2024 UW News Stories

Guest Pianists to Perform at UW Nov. 21

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will host guest pianists Duo Mundi in a recital at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. The recital is free and open to the public.

Energy Resources Council to Meet Nov. 22 with UW Board of Trustees

The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Laramie’s Hilton Garden Inn.

UW Students Can Get Seasonally Creative at ‘Chill and Craft’ Workshop Nov. 19

University of Wyoming undergraduate and graduate students will have an opportunity to create hands-on seasonal projects during a “Chill and Craft Workshop: Create Fall and Winter Décor” from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19.

‘Artificial Intelligence and the Caregiver’ Topic of UW Dementia-Led Program Nov. 20

There is a new tool available for caregivers of those living with dementia and, with a little familiarity and training, artificial intelligence can make the responsibilities less stressful and easier to navigate.

UW Wind Symphony to Present ‘Angels in the Architecture’ Nov. 22

The University of Wyoming Wind Symphony will present “Angels in the Architecture” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Opera Theatre Fall Performance Nov. 19

The University of Wyoming Opera Theatre -- directed by Department of Music Assistant Professor Magdalena Wór -- will present its fall performance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The performance is free and open to the public.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Virtual ‘Table Time’ Work Session Nov. 21

Small-business owners will have the opportunity to get motivated to tackle work tasks they have been avoiding or focus on complex projects to better manage their businesses Thursday, Nov. 21.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Business Workshop in Casper Nov. 20

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

Wyoming Business Tips for November

An occasional 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 CSU Art Museums Get into Border War Rivalry

The Cowboys and Rams are not the only ones battling it out in the annual Border War rivalry.

UW Partners With Argonne National Laboratory to Access Lab’s High-Performance Computing Systems

The University of Wyoming and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have partnered to provide UW students and faculty with access to the lab’s state-of-the-art high-performance computing systems as a means of extending computational resources for research projects.

man sitting beside a desk with a computer UW’s Zhai Develops Upgrade to Fossil Fueled-Fire Power Plant Software Tool

Haibo Zhai, a University of Wyoming professor of civil and architectural engineering and construction management, is spearheading the continued development and use of a software tool for calculating the performance, emissions and cost of fossil fuel-fired power plants.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Artificial Intelligence Products Webinar Nov. 20

Small-business owners may be familiar with ChatGPT but will have the opportunity to learn about other generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools Wednesday, Nov. 20.

UW Jazz Ensembles to Perform at UW Nov. 18

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Wyoming Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble II will give a combined fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert ha

New UW Report: Wyoming 2025 Economic Forecast Mixed

Wyoming’s economic outlook is mixed for 2025, with a continuing decline in the coal industry, shortages in housing and child care, and an aging population clouding the state’s mid- and long-term growth prospects, according to a new University of Wyoming report.

man leaning over lab equipment New Report Shows Growing UW Economic Impact on Wyoming

The University of Wyoming’s contribution to the state’s economy has increased significantly over the past decade, supporting nearly 14,700 jobs and adding more than $720 million in value annually, according to a new report from UW.

WEST Wellness Center Debuts at UW for Students and Employees

A new WEST (Where Everyone Strengthens Together) Wellness Center has launched at the University of Wyoming. In partnership with the state of Wyoming, the WEST Wellness Center will serve as the wellness coordination core for UW students and employees.

UW Choirs to Present Singing Groups in Concert Nov. 16

University of Wyoming Department of Music choirs will present several performing groups in a combined concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

Appiarius Appointed as UW Ombudsperson

Don Appiarius has been appointed as the University of Wyoming’s next ombudsperson and will begin Wednesday, Nov. 13.

UW Faculty Member Appointed as Higher Education Ambassador for Council on Foreign Relations

Ali Raddaoui, lecturer in the University of Wyoming School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies (SPPAIS), has been appointed as a 2024-25 higher education ambassador for the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).

Draft UW Firearms Rule Topic of Nov. 14 Webinar and Nov. 18 Town Hall

The Firearms Research Center (FRC), which is housed in the University of Wyoming’s College of Law, plans two public events to discuss a draft rule to allow the concealed carry of firearms in university facilities.

Navajo Energy Company Partners with UW School of Energy Resources to Power Wyoming’s Energy Future

The University of Wyoming has received a key gift from Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) to support research in UW’s School of Energy Resources (SER).

Final UW ‘Challenges to Democracy” Lecture Nov. 20 in Cheyenne

As the final lecture in the “Challenges to Democracy” series, the University of Wyoming School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies will host its last statewide program Wednesday, Nov. 20.

UW Jazz Studies Presents Live Edge Trio with Josh Quinlan Nov. 13

The University of Wyoming Jazz Studies program presents the Live Edge Trio with Josh Quinlan, saxophone, Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Nov. 20-22

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a draft rule to allow the concealed carry of firearms in university facilities during the board’s regular meeting Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 20-22.

photo of a large building under construction UW Housing Project Reaches Milestone, On Track for First Students in Fall 2025

The biggest construction project in the University of Wyoming’s history reached another milestone this week, setting the stage for UW students to begin living and dining in a modern, state-of-the-art residence hall complex beginning in the fall 2025 semester.

UW Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert Nov. 11

The University of Wyoming Percussion Ensemble, directed by UW Department of Music faculty member Andy Wheelock, will present a fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Students Join Governor on National Hunting and Fishing Day

Students from the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Natural Resources, as well as student veterans with the Haub School’s Green to Green program for mentoring military veterans, recently joined Gov. Mark Gordon for his signing of a National Hunting and Fishing Day proclamation for 2024.

Guest Artist Music Recital at UW Nov. 14

University of Wyoming alumnus Daniel Shineberg, flute, and James Li, piano, are featured in “Homelands II,” a UW Department of Music guest recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The performance is free and open to the public.

‘Fall Date Night at the Museum’ Nov. 22 at UW

Back by popular demand, “Fall Date Night at the Museum,” for adults ages 21 and up, is from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum (UWAM).

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Virtual ‘Table Time’ Work Session Nov. 14

Small-business owners will have the opportunity to get motivated to tackle those work tasks they have been avoiding or focus on complex projects to better manage their businesses Thursday, Nov. 14.

UW to Host Panel Discussion and Film Screening of ‘The Philadelphia Eleven’ Nov. 13

In partnership with the University of Wyoming Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, UW Libraries and Canterbury Fellowship in Laramie, the Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research will host a screening of the documentary “The Philadelphia Eleven” Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Agriculture Building auditorium on the UW campus.

Public Presentations by UW Health Sciences Dean Finalists Next Week

Finalists for the position of dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Wyoming have been identified, and they are scheduled to give public presentations at UW next week.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Second Cybersecurity Planning Webinar Nov. 14

Small-business owners will have an opportunity to continue making their businesses safer online Thursday, Nov. 14.

UW Collegiate Chorale to Present ‘Chantez’ Nov. 9

The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Collegiate Chorale will celebrate the elegance, charm and élan of French repertoire through “Chantez: A Francophile Fête” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Senior Receives Inaugural Pulte Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Emma Jacobsen, a Cheyenne senior in the University of Wyoming College of Business, is the recipient of the inaugural scholarship funded by the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation.

UW Student Art League to Host 4x4 Silent Art Auction Nov. 22

The University of Wyoming Student Art League will host a 4x4 Silent Art Auction Friday, Nov. 22, from 6-8 p.m. in the Visual Arts Building lobby.

First Cohort Completes UW Presidential Leadership Institute

The inaugural cohort of the University of Wyoming’s Presidential Leadership Institute (PLI) has successfully completed the program.

Next ‘Challenges to Democracy’ Lecture Nov. 12 at UW

As part of its “Challenges to Democracy” lecture series, the University of Wyoming School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies will host its sixth lecture -- a book launch for “Nationalized Politics: Evaluating Electoral Politics Across Time” -- Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Family Room.

Students Selected for Cheney First Gen Abroad Scholars at UW

Five University of Wyoming students are the latest Cheney First Gen Abroad Scholars cohort members.

UW WWAMI Medical Students Present Summer Research Projects

Students in the Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education Program recently presented their summer research projects through poster displays and viewings by academic judges and the public during the recent University of Wyoming WWAMI program’s sixth annual Research Symposium.

Volunteers Needed for Veterans Day Roll Call Nov. 11 at UW

For the past 12 years, the University of Wyoming Veterans Services Center (VSC) has recognized the significance, solemnity and fraternal connection of Veterans Day through its Veterans Roll Call, a reading of the names of service members lost during America’s War on Terror. That time period spanned operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

UW Symphony Orchestra to Present ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ Concert Nov. 21

“Pictures at an Exhibition” -- just the title excites orchestra lovers, according to a University of Wyoming Department of Music professor. Add “Rocky 2,” and the anticipation is overwhelming -- the concerto, not the movie. Then, add an overture that won a 2023 Pulitzer Prize, by the folk/pop music icon Rhiannon Giddens.

Neltje’s Legacy Topic of Discussion at UW Art Museum Nov. 14

The life and legacy of famed artist Neltje is the topic of a free public program from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum (UWAM).

Ruckelshaus Institute to Host Wyoming Carbon Economy Symposium Nov. 14-15

Wyoming’s carbon economy is the topic of a University of Wyoming Ruckelshaus Institute symposium Thursday-Friday, Nov. 14-15, at the UW Conference Center.

UW’s Case Appointed to Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence Board of Directors

Rocky Case, center director for Manufacturing Works and a leader in Wyoming’s manufacturing sector, has been appointed to the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence’s Board of Directors. This appointment marks a milestone, amplifying Wyoming’s influence in shaping advanced manufacturing on a national level.

Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at UW

A number of free public events are underway for Native American Heritage Month at the University of Wyoming.

UW Education North Parking Lot Closing Nov. 5-8

A paving project on Lewis Street necessitates the closure of the parking lot north of the University of Wyoming’s Education Building Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 5-8.

Tour of UW High Bay Research Facility to Highlight Instrument Access Program

The University of Wyoming’s Center of Innovation for Flow through Porous Media (COIFPM) invites members of the UW research community to tour the High Bay Research Facility Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 3-4:30 p.m. The event will spotlight the center’s Instrument Access Program.

UW Employees Granted Release Time to Vote in General Election Tuesday

University of Wyoming employees have a maximum of one hour of release time to vote in Tuesday’s general election, in accordance with state law and UW policy.

UW Campus Connections Program Brings Mental Health Services to At-Risk Youth

The University of Wyoming Department of Psychology has launched a new program called Campus Connections that provides mental health services for at-risk youth in the Laramie community.

UW Symphonic and Laramie High School Bands in Concert Nov. 10

The University of Wyoming Symphonic Band and Laramie High School Band will present a combined concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

UW Survey Finds Disapproval of Federal Leadership, Higher Reviews for State Officials

A new University of Wyoming survey reveals significant disapproval of federal leadership, balanced by varied opinions about state officials’ performance.

Trump Maintains Strong Support in Wyoming, UW Survey Shows

Former President Donald Trump appears poised to again secure a major proportion of the Wyoming vote, with only 2 percent of the population reporting that they are undecided in a survey conducted by the University of Wyoming over the past month.

Wyoming Residents Have Mixed Views on National and State Economies, UW Survey Shows

A new University of Wyoming survey reveals a significant sense of pessimism among Wyoming residents regarding the national economy, with 71 percent stating they believe it has worsened over the past year. While 12 percent feel the economic conditions have remained the same, only 18 percent perceive any improvement.

UW Survey Finds Diverse Views on Abortion Rights and Guns

A new University of Wyoming survey finds a wide range of opinions among Wyoming residents regarding abortion rights, reflecting the nuanced views held across the state.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Virtual ‘Table Time’ Work Session Nov. 7

Small-business owners will have the opportunity to get motivated to tackle those work tasks they have been avoiding or focus on complex projects to better manage their businesses Thursday, Nov. 7.

UW SLCE and Laramie Interfaith Co-Host Poverty Simulator Workshop Nov. 8

Laramie Interfaith and the University of Wyoming’s Service, Leadership and Community Engagement (SLCE) office will co-host a Poverty Simulator workshop from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Laramie Plains Civic Center’s Phoenix Ballroom.

UW SER’s Final Energy Roadshow Presentations in Rock Springs Nov. 13

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) will host final Energy Roadshow presentations of the fall semester in Rock Springs Wednesday, Nov. 13.

UW School of Energy Resources Releases ‘Consolidated Review of Energy in Wyoming’ Report

The first “Consolidated Review of Energy in Wyoming (CREW)” report from the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources’ (SER) Center for Energy Regulation and Policy Analysis (CERPA) is now available. The CREW report will be updated each month to provide data and information about Wyoming’s energy sector.

UW Celebrates Record-Breaking 10th Annual Giving Day

The University of Wyoming’s 10th annual Giving Day set records with 11,202 donors who gave more than $4.1 million, making it the most successful Giving Day in the university’s history.

UW Project Garners NSF Funding Via CO-WY Engine to Study Weather Extremes and Water Security

A groundbreaking research project proposed by a University of Wyoming professor secured National Science Foundation (NSF) funding this week through the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine (CO-WY Engine).

Rocky Mountain Community Science Conference Dec. 5-6 at UW

The Rocky Mountain Community Science Conference (RMCSC), hosted by the University of Wyoming’s Biodiversity Institute in collaboration with Audubon Rockies, will take place Thursday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Wyoming Union.

UW Students Can Get Seasonally Creative At ‘Chill and Craft’ Workshop Nov. 5

University of Wyoming undergraduate and graduate students will have an opportunity to create hands-on seasonal projects during a “Chill & Craft: Make Fall and Winter Décor” workshop from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.

UW’s Wyoming APEX Accelerator and Wyoming SBA to Host Government Contracting Training in Cheyenne

Last year, the federal government spent more than $423 million in Wyoming. About $61 million, or 14 percent, was awarded to Wyoming firms. Small-business owners will have the opportunity to sell their products and services to local, state or federal government agencies Thursday, Nov. 7.

~Nois Saxophone Quartet to Perform at UW Nov. 8

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will host ~Nois Saxophone Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 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 ‘March Into Business 2’ Workshop in Sheridan Nov. 6

Small-business owners and entrepreneurs who are veterans will have the opportunity to learn and network during a workshop Wednesday, Nov. 6.

UW’s Peterson Awarded Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate

Amy Peterson, an assistant professor in the Division of Communication Disorders in the University of Wyoming’s College of Health Sciences, was recently awarded the Distinguished Early Career Professional (ECP) Certificate from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

UW’s INBRE Receives NIGMS Sandbox Grant to Study Biomedical Science Datasets

The University of Wyoming’s Wyoming IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) will enhance biomedical research infrastructure, research competitiveness, training and workforce development with the assistance of a federal grant to develop a cloud-based genomics data learning module.

UW Releases Research on Methods to Encourage Market-Based Conservation

University of Wyoming Extension has released a new publication that describes a problem with market-based conservation programs where companies pay landowners to meet certain conservation goals.

UW Grad Student Wins Regional Honor for Beetle Research

A University of Wyoming graduate student has been honored for her research showing that, among other things, a rare aquatic beetle in central Wyoming is found in more streams than had been documented previously.

UW Student Applications Accepted for Spring and Summer Alternative Break Programs

University of Wyoming students are encouraged to apply for the 2025 spring and summer alternative break programs, sponsored by the Service, Leadership and Community Engagement (SLCE) office. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Nov. 10.

Section of 15th Street Set to Reopen Tuesday

Progress on construction related to the University of Wyoming’s new residence halls will allow the reopening of a section of 15th Street Tuesday, Oct. 29. The section of the street from Ivinson Avenue to Sorority Row is scheduled to open that day, following a closure since March 7 for installation of deep utility infrastructure for UW’s housing project -- and construction of a new roundabout that has transformed the intersection near the heart of campus. The rest of 15th Street is scheduled to b

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Virtual ‘Table Time’ Work Session Oct. 31

Small-business owners will have the opportunity to get motivated to tackle those work tasks they have been avoiding or focus on complex projects to better manage their businesses Thursday, Oct. 31.

UW and LCCC Launch Student Express Transfer Agreement

The University of Wyoming and Laramie County Community College have launched a collaborative effort to help LCCC students in select majors complete their bachelor’s degrees efficiently.

Next Two UW ‘Challenges to Democracy’ Lectures Slated Nov. 4 and 6

As part of its “Challenges to Democracy” lecture series, the University of Wyoming School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies will host its fourth lecture on campus titled “Wyoming Political Attitudes: Findings from the Wyoming Election Survey” Monday, Nov. 4, at 4:30 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Central Ballroom.

Stewart Community Engagement Forum Nov. 8 at UW

The University of Wyoming invites the community to the Stewart Community Engagement Forum Friday, Nov. 8, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Room 506 of Coe Library. This free event is open to all UW students, employees and the public.

UW Students Can Get Creative At ‘Wicked Workshop’ Oct. 29

University of Wyoming undergraduate and graduate students will have an opportunity to create fun Halloween decorations during “Wicked Workshop: Make Halloween Décor” events from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29.

UW Signs New Agreements with Tunisian Universities

University of Wyoming students and faculty members will have new opportunities to study abroad and conduct research along with universities in Tunisia following the signing of new agreements last week.

Healthy Kids Roundup Brings Teachers and Students to UW

The University of Wyoming’s Division of Kinesiology and Health, part of the College of Health Sciences, recently hosted the third annual Wyoming Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Healthy Kids Roundup.

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