2024 UW News Stories

‘UW in Your Community’ Event March 4 in Lovell

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.

UW and Wyoming Community Navigator Program to Discuss Using Artificial Intelligence Feb. 21

Small-business owners will have an opportunity to learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to boost their businesses Wednesday, Feb. 21.

UW Art Museum to Host Spring Opening Reception Feb. 24

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.

people working at a stone circle dig site in mountains UW Anthropologists’ Research Unveils Early Stone Plaza in the Andes

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.

UW’s Wyoming Institute for Disabilities Receives ECHO Excellence Award

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.

UW Researcher Learns How Nectar-Laden Honey Bees Avoid Overheating

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.

UW and Wyoming APEX Accelerator to Host Foreign Ownership Workshop Feb. 20

Small-business owners will have an opportunity to learn about foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Gift of $250,000 to UW Supports Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage

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.

Applicants Sought for UW Presidential Fellows Program

The application period is now open for the 2024-26 Presidential Fellows program at the University of Wyoming.

overhead view of area with woods and grasslands UW Archaeology Professor Discovers Oldest Known Bead in the Americas

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

UW Professor Advances Scholarship on Stakeholder Engagement in Working Landscapes

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.

Registration Open for UW Virtual Invasive Grass Workshop

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

UW Academic Writing Fellows Program Reaches Midpoint of Fourth Year

The University of Wyoming Cross-Disciplinary Academic Writing Fellows program recently reached the midpoint of its fourth year.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Wednesday via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, Feb. 14.

UW Foundation Seeks Nominations for 2024 Stewardship Award

The University of Wyoming Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Stewardship Award. The deadline for nominations is March 25.

UW Is Doubling Down to Support Economic Growth in Wyoming

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,

UW RN to BSN Program Recognized Among Best in Mountain West

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.

UW Student from Cheyenne Receives Prestigious Fellowship

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.

UW’s WORTH Initiative Releases Report on Economic Benefits of Outdoor Recreation in Wyoming

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.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Business Loan Workshop in Cheyenne Feb. 15

Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, Feb. 15.

UW Names Finalists for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion AVP

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.

UW and Wyoming Community Navigator Program Host Building a High-Reliability Business Webinar Feb. 15

Small-business owners can learn about how to build high-reliability businesses Thursday, Feb. 15.

UW Chinese Program Director Receives U.S. State Department Grant

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.

UW School of Energy Resources Releases Toolbox for Community Benefits Planning

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.

Wyoming Integrated Test Center to Host New Large-Scale Carbon Capture Pilot Project

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.

Flutist Zara Lawler in Residency With UW Department of Music Feb. 11-13

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.

UW Launches Workforce Training Survey for Hospitality, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Sectors

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.

UW Cowgirls Dominate and Cowboys Second at Cross-Country Invitational

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.

Becker-Bogard Duo to Perform Feb. 9 at UW

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.

UW Art Museum to Host Date Night Feb. 13

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.

Winter Issue of UWyo Magazine Highlights UW Outreach and Engagement

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.

UW Division of Kinesiology and Health Seeks Expanded Role in International Education

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.

UW’s 2024 Ranch Management and Ag Leadership Seminar Series Starts Feb. 12

The University of Wyoming’s third annual Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) seminar series begins Monday, Feb. 12, at Casper College.

UW Launches Eight Fully Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Opportunities to earn fully online degrees from the University of Wyoming will increase significantly starting this fall.

Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award Nominations Due March 1 at UW

Nominations for the Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award for University of Wyoming faculty members will be accepted through Friday, March 1.

First Cowboy Sandbox Discovery Meet-Up Feb. 8 at UW

Weekly Cowboy Sandbox Discovery Meet-up events will begin Thursday, Feb. 8, at the University of Wyoming.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Provost's Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2023 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Provost’s Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2023 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

UW Alumni Association Names Alumni Awards Recipients

The University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) has selected four alumni to receive this year’s alumni awards.

Innovative Telehealth Booth Brings Health Care Access to Local Libraries

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.

group of people standing in front of bookshelves Two UW Student Teams Advance in NASA Design Challenge

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.

UW Researcher Finds No Parasites in Monarch Butterflies in East-Central Wyoming

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

Photojournalism Presentation on Wyoming Newsrooms Feb. 16 at UW

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.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2023 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2023 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host ‘Passwords 101’ Webinar Feb. 8

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.

Wyoming Business Tips for February

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 American Heritage Center Debuts ‘Biking Around’ Exhibition

“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).

University of Wyoming Fall Semester President’s Honor Roll: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2023 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester President’s Honor Roll: Resident

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2023 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Business Loan Workshop in Sheridan Feb. 8

Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, Feb. 8.

PokeBot V6.01 Technology Event Scheduled Feb. 6 at UW

PokeBot V6.01, a “Pokes doing strange things with technology” event, is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the University of Wyoming.

Hospitality and Tourism Job Fair for UW Students Feb. 15

A job fair for the hospitality, tourism and outdoor recreation industries is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the University of Wyoming College of Business atrium.

Charoltte White Charlotte While Is UW Staff Employee of Fourth Quarter

Charlotte While Charlotte While plays a critical role behind the scenes in the success of the Department of Atmospheric Science in the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

February’s Black History Month Events Planned at UW

Several free public events are planned in February as part of the University of Wyoming’s Black History Month celebration.

UW Celebrates Inaugural Research and Innovation Excellence Awards

The University of Wyoming’s Research and Economic Development Division last week recognized the achievements of UW’s outstanding faculty and departments with its inaugural Celebration of Research and Innovation Excellence.

Wyoming Natives to Visit UW Feb. 5 to Discuss New Production

Three Wyoming natives will return to the state to discuss a new play set to take place next month at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA).

NSF Awards Innovation Grant of up to $160M to UW and Partner Institutions

A collaborative initiative involving the University of Wyoming, Wyoming community colleges and Colorado institutions has been selected by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to drive innovation, technology and economic growth in the region.

UW Libraries Names Alternative Textbook Grant Recipients for Spring Semester

University of Wyoming Libraries recently awarded alternative textbook grants to five faculty members to implement open educational resources (OER) in their classes this spring.

Acting Dean Appointed for UW College of Health Sciences

A 20-year member of the faculty of the University of Wyoming’s College of Health Sciences currently serving as senior associate dean has been appointed as acting dean of the college, effective immediately.

UW College of Business Speaker Series Features Fraud Expert

The University of Wyoming College of Business will host Kelly Richmond Pope, a nationally known expert on fraud, for a public talk Thursday, Feb. 22, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the college’s Scarlett Auditorium.

UW and CSU to Test Algae-Based Carbon Technology at Wyoming Integrated Test Center

Wyoming’s Integrated Test Center will host a new $2.5 million project with Colorado State University, the University of Wyoming and Living Ink Technologies to convert an industrial source of carbon dioxide into high-value materials through an algae-based carbon transfer process.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Business Loan Workshop in Powell Feb. 1

Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, Feb. 1.

UW AHC Receives Wyoming Movie Posters From Dwight Cleveland Collection

World-renowned poster collector Dwight Cleveland has made a significant donation to the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) that expands its vintage movie poster holdings.

people putting a GPS collar on a tranquilized lioness UW-Led Research Shows Invasive Ants Change Lion Predation in Kenya

New research led by a University of Wyoming graduate student shows that invasive ants in a Kenyan savanna have caused lions to change their predatory behavior.

desert dig site seen from the air UW Professor’s Research Challenges Hunter-Gatherer Narrative

The oft-used description of early humans as “hunter-gatherers” should be changed to “gatherer-hunters,” at least in the Andes of South America, according to groundbreaking research led by a University of Wyoming archaeologist.

Mars rover selfie photo Valentine’s Day Program Highlights UW Planetarium Schedule During February

Love will be in the air with a Valentine’s Day program, and patrons can rock out again to the sounds of Taylor Swift at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during February.

Cowgirls First and Cowboys Second in Opening Nordic Ski Races

Both University of Wyoming Nordic ski teams opened the 2024 season with strong efforts by placing first and second, respectively, last weekend in the two days of competition hosted by Colorado Mesa University (CMU) at Snow Mountain Ranch in Colorado.

UW Extension to Host 40th Annual Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days Feb. 7-8

Fremont County’s 40th annual Farm and Ranch Days will take place Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 7-8, at the county fairgrounds in Riverton.

Fall-Related Injuries Topic of UW-Sponsored Program

Falls and fall-related injuries are among topics to be discussed through a Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA)-sponsored program at the University of Wyoming.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Business Workshop in Casper Jan. 30

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

SER Accepting Proposals to Support Energy-Related Equipment Purchases at UW

The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) is seeking proposals from current UW employees in need of laboratory equipment or supplies to conduct energy-related research.

UW College of Education Seeks Nominees for Wyoming Teacher Mentor Corps

The University of Wyoming College of Education is launching the third cohort of the Wyoming Teacher Mentor Corps, a program aimed at fostering mentorship excellence for Wyoming educators.

UW Libraries Resumes Prospector Service

After a successful migration to a new library management system, University of Wyoming Libraries has resumed the Prospector service.

UW Offers Free Language and Culture Sessions Via Zoom

Registrations are now being accepted for the popular World Language and Culture Program (WLCP) at the University of Wyoming this semester. A total of 28 free nonformal world language and culture sessions are available via Zoom. Registrations will be accepted through noon Saturday, Feb. 3.

UW Communications and Marketing Specialists Receive State Awards

University of Wyoming Institutional Communications and Marketing specialists and a communications team member on campus received 10 awards during the annual Wyoming Press Association (WPA) Associates group contest.

Wyoming Wildlife Fellowship Cohort Applications Accepted for UW Students

The Wyoming Wildlife Fellowship -- a collaboration between the University of Wyoming Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department -- is now accepting UW student applications to join the 2024 cohort.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Jan. 24-26

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive reports on a variety of topics during the board’s regular meeting Wednesday-Friday, Jan. 24-26.

UW Receives National Award for Commitment to Student Wellness

For the fourth straight year, the University of Wyoming’s Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center has been named a recipient of the 2023 Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention.

UW Program Schedules Upcoming Dementia-Related Topics

Physical safety for dementia patients, ideas for meaningful leisure time, dementia and its diagnosis, dignity in dementia care, and coping with grief and loss are among subjects that will be covered through a Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA)-sponsored program at the University of Wyoming.

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