January 2026 News Stories

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A Confounding Crossroads Moment for Wyoming’s University

January 20, 2026

The University of Wyoming was created in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. We often make note of this piece of ...

Spicer Family Establishes Three UW Endowments Honoring Granddaughters

January 16, 2026

A major gift from Deborah “Debbe” Spicer of Rock Springs to the University of Wyoming establishes three new endowments suppor...

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UW Planetarium Schedule Offers Variety in the New Year

January 7, 2026

The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will offer a varied plethora of programming to start off the new year.

Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation Contributes $25,000 to Firearms Research Center at UW

January 7, 2026

The Firearms Research Center (FRC) at the University of Wyoming College of Law has received a $25,000 contribution from the J...

UW’s Wyoming APEX Accelerator to Host ‘Midwest Matchmaker’ Event Feb. 11-12

January 7, 2026

Small-business owners, entrepreneurs and startups will have the opportunity to expand their business reach and meet with fede...

UW Extension to Host Southwest Wyoming Ag Day in Kemmerer Jan. 22

January 6, 2026

University of Wyoming Extension will host the Southwest Wyoming Ag Day in Kemmerer Thursday, Jan. 22. The event provides educ...

UW and Wyoming APEX Accelerator to Host Veterans Government Contracting Webinar

January 6, 2026

Veteran-owned small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups will have an opportunity to learn how to obtain federal government...

Special Needs Prom at UW Conference Center Feb. 13

January 5, 2026

Night to Shine Laramie, a prom-style celebration honoring individuals with special needs ages 14 and older, will take place F...

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Small Business Showcase in Cheyenne Jan. 29

January 5, 2026

Small-business owners will have the opportunity to give five-minute presentations about their businesses and raise awareness ...

UW Alum and Professor of Statistics Publish Reclamation Study

January 5, 2026

A University of Wyoming alumnus and a UW professor of statistics have published a study proposing the use of spatially balanc...

Nominations Open for 2026 UWAA Distinguished Alumni and Medallion Service Awards

January 5, 2026

The University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) is accepting nominations for the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award a...

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