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UW Scientist Wins Early-Career Grant to Study Local Plant Communities, Facilitate Public Outreach

October 7, 2025

Lauren Shoemaker, an associate professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Botany, has received a five-year, $875,...

UW School of Energy Resources Thanks Wyoming for Building the Future of Energy

September 30, 2025

This year marks another chapter in Wyoming’s proud legacy as a global center of energy production and innovation. It also is ...

UW Enrollment Grows for Second Straight Semester

September 18, 2025

Continuing increases in Wyoming resident and online students, along with the student retention rate, have delivered an increa...

HF Sinclair Invests in Process Control Education at UW

September 18, 2025

The University of Wyoming has received a generous investment from energy company HF Sinclair to enhance process control educa...

Recent UW News

UW to Host Program on Legal Considerations in Dementia

October 3, 2025

It can be confusing, even overwhelming, trying to navigate the legal matters facing those caring for loved ones living with d...

Wyoming Biz Tips for October

October 2, 2025

An occasional look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Cen...

Flutist Erika Boysen to Perform at UW Oct. 15

October 2, 2025

Acclaimed flutist Erika Boysen will join University of Wyoming Department of Music piano faculty member Jiwon Han in a recita...

UW Establishes Doug and Deniz Stark Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Professorship

October 1, 2025

A generous gift from Doug and Deniz Stark, doubled by state matching funds, has established the Doug and Deniz Stark Ranch Ma...

Interim Wyoming State Geologist Lynds to Speak at UW School of Energy Resources

October 1, 2025

Interim State Geologist and Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) Director Ranie Lynds will provide a presentation as part o...

State Department of Health Seeks Public Input on Rural Health Program at UW

October 1, 2025

The Wyoming Department of Health will hold a public meeting at the University of Wyoming Thursday, Oct. 2, to gather input in...

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Campus Events

Visiting Artists Plan Events at UW Oct. 9 and 11

Artist team Katie Hargrave and Meredith Laura Lynn will visit the University of Wyoming Art Museum for an artist talk and art...

STEM-ology Provides Technology for All Ages This Month

STEM-ology, a monthly series of themed science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) events for all ages, continues...

NTEC to Feature in UW SER’s Distinguished Speaker Series as Part of Energy Day

The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) will host a special Distinguished Speaker Series presentation an...

Annual Shepard Symposium Oct. 13-17 at UW

“Walks of Life: Dialogue, Perspectives and Action” is the theme of the annual Shepard Symposium on Social Justice Monday-Frid...

UW Haub School Brings Mountainfilm on Tour to Laramie Oct. 9-10

The University of Wyoming Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources will host Mountainfilm on Tour at Laramie’s Grypho...

UW Symphony Orchestra’s Season-Opening Concert Oct. 9

Is there a symphony as popular as Dvořák’s “New World?” Michael Griffith, University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra director, ...

UW’s SER and College of Engineering to Celebrate Energy Day Oct. 9-11

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) and the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences will celebrat...

UW to Host Program on Legal Considerations in Dementia

It can be confusing, even overwhelming, trying to navigate the legal matters facing those caring for loved ones living with d...

‘Wyoming Rocks! Water Ways’ Family Event Scheduled at UW Geological Museum Oct. 11

Families will have an opportunity to learn how rivers carve valleys; how groundwater flows beneath our feet; and how Wyoming’...

Flutist Erika Boysen to Perform at UW Oct. 15

Acclaimed flutist Erika Boysen will join University of Wyoming Department of Music piano faculty member Jiwon Han in a recita...

Bass Trombonist to Perform at UW Oct. 10

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will host a free, public recital featuring acclaimed bass trombonist Minhwan Le...

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Trademark Basics Webinar Oct. 10

Small-business owners, entrepreneurs and startups will have the opportunity to learn about trademark basics Tuesday, Oct. 10.

State Department of Health Seeks Public Input on Rural Health Program at UW

The Wyoming Department of Health will hold a public meeting at the University of Wyoming Thursday, Oct. 2, to gather input in...

Interim Wyoming State Geologist Lynds to Speak at UW School of Energy Resources

Interim State Geologist and Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) Director Ranie Lynds will provide a presentation as part o...

Campus Announcements

UW Extension Releases Local Foods Database

University of Wyoming Extension has released the inaugural Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory (WSCD) online database, a compreh...

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Oct. 15 Via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold its regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, Oct. 15.

UW Accepts Applications for 2025-26 Community Engaged Faculty Institute

The University of Wyoming Office of Community Engagement is accepting applications for the 2025-26 Community Engaged Faculty ...

Road Closures Planned for UW Rescheduled Statue Installation, Dedication

The installation and dedication of a new statue on the University of Wyoming campus will necessitate road closures this week.

UW Rodeo Teams Both Second at Lamar

With just one rodeo remaining on the fall schedule, the University of Wyoming rodeo teams appear to be well on their way as t...

UW Presidential Search Listening Sessions Monday-Tuesday

Listening sessions are scheduled Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 6-7, for the University of Wyoming community and the public to prov...

Wyoming Biz Tips for October

An occasional look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Cen...

UW Establishes Doug and Deniz Stark Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Professorship

A generous gift from Doug and Deniz Stark, doubled by state matching funds, has established the Doug and Deniz Stark Ranch Ma...

UW Nursing School Faculty Member Receives Excellence in Leadership Award

A faculty member with the University of Wyoming’s Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing is this year’s recipient of the Excellence...

UW Security and Fire Safety Report Now Available

The 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for the University of Wyoming is now available.

UW History Professor Earns Wiley-Silver Prize for the Best First Book in Civil War History

Cecily Zander, an assistant professor of history at the University of Wyoming, has earned the 2025 Center for Civil War Resea...

UW Encourages Safety on 15th Street

With the new changes to 15th Street, the University of Wyoming encourages continued safety for students, faculty, staff and o...

UW Presidential Search Committee Appointed; Listening Sessions Scheduled

Seventeen people representing a wide range of interests have been named to the committee that will help select the next presi...