wyoming.

Wyoming Ranks No. 5 on ‘Best States for Higher Education’ List

The low cost of higher education in Wyoming, combined with low student debt and a relatively high community college graduation rate, once again has placed the state No. 5 on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best States for Higher Education” list.

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