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Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu
February 29, 2024
First-year medical students from the Wyoming-WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho) Medical Education Program in the University of Wyoming’s College of Health Sciences met state leaders -- as well as the program’s alumni, preceptors and faculty -- last week in Cheyenne.
February 29, 2024
Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, March 7.
February 28, 2024
The closure of the intersection of 15th Street and Ivinson Avenue starting Monday, March 4, will necessitate multiple changes to University of Wyoming bus routes and parking over the coming months.
February 28, 2024
Programs about the upcoming lunar eclipse, as well as the sun and the moon, highlight the schedule at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during March.
February 28, 2024
The Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) at the University of Wyoming, in collaboration with Ivinson Memorial Hospital and the Wyoming Department of Health, will offer a six-session Healthy U workshop series titled “Cancer: Thriving and Surviving in Laramie, Wyoming.”
February 28, 2024
Small-business owners will have an opportunity to learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to boost social media strategy for their businesses Wednesday, March 6.
February 27, 2024
The University of Wyoming College of Business is offering free tax preparation services to Wind River Indian Reservation tribal members and Fremont County residents as part of the Wind River Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, designed to support individuals and families in need of tax preparation assistance.
February 27, 2024
Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, March 7.
February 27, 2024
The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will facilitate a seminar on energy innovations Monday, March 18, hosted by Gillette College.
February 27, 2024
Small-business owners will have an opportunity to learn about writing capability statements with a “wow” factor for government contractors Tuesday, March 5.
February 26, 2024
Members of the University of Wyoming’s senior honor society recently honored their “Top Profs” at the 44th annual Top Prof Night.
February 26, 2024
Eleven University of Wyoming students -- nearly double the number in the previous semester -- are funding their study-abroad experiences this spring through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.
February 26, 2024
Daniel “Danny” Dale, the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Professor of Astronomy and a College of Engineering and Physical Sciences associate dean, has been appointed as a member of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) Board of Trustees.
February 26, 2024
A Grammy- and Oscar-winning concerto. A symphony by the dean of African American composers. An overture by one of the greatest Italian opera composers.
February 26, 2024
The installation of deep utility infrastructure for the University of Wyoming’s student housing project will necessitate the closure of the intersection of Ivinson Avenue and 15th Street.
February 23, 2024
The University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) has updated its Wyoming Pipeline Infrastructure Viewer (WPIV) map application, providing an easy-to-use platform for users to discover and analyze the state’s pipeline and associated infrastructure data to encourage pipeline development.
February 23, 2024
Sheridan County native Tris Munsick and his band, the Innocents, will bring their country sound to the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22.
February 23, 2024
The University of Wyoming Department of Music choirs will present “Cowboys, Sing On!” at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. The concert is free and open to the public.
February 23, 2024
University of Wyoming philosophy Associate Professor Bradley Rettler’s new book, “Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin,” became available on Amazon Feb. 15 and is now a bestseller among philosophy books.
February 23, 2024
The University of Wyoming family has suffered a tremendous loss.
February 22, 2024
Three members of the University of Wyoming swimming and diving team died in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 287 about 10 miles south of the Wyoming-Colorado border Thursday afternoon.
February 22, 2024
The University of Wyoming College of Business has launched the UW Leadership Academy, a unique experiential course to develop students’ economic and civic leadership capabilities while providing them with Wyoming networking experiences.
February 22, 2024
It’s time to celebrate all things mathematics.
February 22, 2024
Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, Feb. 29.
February 22, 2024
University of Wyoming Department of Music faculty-led Whee3trio and the Ben Markley Quintet are the UW Jazz Festival double-feature concert headliners. They will perform Monday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.
February 21, 2024
More than 500 students representing 31 high schools will be on the University of Wyoming campus Wednesday-Friday, March 13-15, for the Wyoming Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference.
February 21, 2024
University of Wyoming scientists have gained international attention for new research showing that invasive ants in a Kenyan savanna have caused lions to change their predatory behavior. On Friday, Feb. 23, Department of Zoology and Physiology Professor Jacob Goheen and Ph.D. student Douglas Kamaru will share their findings with a vast American audience on National Public Radio’s (NPR) “Science Friday” program.
UW Grad Student Wins Lyman and Margie McDonald Research Award for Wildlife Quantitative Analysis February 21, 2024
University of Wyoming statistics graduate student Allie Midkiff, from Liberty, Mo., recently was named the winner of the Lyman and Margie McDonald Research Award for Quantitative Analysis in Wildlife.
February 21, 2024
Small-business owners will have an opportunity to learn how to secure funding for their businesses Wednesday, Feb. 28.
‘Stan Lee, Beyond the Book’ Exhibition to Open at UW American Heritage Center February 20, 2024
The American Heritage Center (AHC) at the University of Wyoming is preparing its highly anticipated “Stan Lee, Beyond the Book” exhibition, honoring the legendary author, editor and Marvel Comics visionary.
February 20, 2024
An evening of contemporary dance will feature original works by University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance faculty members and guest artists that reflect the relationships, emotions and movements that define the human experience.
February 19, 2024
The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following nonresident students at the completion of the 2023 fall semester.
February 16, 2024
The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Wyoming at the completion of the 2023 fall semester.
February 16, 2024
For the 10th year in a row, community scientists glimpsed moose and collected data about their populations in two mountains ranges outside of Laramie during Winter Moose Day weekend.
February 16, 2024
One hundred outstanding high school seniors from across Wyoming have been selected to receive the 2024 Trustees’ Scholars Award, the University of Wyoming’s top academic scholarship.
February 16, 2024
A second edition of Cowboy Sandbox -- a spectacular fusion of immersive experiences, live performances and cutting-edge technology -- is planned Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium and SciDIY Makerspace, both located in the University of Wyoming’s Physical Sciences Building.
February 16, 2024
The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band will present “Revelry: A Soundtrack for the Human Experience” Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.
February 15, 2024
Three Wyoming student science researchers have been invited to the National STEM Challenge in Washington, D.C., in April.
February 15, 2024
Volunteer judges are needed for the 2024 Wyoming State Science Fair (WSSF) next month on the University of Wyoming campus.
February 15, 2024
The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network podcast returns with two new episodes that feature interviews with the co-founder of Wyonics, a Laramie-based sustainable technology business, and the owner of Legend Pizza in Powell.
February 15, 2024
Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, Feb. 22.
UW Researcher Studies Why Hummingbird Numbers Are Declining February 15, 2024
Hummingbirds have long held a deep fascination with the public, whether being observed hovering and flitting their wings at amazing speeds around bird feeders or admired as symbols of love and peace.
February 15, 2024
Small-business owners can learn how to handle their top or most challenging business goals for 2024 Thursday, Feb. 22.
February 14, 2024
On an increasingly volatile world stage, health care professionals need to prepare themselves and patients for chemical, natural and man-made disasters as well as global pandemics.
February 14, 2024
Both the University of Wyoming women’s and men’s Nordic ski teams continued their strong start to the winter season when they competed in Leadville, Colo., last weekend at the Colorado State University (CSU) Invitational.
February 14, 2024
Members of the public will find out more about the University of Wyoming’s presence in Big Horn County, and UW alumni will connect with their alma mater during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Monday, March 4, in Lovell.
February 14, 2024
Small-business owners will have an opportunity to learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to boost their businesses Wednesday, Feb. 21.
February 14, 2024
The University of Wyoming Art Museum will celebrate the opening of its spring exhibitions with a free public reception Saturday, Feb. 24, from 5-8 p.m.
UW Anthropologists’ Research Unveils Early Stone Plaza in the Andes February 14, 2024
Two University of Wyoming anthropology professors have discovered one of the earliest circular plazas in Andean South America, showcasing monumental megalithic architecture, which refers to construction that uses large stones placed upright with no mortar.
February 13, 2024
The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND), an academic unit of the University of Wyoming’s College of Health Sciences, recently received an ECHO Excellence Award for its Project ECHO.
February 13, 2024
Honey bees carrying nectar have the remarkable ability to adjust their flight behavior to avoid overheating when air temperatures increase, according to research led by a University of Wyoming scientist.
February 13, 2024
Small-business owners will have an opportunity to learn about foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) Tuesday, Feb. 20.
February 12, 2024
A $250,000 gift to the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) from energy infrastructure leader Williams will advance carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) within the state and beyond.
February 12, 2024
The application period is now open for the 2024-26 Presidential Fellows program at the University of Wyoming.
UW Archaeology Professor Discovers Oldest Known Bead in the Americas February 12, 2024
University of Wyoming archaeology Professor Todd Surovell and his team of collaborators have discovered a tube-shaped bead made of bone that is about 12,940 years old
February 12, 2024
A group of more than 160 researchers and practitioners -- including a University of Wyoming visiting assistant professor -- has released a suite of materials dedicated to advancing understanding of stakeholder engagement and the effectiveness of collaboration in working landscapes.
February 12, 2024
The University of Wyoming’s Institute for Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems (IMAGINE) will host a free virtual workshop Wednesday, April 3, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m
February 9, 2024
The University of Wyoming Cross-Disciplinary Academic Writing Fellows program recently reached the midpoint of its fourth year.
February 9, 2024
The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, Feb. 14.
February 9, 2024
The University of Wyoming Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Stewardship Award. The deadline for nominations is March 25.
February 9, 2024
American universities, as engines of innovation and economic growth across the nation, are the envy of the world, and nowhere is this more important than in Wyoming. As the state’s land-grant and only four-year institution of higher learning,
February 9, 2024
The University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing’s RN to BSN Program has been recognized as one of the best in the Mountain West region by RNCareers.org. The website compared similar programs found in nursing schools throughout the Mountain West region and surrounding areas.
February 9, 2024
Recent University of Wyoming graduate Maeve Knepper, of Cheyenne, is among 30 students nationwide selected to receive the prestigious USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship.
February 8, 2024
The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative at the University of Wyoming -- in partnership with the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Office -- released a report indicating that, in 2022, Wyoming’s outdoor recreation industry contributed more to the state’s gross domestic product than all but three states nationwide.
February 8, 2024
Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, Feb. 15.
February 8, 2024
Finalists for the position of associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Wyoming have been identified, and they’re scheduled to give public presentations at UW beginning Monday, Feb. 12.
February 8, 2024
Small-business owners can learn about how to build high-reliability businesses Thursday, Feb. 15.
February 7, 2024
University of Wyoming Chinese Program Director Yan Zhang, of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, has received a 2023 U.S.-ASEAN University Connections Initiative grant under the U.S. Department of State’s IDEAS (Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students) Program.
February 7, 2024
The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) has released a resource guide and webpage to help Wyoming stakeholders craft community benefit plans (CBPs) in Wyoming.
February 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations has announced the selection of TDA Research Inc. (TDA) to negotiate an award of up to $49 million to test a carbon capture system at the Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC), located adjacent to Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s Dry Fork Power Station near Gillette.
February 7, 2024
Zara Lawler, a Julliard School-trained flutist, dancer and teacher, will serve a three-day residency in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Music Sunday-Tuesday, Feb. 11-13.
February 6, 2024
In a collaborative effort to enhance workforce training and professional development in Wyoming, the state’s community colleges and the University of Wyoming have launched a comprehensive survey targeting employers within the hospitality, tourism and outdoor recreation sectors.
February 6, 2024
For the second straight weekend, the University of Wyoming women’s Nordic ski team swept a pair of cross-country races, while the men’s club was among the top three both days.
February 6, 2024
The University of Wyoming Department of Music Faculty Recital Series presents the Becker-Bogard Duo Friday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The recital is free and open to the public.
February 6, 2024
To celebrate the season of romance and love, the University of Wyoming Art Museum will host Date Night at the Art Museum Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 5-8 p.m.
February 5, 2024
The winter issue of UWyo Magazine, the University of Wyoming’s flagship publication, highlights how the university touches every corner of the state with outreach and engagement programming.
February 5, 2024
The University of Wyoming’s Division of Kinesiology and Health has, since 2018, been an active participant in UW’s expanding role in international education. The division is home to the International Kinesiology Center, which is in partnership with the Shanghai University of Sport (SUS) in China.
February 5, 2024
The University of Wyoming’s third annual Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) seminar series begins Monday, Feb. 12, at Casper College.
February 5, 2024
Opportunities to earn fully online degrees from the University of Wyoming will increase significantly starting this fall.
February 5, 2024
Nominations for the Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award for University of Wyoming faculty members will be accepted through Friday, March 1.
February 5, 2024
Weekly Cowboy Sandbox Discovery Meet-up events will begin Thursday, Feb. 8, at the University of Wyoming.
February 2, 2024
The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2023 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.
February 2, 2024
The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2023 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.
February 2, 2024
The University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) has selected four alumni to receive this year’s alumni awards.
February 2, 2024
Public Access Telehealth Spaces (PATHS), a project of the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) at the University of Wyoming, is revolutionizing the way people access health care services.
Two UW Student Teams Advance in NASA Design Challenge February 2, 2024
Two teams of University of Wyoming students have been selected to advance to Phase 2 in NASA’s 2024 Micro-g Neutral Buoyancy Experiment Design Teams (NExT) engineering design challenge.
February 2, 2024
Zoë Short observes a monarch butterfly at LaPrele Park in Laramie. Short, a University of Wyoming 2023 spring graduate from Douglas who received her bachelor’s degree in zoology, was the lead author of a paper that studied why monarch butterflies in east-central Wyoming were not affected by a parasite known to hinder butterfly migration. The paper appeared online in the journal Prairie Naturalist today (Feb. 2). (Kellyn Chandler Photo) A recent University of Wyoming graduate learned that a para
February 2, 2024
The heart of Wyoming’s press is the newsrooms throughout the state. One University of Wyoming student made it his goal to document these places and investigate how Wyoming’s print media is handling the digital age.
February 1, 2024
The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2023 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.
February 1, 2024
The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2023 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.
February 1, 2024
UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host ‘Passwords 101’ Webinar Feb. 8 Many small-business owners hear it all the time: Use strong passwords, change them often, and don’t use them more than once. Small-business owners will have the opportunity to put that advice into practice Thursday, Feb. 8.
February 1, 2024
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.
February 1, 2024
“Biking Around,” a captivating exhibition that takes visitors on a journey through the rich history of cycling in the region, is now on display through Saturday, April 20, at the University of Wyoming American Heritage Center (AHC).
Contact Us
Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu