UW Announces 2029 Cohort of Tomé Scholars

Six incoming University of Wyoming undergraduate students affiliated with the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources have been selected for the prestigious Tomé Scholars to Fellows Program, which provides transformational experiences for future leaders in the field of environment and natural resources.

 

The newest Tomé Scholars will receive full-ride scholarships and additional support for one or more unique experiences -- such as international field courses, undergraduate research and community service. Established at UW in 2021 by a major gift from the Tomé Foundation, the program supports students whose academic focus connects to science, technology, engineering, arts and/or math, including medicine and nursing.

“The Tomé Scholars inspire us with their passion, ambition and commitment to service,” says John Koprowski, dean of the Haub School. “Each student brings a unique perspective on how to care for people, landscapes and communities. We are thrilled to welcome them to the Haub School and look forward to the contributions they will make on campus and far beyond.”

The latest Tomé Scholars, listed by hometown and planned program of study, are as follows:

Carpenter and Okinawa, Japan -- Naomi Poelma, environment and natural resources and civil engineering.

Cody -- Bliss Bonner, environment and natural resources and journalism.

Holderness, N.H. -- Leah Ines, environment and natural resources and economics.

New London, N.H. -- Benjamin “Ben” Clough, outdoor recreation and tourism management with a focus on outdoor leadership.

Sheridan -- Liliana “Lili” Scott, environment and natural resources and political science.

Solon, Ohio -- Claudia Anderson, environment and natural resources and wildlife and fisheries biology and management.

The Tomé Scholars are selected not only for academic achievement, but also for leadership potential and a clear commitment to making an impact in their communities and landscapes. The 2029 cohort brings interests that range from science communication and environmental policy to infrastructure, outdoor leadership and wildlife conservation.

In addition to scholarship support, the students gain access to a national network of Tomé Scholars and build a relationship with Carol and Ramon Tomé, the program’s benefactors. After graduation, they become Tomé Fellows, joining a growing community of program alumni.

The 2029 Tomé Scholars join four earlier UW cohorts.

About the Tomés

The Tomés are both alumni of UW, and Carol is a Wyoming native. When they established the Tomé Scholars to Fellows Program at UW in 2021, they envisioned supporting a diverse student body in achieving an education that will make a difference in the lives of others.

The Tomés have given generously to UW since 1995. Their previous gifts include establishing the Carol and Ramon Tomé Student Admissions Center located in the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center. They also have contributed to the Mick and Susie McMurry High Altitude Performance Center and the UW Alumni Association.

Carol currently serves as CEO of UPS, and Ramon served as an environmental specialist for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Air Protection Branch.