2023 UW News Stories

UW Receives Faculty Advancement Grant From Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research recently announced the University of Wyoming has been selected for a Faculty Development Advancement Award as part of the NRC’s University Nuclear Leadership Program.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Business Workshop in Gillette April 29

Small-business owners can learn how to craft marketing messages for their companies during an in-person workshop Saturday, April 29.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network Host Tourism Industry Hiring Webinar April 27

Small-business owners can learn how to effectively hire seasonal workers for the upcoming peak Wyoming tourist season Thursday, April 27.

UW Art Museum to Host Visiting Artist Jenene Nagy for Talk and Workshop

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host visiting artist Jenene Nagy for an artist talk Wednesday, April 26, and a two-part workshop Friday and Saturday, April 28-29.

UW Department of Theatre and Dance to Present ‘Carrie: The Musical’ April 26-30

Closing out the University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance’s spring season is a musical adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 horror masterpiece, “Carrie.”

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Online SBIR/STTR Proposal Workshop With DOD Emphasis

Small-business owners can learn about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) proposal opportunities Wednesday, April 26.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Google Maps Workshop in Powell April 26

Small-business owners can learn how to increase their companies’ visibility on Google Maps Wednesday, April 26.

Small-business owners can learn how to create brand strategy for their companies Friday, April 21.

Ken Gerow, a University of Wyoming professor of statistics since 1993, will give the 2023 Buchanan Lecture Friday, April 21.

UW and Wyoming Community Navigator Program to Discuss Brand Strategy April 21

Small-business owners can learn how to create brand strategy for their companies Friday, April 21.

UW Collegiate Chorale Performance Scheduled April 22

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Collegiate Chorale will present “To Sit and Dream” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

Judges Announced for UW’s John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition

The University of Wyoming College of Business has selected its panel of judges for the 23rd annual John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition.

UW Doctoral Student Wins Energy Vault Student Competition

University of Wyoming doctoral student Rami Alloush, of Damanhour, Egypt, was named the winner of the Energy Vault Student Competition hosted by the UW School of Energy Resources (SER).

UW Appoints Inaugural Professor for Jackson Fork Ranch-UW Research Project

Joe Holbrook, University of Wyoming assistant professor in carnivore and habitat ecology, has been named the first Wyoming Biodiversity Term Professor for the Jackson Fork Ranch-University of Wyoming Research Project. The position promotes environmental stewardship and conservation across Wyoming, with an initial focus on the greater Yellowstone ecosystem.

UW Graduate and Conservation Fellow Earns Distinguished Legal Writing Award

The Burton Awards has announced that University of Wyoming graduate and current UW Ruckelshaus Institute Conservation Fellow Travis Brammer is among 25 law student writers selected for the Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award.

UW Cowboys Wrap Up Fourth Consecutive Regional Title and Cowgirls’ Late Push Continues

With just one more Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) rodeo left on the season, the University of Wyoming men’s team has wrapped up its fourth straight regional rodeo title, while the Cowgirls still have an outside shot of pulling off the same feat.

UW Wool Judging Team Wraps Up Successful 2023 Season

In a final competition at the Houston Livestock Show last month, the University of Wyoming collegiate wool judging team wrapped up a successful 2023 season.

EWC Team Again Wins UW-Led Wyoming Collegiate Business Ethics Case Competition

A team from Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) recently won the third annual Wyoming Collegiate Business Ethics Case Competition at the University of Wyoming.

Firearms Industry Conference Auction to Benefit UW Firearms Research Center

Federal firearm regulators, trade association representatives, arms manufacturers, attorneys and compliance professionals will gather in Atlanta May 1-3 for the ninth annual Firearms Industry Conference. During the conference, Orchid LLC, one of the conference organizers, will sponsor a silent auction on behalf of the newly launched Firearms Research Center (FRC) at the University of Wyoming.

UW Jazz Combos to Perform April 19

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Jazz Combos will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

Jazz Ensembles Concert April 20 at UW

“Sounds of Today” is the University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Spotlight Series concert Thursday, April 20.

UW Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Day April 22

Nearly 300 undergraduate students from the University of Wyoming and various Wyoming colleges will take part in UW’s Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Day Saturday, April 22.

UW Wellness Center Receives Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention

For the third consecutive year, the University of Wyoming’s Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center has received the Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention from Vector Solutions for its commitment to student wellness.

Guest Pianist in Residency to Give Recital April 21 at UW

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will host guest pianist Catherine Kautsky for a two-day residency that will culminate with a public recital Friday, April 21.

UW School of Pharmacy Clinical Professor Named ASHP Fellow

A clinical professor of pharmacy practice with the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy has been named a 2023 fellow by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

University of Wyoming Extension will celebrate spring with a honey-tasting event and educational program in Casper Saturday, April 29.

In a collaborative project with nuclear energy and regulatory experts across the U.S., University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources’ (SER) research staff and faculty members co-wrote a report that outlines potential markets and evaluates state-level legal, regulatory, economic and technology implications for nuclear microreactor applications in U.S. markets.

UW Extension to Host Workshop on Honey and Pollinators April 29

University of Wyoming Extension will celebrate spring with a honey-tasting event and educational program in Casper Saturday, April 29.

UW Extension to Provide Updates on Wyoming Drought Conditions and Predictions

For Wyomingites interested in current and predicted drought status, temperatures and precipitation levels, the Wyoming Conditions and Monitoring Team (WCMT) facilitates monthly webinars open to the public.

UW Education Dean Named President of Vermont College

Scott Thomas, the John P. “Jack” Ellbogen Dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Education, has been named president of Sterling College in Craftsbury Common, Vt., effective July 1.

Jazz Duo to Perform April 17 at UW

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present an evening of jazz with pianist Ben Markley and saxophonist Peter Sommer Monday, April 17.

Large Landsat Puzzle Created by UW Researcher Introduces Wyoming’s Geography to Children

From Yellowstone National Park to Devils Tower and all points in between, preschool- and elementary school-age children and their parents received a glimpse of Wyoming’s diverse and rich geography by assembling a giant floor puzzle of the state as part of the recent “Earth Extravaganza” Family Day event.

Eight Teams to Compete in UW’s John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition April 21-22

Eight student-led teams will vie for seed prize money to get their business plans off the ground in the John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition at the University of Wyoming.

UW Choirs to Host Choral Music Educator April 14

The University of Wyoming choirs will host a guest artist residency with Jessica Nápoles, professor of choral music education at the University of North Texas (UNT), Friday, April 14, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts.

UW’s Casper Start-Up Challenge Announces Pitch Night April 13

IMPACT Casper has scheduled the 2023 Casper Start-Up Challenge Pitch Night Thursday, April 13, at Casper College’s Wheeler Concert Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Catalyst Program to Enhance Leadership Skills for UW Students

Various aspects of India's culture and history will be showcased at the University of Wyoming during "Celebrate India" March 26-31, sponsored by the Indian students' organization, Milaap. All events are free.

UW Solar Decathlon House Near Lander Scoring Near Top

Various aspects of India's culture and history will be showcased at the University of Wyoming during "Celebrate India" March 26-31, sponsored by the Indian students' organization, Milaap. All events are free.

UW Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies Hosts Lecture on Bullying and Stoicism

The University of Wyoming Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies will host a lecture from professor and author Matthew Sharpe at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in Room 127 of the UW College of Business Building.

UW’s Annual Student Organization Awards Wednesday

The University of Wyoming Student Organizations office will conduct the annual student organization awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in the Wyoming Union Yellowstone Ballroom.

Rachel Flores Selected as UW’s Staff Employee of the Year

University of Wyoming custodian Rachel Flores -- assigned to the College of Health Sciences Building’s third floor and half of the third and fourth floors in the School of Pharmacy wing -- is the UW staff employee of the year.

UW Makes New Financial Aid Commitments to Transfer Students Beginning This Fall

Beginning this fall, the University of Wyoming will make transferring easier and more affordable than ever with the addition of the Wyoming Transfer Commitment and the Pokes Transfer Commitment. The transfer financial pledges are for new first-time transfer students.

UW’s WyCEI and Honors College Offer Three-Week Summer Entrepreneurship Course

The University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (WyCEI) and the Honors College will host the course “Innovate Wyoming: A 3-Week Journey in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Education” May 22-June 7.

UW and Campbell County Public Library System Offer Blood Pressure Cuffs for Checkout

elf-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at the libraries in Gillette and Wright. The kits are offered through a collaborative pilot project among the Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) at the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program and the Campbell County Public Library System.

Apply Now to Serve Your Community as UW Extension AmeriCorps Member

University of Wyoming Extension has partnered with AmeriCorps to offer part-time community service opportunities in county offices across the state and on the Wind River Indian Reservation.

Phi Beta Kappa Selects New Members at UW

he Alpha Chapter of Wyoming at the University of Wyoming has selected 36 new members for the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Among the new inductees are four juniors who have been awarded $1,000 scholarships for their academic achievements.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Wednesday via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold its regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, April 12.

UW Dental Admissions Program Opens Doors to Professional Dental Schools

While many rural communities in Wyoming are experiencing the expansion of technologies such as telehealth for remote access to physicians and therapists, patients needing dental care almost always need in-person access to a dentist.

Wyoming Business Tips for April

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 and Wyoming Community Navigator Program to Provide Introduction to Project Management Software April 13

Small-business owners will have an opportunity to get a better handle on their to-do lists and keep their work projects on track Thursday, April 13.

UW’s John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition Scheduled April 21-22

The University of Wyoming College of Business will host the 23rd annual John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition Friday and Saturday, April 21-22.

UW Among Hosts of Intertribal Tourism Summit April 21 in Fremont County

The University of Wyoming and the Wind River Visitors Council -- collaborating with the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone business councils -- will host an Intertribal Tourism Summit at the Wind River Hotel and Casino and the Shoshone Rose Casino and Hotel Friday, April 21.

UW Extension Offers New ‘Taming Toxic Plants’ Video Series

For ranchers and ranch managers concerned about livestock poisoning from toxic plants, University of Wyoming Extension has launched a new YouTube series titled “Taming Toxic Plants.”

Three to Receive UW Honorary Degrees May 13

The University of Wyoming will confer its highest award, the honorary doctoral degree, upon a master painter and printmaker, a distinguished economist and an award-winning high school mathematics instructor during UW commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 13.

Second Annual Access UW Day Is Friday

Members of the University of Wyoming community are invited to participate in the second annual Access UW Day Friday, April 7.

UW to Host Leadership Symposium April 20

The University of Wyoming Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Program will host a leadership symposium in Laramie Thursday, April 20.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Vice President to Speak at UW April 11

Nicholas Sly, vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City -- and regional economist for Wyoming, Colorado and northern New Mexico -- will give a free public talk Tuesday, April 11, at the University of Wyoming College of Business.

UW ‘Global Gathering’ April 11 at Rendezvous Café

Members of the University of Wyoming community are invited to a “Global Gathering” with Vice Provost for Global Engagement Isa Helfgott and members of the Global Engagement Office team Tuesday, April 11, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Rendezvous Café.

National Lab Day April 12-13 at UW

National Lab Day -- an event to learn about and explore opportunities for partnerships with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories -- is scheduled Wednesday and Thursday, April 12-13, at the University of Wyoming’s Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center. UW and DOE are co-hosts of the conference.

ALOK Is Shepard Symposium on Social Justice Keynote Speaker April 19 at UW

Alok Vaid-Menon, an American writer, performance artist and media personality who performs under the moniker “ALOK,” is the keynote speaker for the University of Wyoming’s Shepard Symposium on Social Justice.

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

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

‘UW in Your Community’ Event April 18 in Park County

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 Park County during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Tuesday, April 18, in Cody.

UW and Crook County Public Library System Offer Blood Pressure Cuffs for Checkout

Self-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at libraries in Hulett, Moorcroft and Sundance. The kits are offered through a collaborative pilot project among the Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) at the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program and the Crook County Public Library System.

UW Biodiversity Institute to Host Salamander Migration Initiative During April

The University of Wyoming’s Biodiversity Institute once again will put the spotlight on the Western tiger salamander this spring.

UW Symphony Orchestra to Perform in Casper, Pinedale and Teton Village in April

Known for exciting performances and innovative repertoire, the University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra (UWSO) will perform in three Wyoming communities this month.

UW Researchers Use Wind Farm Site Field Data to Test Supercomputer Modeling

A collaboration between University of Wyoming researchers and a wind energy company has provided new insights into the use of high-performance computing to predict wind resources.

UW Duo Recital to Feature Works of French Composer for Violin and Piano April 10

University of Wyoming Department of Music faculty members John Fadial and Chi-Chen Wu will perform a violin and piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 10, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

UW Cowgirls and Cowboys Win Big at CSU Rodeo

This is the win the University of Wyoming Cowgirls have been waiting for all season. And, for the Cowboys, it was business as usual at the Colorado State University (CSU) rodeo last weekend.

UW Clinic to Host Free Tax Preparation Help Sessions This Week

Members of the University of Wyoming community can receive free help in preparing their income tax returns Tuesday, April 4, and Thursday, April 6.

UW and Laramie Main Street Alliance Host Flavor Festival April 4-8

More than 20 Laramie restaurants will highlight flavors from approximately 40 countries during the Laramie International Flavor Festival Tuesday through Saturday, April 4-8.

Jennifer Kirk Receives UW Libraries Outstanding Staff Award

Jennifer Kirk, University of Wyoming Libraries marketing and communications specialist, is the recipient of the UW Libraries Outstanding Staff Award for her contributions in 2022.

‘Coffee and Conversation With President Seidel’ Canceled April 5 at UW

The final “Coffee and Conversation” session of the spring semester with University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel Wednesday, April 5, in Rendezvous Café has been canceled. The event will resume in the fall semester.

UW Students and Faculty Engage in Large Artificial Intelligence Conference

More than 3,500 worldwide participants -- including 15 University of Wyoming students and faculty members -- recently participated in a conference that brings together leading researchers and practitioners who work on all aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications.

UW Extension to Offer Cattle AI Class and Breeding Days in Two Counties

For youth interested in cattle breeding, University of Wyoming Extension will offer artificial insemination (AI) classes in Campbell and Fremont counties Saturday, May 6, followed by breeding days in June.

UW Black Studies Center to Host Anti-Racism Collective Symposium April 5

The University of Wyoming Black Studies Center will virtually host the second annual Anti-Racism Collective Symposium at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 5.

Research at UW Part of New Findings on Earlier Indigenous Use of Horses in West

A former University of Wyoming graduate student’s analysis of the remains of a 17th century horse in southwest Wyoming played a key role in a new study showing that Indigenous people were using horses in the American West earlier than documented previously.

Ron Peterson Selected as 2023 UW College of Business Distinguished Alumnus

Ronald “Ron” Peterson has been selected as the University of Wyoming College of Business’ 61st Distinguished Alumnus.

12 Moose Spotted During UW Biodiversity Institute’s Winter Moose Day

For the ninth year in a row, community scientists were able to glimpse moose and collect data about their populations in two mountains ranges outside of Laramie for Winter Moose Day.

UW Planetarium Will Alter Schedule Lineup During April

The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will switch its lineup around during April.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Online SBIR/STTR Proposal Workshop With NSF Emphasis

Small-business owners can learn about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) proposal opportunities Tuesday, April 4.

Wyoming Baroque to Perform at UW April 1

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present “Wyoming Baroque: Heroes and Heroines” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Social Media Workshop in Buffalo April 4

Small-business owners can learn more about using social media effectively to help their businesses during a workshop Tuesday, April 4.

UW to Host Workshop on Budgeting and Benchmarking for Sheep Producers

For sheep producers interested in learning more about budgeting, benchmarking and marketing, University of Wyoming Extension will offer a free workshop in Lingle Wednesday, April 19.

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