2023 UW News Stories

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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.

UW Homecoming Scheduled Sept. 25-30

The University of Wyoming’s annual Homecoming celebration will take place Monday-Saturday, Sept. 25-30.

Deadline Extended for UW Presidential Fellows Applications

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has extended the application deadline for the 2023-24 Presidential Fellows program to Friday, May 19.

UW Summer Hours Begin May 15

University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will observe summer hours (7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) beginning Monday, May 15, through Friday, Aug. 25. Fall semester classes will begin Monday, Aug. 28.

Wyoming Family Continues UW Legacy Through Business Deanship

The towering legacy of a Wyoming family has been further honored with the creation of a deanship in the University of Wyoming College of Business -- the H.A. “Dave” True Jr. Family College of Business Deanship.

UW and Wyoming Community Navigator Program Connect Entrepreneur to Resources to Help Launch Cheyenne’s First Birthing Center

Earthside Birth and Wellness Center, Cheyenne’s first free-standing birthing center, has launched with the help of the Wyoming Community Navigator Program (CNP).

UW College of Health Sciences Hosts Annual College Research Day

The University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences hosted its annual research day April 27 in the Wyoming Union Family Room.

UW Students Participate in Wyoming Pi Days to Solve Challenging Math Problems

Applying basic algebra skills and a healthy dose of logic, some University of Wyoming students recently took a crack at solving some challenging math problems.

Wyoming Business Tips for May

A monthly 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 Opens New Ivinson Parking Garage

The University of Wyoming’s new Ivinson Parking Garage has opened, creating hundreds of new parking spaces for the campus community -- and some for the public.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network Host Market Research Webinar May 11

Small-business owners can learn how to grow their companies through market research Thursday, May 11.

UW Trustees Budget Committee Hearings Monday and Tuesday

Units of the University of Wyoming will present their proposed 2023-24 budgets to the Budget Committee of the UW Board of Trustees Monday and Tuesday, May 8-9.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet May 10-12

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive updates on a variety of topics during the board’s regular meeting Wednesday-Friday, May 10-12.

UWPD Moves to New Headquarters in Ivinson Parking Garage

After more than a decade in a former credit union building north of the University of Wyoming campus, the UW Police Department (UWPD) has moved its headquarters to the university’s new Ivinson Parking Garage, located between 10th and 11th streets along Ivinson Avenue.

UW and Oklahoma State Researchers Call for Single Approach on Wild Horses

The federal government’s management of wild horses is doomed to fail without fundamental changes in policy and the law, according to a new paper led by researchers at the University of Wyoming and Oklahoma State University.

UW Honors College Celebrates Faculty Award Recipients

The University of Wyoming Honors College recently announced the recipients of its annual awards honoring distinguished faculty and staff members for their excellence in teaching and service.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host HUBZone Workshop in Lovell May 11

Small-business owners can learn how to obtain federal contract dollars through becoming HUBZone-certified companies Thursday, May 11.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network Name Jackson Hole Business Winner of 2023 Spirit of Wyoming Award

The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network awarded Amanda Martin, owner of Jackson Hole Mobile Massage, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Spirit of Wyoming Award.

UW Ethics Club Supports Local Nonprofits Through SparkTank Initiative

The University of Wyoming student-led Ethics Club awarded $158,000 to four area nonprofit organizations at a recent SparkTank event.

Firearms Research Center at UW Receives Major Gift

The Firearms Research Center (FRC), housed in the University of Wyoming College of Law, has announced a major gift of $82,500 from Marty Daniel, the founder, owner and board chairman of Georgia-based firearms manufacturer Daniel Defense.

UW Native American Center Receives National Award

The staff of the Native American Education, Research and Cultural Center (NAERCC) has always strived to make the facility a “home away from home” for University of Wyoming Native students since the center opened in 2017.

Spring Issue of UWyo Magazine Helps Students Succeed in College

The spring issue of UWyo Magazine, the University of Wyoming’s flagship publication, aims to help current and incoming students make the most of college with advice from experts and upperclassmen.

UW Student Earns Prestigious Udall Scholarship After Life of Personal Challenges

Five years ago, Chelsea-Victoria Turner was battling drug and alcohol addiction while living on the streets of Cheyenne. It got worse. She ended up spending time in jail.

UW Spring Convocation Wednesday

University of Wyoming faculty and staff members are invited to UW’s Spring 2023 Convocation Wednesday, May 3, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

UW Spring Commencement May 13

The University of Wyoming’s spring commencement ceremonies, featuring four separate events, are planned Saturday, May 13.

‘UW in Your Community’ Event May 15 at Sheridan College

Members of the public will learn about the University of Wyoming’s collaborations with Sheridan College, and UW alumni will connect with their alma mater during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Monday, May 15, in Sheridan.

UW and Wyoming Community Navigator Program to Celebrate National Economic Development Week

In recognition of National Economic Development Week, the Wyoming Community Navigator Program (CNP) will showcase webinars and trainings offered by its economic development partners who are working together to create and maintain strong local economies.

New Kickstart Scholarship Program Targets Those 24 and Older

Kickstart Wyoming’s Tomorrow Scholarship is an exciting new statewide program offering up to $1,800 per semester toward tuition at Wyoming’s eight community colleges and the University of Wyoming.

Ury Foist Selected as UW Staff Employee of the First Quarter

Michele Ury Foist is required to communicate with members of many audiences in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering -- such as students, faculty, UW administrators, external industry professionals, and prospective students and families. In all of those interactions, she adjusts her communication characteristics based on her targeted audience.

Cowboys Wrap Up Fourth Straight Regional Crown as Cowgirls Fall Short of Title

After dominating the Laramie River Rendezvous Rodeo over the weekend, the University of Wyoming men’s team proved in front of its home crowd that it has the talent and depth to compete for a College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) championship.

Top UW Engineering Honors Awarded at Tau Beta Pi Banquet

The University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and the Wyoming Alpha chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society, have announced award recipients for 2023. The awards were presented at the annual Tau Beta Pi Awards Banquet April 29 in the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

UW College of Business Honors Students and Employees With Annual Awards

Faculty, staff and students in the University of Wyoming’s College of Business received several awards during the college’s recent recognition dinner.

UW and Wyoming Community Navigator Program to Discuss Niche Marketing May 5

Small-business owners can learn how to refine and narrow their marketing to a specific niche Friday, May 5.

UW Fossil Fish Festival Offers Activities for All Ages May 6

Several activities for all ages are planned during the Fossil Fish Festival Saturday, May 6, at the University of Wyoming Geological Museum.

Guest Artist Recital Will Feature UW Music Alumni in Concert May 2

A guest artist recital, hosted by the University of Wyoming Department of Music, will feature UW alumni Meghan Dawson (2008), a soprano from Lander, and tenor Leandro Lacava (2007), originally from Brasilia, Brazil, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

UW College of Health Sciences Pays Tribute to Outstanding Faculty and Staff

UW College of Health Sciences honorees are, from left: front row, Katelyn Kotlarek, Kayleigh Edgar and Christine Porter; back row, Jeffrey Yang, Derek Smith, Jacob Warren and John Willford. (UW Photo) The University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences recently held its faculty and staff awards ceremony, honoring selected faculty and staff members for being outstanding in their professions, dedicated to service and unfailing in support of students.

UW Names Executive Director of New Neltje Center for the Arts

An arts leader, curator and writer with expertise in American modernism and contemporary arts and culture has been chosen to lead the University of Wyoming’s new center for the arts and humanities.

May 20 Public Event for UW Neltje Center Features Author Gretel Ehrlich

The University of Wyoming’s Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts invites the public to a free event and reading with author Gretel Ehrlich Saturday, May 20, from 2-3:30 p.m. at Turned Antiques, located at 1 Lower Piney Creek Road in Banner.

Presidential Scholarly Achievement Awards Recognize Outstanding UW Faculty

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has recognized faculty members who demonstrate high achievement in scholarship with 2023 Presidential Scholarly Achievement Awards.

UW School of Computing Names 16 Graduate Computing Scholars

The School of Computing at the University of Wyoming has selected 16 graduate students for the school’s Graduate Computing Scholars Award for the 2023-24 academic year.

UW Symphonic Band and Chamber Ensembles to Perform May 1

“Music with Meaning” will be presented by the University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Symphonic Band at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 1, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

Wyoming Wildlife Fellowship Program Adds Five New UW Undergraduates to Cohort

Five incoming or current University of Wyoming undergraduate students are the latest cohort selections for the Wyoming Wildlife Fellowship Program, which supports students pursuing careers in wildlife and fisheries sciences.

UW Symphony Orchestra Closes Season With ‘Pines of Rome’ May 4

No piece of music ends as impressively as “Pines of Rome.” The score portrays ancient Roman legions returning to the Eternal City, marching closer down the Appian Way, complete with a huge orchestra, six brass behind the audience and the organ playing full out.

UW Planetarium Will Host ‘Mesmerica’ May 5-6

The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will play host to James Hood’s “Mesmerica” Friday and Saturday, May 5-6, with one-hour performances at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. each evening.

Ian Munsick Headlines UW Union Fest May 5

Rising country star Ian Munsick, from Sheridan, will headline Union Fest, a year-end celebration for University of Wyoming students, Friday, May 5, with various activities planned throughout the day. Activities on Prexy’s Pasture -- including Munsick’s concert -- are free and open to the public.

Liliane and Christian Haub Fund Professorship in UW’s Haub School

A gift to the University of Wyoming from philanthropists Liliane and Christian Haub will establish the Liliane and Christian Haub Professorship in the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, which will support the school’s work in environment and natural resources.

UW Entrepreneurship Competition Winners Selected

Winners of the University of Wyoming College of Business’ 23rd annual John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition were selected as the contest concluded April 21-22.

UW and Wyoming Community Navigator Program to Discuss Restaurant Financial Metrics May 4

For the past three years, COVID and inflation have significantly changed the restaurant industry and its financial models. Restaurant owners can learn how to better address the financial side of their businesses Thursday, May 4.

UW and Cardiff University Sign Five-Year Partnership

Joint ventures in research and education will be developed between the University of Wyoming and Cardiff University in Wales, United Kingdom, as part of a new strategic partnership.

Using Technology to Help Caregivers Topic of UW Program May 3

The growing health care needs of older adults have led providers and technicians to seek technological approaches to enhance the lives of people living with dementia and their caregivers.

UW Team Takes Fourth in Solar House Design Competition

Members of UW’s student Solar Decathlon Build Challenge team show the house they designed near Lander to visitors during a recent open house. UW finished fourth in the national competition. (UW Photo) A University of Wyoming student team’s entry has finished fourth in an international competition to design zero-energy buildings.

UW Planetarium Will Premiere Three New Full-Dome Movies During May

During May, the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will premiere three brand-new science films that explore the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), supermassive black holes and the moon, respectively.

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

Self-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at libraries in Cheyenne, Burns, Pine Bluffs and the Laramie County bookmobile. The kits are offered through a collaborative pilot project between the Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) at the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program and the Laramie County Library System.

UW’s IMPACT 307 Names New Assistant Director

IMPACT 307, a startup business development program of the University of Wyoming, has a new assistant director serving Laramie, Cheyenne and the surrounding areas.

UW School of Graduate Education and Graduate Council Honor Award Recipients

The University of Wyoming’s School of Graduate Education and Graduate Council have selected the 2023 winners of graduate student and mentor awards for outstanding teaching and research.

UW Team Wins Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Case Competition

For the second consecutive year, a team of undergraduate students from the University of Wyoming’s College of Business has won the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Case Competition.

UW’s Wyoming APEX Accelerator Part of Aerospace and Defense Industry Conference May 3-5

Wyoming APEX Accelerator will be part of the third annual Aerospace and Defense Industry Conference that will take place in Casper Wednesday-Friday, May 3-5, at the M Building, located at 234 E. First St.

Adam Birnbaum Trio to Perform April 26 at UW

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will host the Adam Birnbaum Trio for an evening of jazz at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

UW Hosts Regional Finale Laramie River Rendezvous Rodeo April 27-29

When the University of Wyoming hosts the Central Rocky Mountain Region’s (CRMR) final rodeo of the combined fall/spring seasons this weekend, fans will see some of the country’s top student-athletes -- many of them wearing the traditional UW brown and gold vests.

UW and Wyoming Community Navigator Program to Discuss Restaurant Challenges May 2

The pandemic fundamentally shifted the entire hospitality industry and revealed such businesses needed to update their models, systems and tools. Restaurant owners can learn how to address key industry challenges they face Tuesday, May 2.

Two UW Students From Casper to Receive Congressional Awards

Two University of Wyoming students from Casper will receive Congressional Award gold medals, the U.S. Congress’ highest honor for youth.

UW College of Education Part of State Partnership on K-12 Instruction

The Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) voted last week to move discussions forward in partnership with Gov. Mark Gordon, Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder, the Wyoming Department of Education and the University of Wyoming College of Education on piloting new instruction and assessment strategies for Wyoming students.

UW SER and Cardiff University Launch Hydrogen Energy Webinar Series

The Hydrogen Energy Research Center (H2ERC) in the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) is partnering with Cardiff University in Wales, United Kingdom, to launch a webinar series that focuses on emerging topics in hydrogen energy.

UW Hosts Rocky Mountain Professional Landman Conference May 5

The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) and the Student Chapter of Energy Resources will host the second Rocky Mountain Professional Landman (PLM) Conference Friday, May 5.

UW Libraries to Pause Prospector Service

To improve user experience, University of Wyoming Libraries is upgrading its library management system. As part of the migration, Prospector will be unavailable during the summer and fall semesters.

UW to Host Wellness and Destress Events for Students

A variety of free wellness and destress events and activities are planned for University of Wyoming students as the semester comes to a close.

Playground Ensemble to Present Chamber Music April 27 at UW

“Unchambered” will be presented by the Playground Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in the University of Wyoming Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

UW Archivist’s Artwork Featured in ‘Open’ Exhibition at American Heritage Center

Artistic work created by University of Wyoming American Heritage Center (AHC) Archivist Ginny Kilander is part of a traveling exhibition now on display through Tuesday, May 23, at the AHC.

‘Legacies’ Concert Honors Retiring UW Director of Bands April 29

The University of Wyoming Department of Music Spotlight Series will present “Legacies,” featuring the UW Wind Symphony, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Art Museum to Host Gallery Walk-Through of Student Exhibition

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host a gallery walk-through of the 48th annual Juried UW Student Exhibition Monday, May 1, from 3-4:30 p.m.

UW and D.C. Pharmacy Schools Mark Fifth Anniversary of Health Equity Leadership Program

Beginning in fall 2018, the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy partnered with Howard University’s College of Pharmacy in Washington, D.C., for the Health Equity Leadership Program.

Lander Middle School Students Visit UW’s Wyoming Infrared Observatory

The size of the University of Wyoming’s 2.3-meter telescope at the Wyoming Infrared Observatory (WIRO) left a lasting impression on sixth, seventh and eighth grade students from Lander Middle School.

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