https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2025 Daily listing of University of Wyoming News Stories en-us Thu, 14 May 2026 10:46:21 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/uws-ovard-achieves-and-gets-involved-through-curiosity-and-excitement.html University of Wyoming senior Riley Ovard -- who will graduate with a B.S. in environmental systems science and a concurrent major in environment and natural resources, with a minor in sustainability and a certificate in geographic information science -- has achieved a great amount in his time in the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources. Braden Schiller <bschill3@uwyo.edu> Thu, 14 May 2026 09:50:01 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/uws-medina-focused-on-community-and-benefiting-others-during-college-education.html When University of Wyoming senior Paula Medina receives her diploma Saturday, May 16, in the UW Arena-Auditorium, she will leave a legacy of student leadership, advocacy and both campus and personal achievement.chievement. Braden Schiller <bschill3@uwyo.edu> Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:31 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/uws-manufacturing-works-receives-federal-funding-to-continue-supporting-states-manufacturers.html Manufacturing Works, Wyoming's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center, has received a notice of award from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership program to continue providing services to small and medium-sized manufacturers across the state. Braden Schiller <bschill3@uwyo.edu> Thu, 14 May 2026 09:34:38 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/uw-and-wyoming-sbdc-network-to-host-two-day-sbir-sttr-proposal-lab-workshop.html Small-business owners, entrepreneurs and startups can receive expert training about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) technical and cost proposals Thursday, May 28, and Thursday, June 11. Braden Schiller <bschill3@uwyo.edu> Thu, 14 May 2026 10:06:18 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/faculty-staff-students-receive-uw-college-of-business-awards-at-75th-annual-recognition-day.html The University of Wyoming College of Business celebrated faculty, staff and student excellence during its 75th annual College of Business Recognition Day Friday, April 24. Braden Schiller <bschill3@uwyo.edu> Thu, 14 May 2026 09:26:34 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/uw-state-of-wyoming-sign-new-agreements-with-entities-in-taiwan-japan.html The University of Wyoming and the state of Wyoming have strengthened partnerships with several entities in Taiwan and Japan through formalized collaboration agreements. Jane Wyndham Wolfinbarger <JWolfy@uwyo.edu> Wed, 13 May 2026 08:57:45 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/uw-alumni-association-honors-consolo-murphy-with-building-a-better-wyoming-award.html The University of Wyoming Alumni Association has honored Sue Consolo-Murphy with the 2026 Building a Better Wyoming Award, recognizing her lifelong dedication to conservation, scientific stewardship and the preservation of Wyoming's natural landscapes. Jane Wyndham Wolfinbarger <JWolfy@uwyo.edu> Wed, 13 May 2026 09:06:47 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/uws-albany-community-health-clinic-receives-patient-centered-home-recognition.html The University of Wyoming's Albany Community Health Clinic (ACHC), part of the Educational Health Center of Wyoming (EHCW) in the College of Health Sciences, recently received certification and recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a patient-centered medical home practice. Jane Wyndham Wolfinbarger <JWolfy@uwyo.edu> Wed, 13 May 2026 09:12:11 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/uw-molecular-biologist-wins-prestigious-national-institutes-of-health-grant.html Owen Funk, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Wyoming in the Department of Molecular Biology, recently was awarded a highly competitive National Institutes of Health (NIH) "Pathway to Independence" grant. Jane Wyndham Wolfinbarger <JWolfy@uwyo.edu> Wed, 13 May 2026 09:16:49 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/ivinson-avenue-closure-set-for-may-18-oct-15.html Reconstruction of Ivinson Avenue will result in the closure of the street along and through the University of Wyoming campus starting Monday, May 18. Jane Wyndham Wolfinbarger <JWolfy@uwyo.edu> Wed, 13 May 2026 09:20:03 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/uw-kinesiology-and-health-students-receive-national-scholar-awards.html Three students from the University of Wyoming's Division of Kinesiology and Health have received recognition as 2026 American Kinesiology Association (AKA) award recipients. Jane Wyndham Wolfinbarger <JWolfy@uwyo.edu> Wed, 13 May 2026 09:27:15 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/wyoming-chief-justice-to-speak-at-uw-law-school-commencement.html Chief Justice Lynne Boomgaarden of the Wyoming Supreme Court will deliver this year's commencement address for the University of Wyoming College of Law Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. Jane Wyndham Wolfinbarger <JWolfy@uwyo.edu> Wed, 13 May 2026 09:30:26 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/uw-student-team-wins-15000-in-pulte-gateway-to-hospitality-innovation-challenge.html A team of University of Wyoming students won first place and a $15,000 prize in the Pulte Gateway to Hospitality Innovation Challenge, a competition designed to give students real-world experience developing and presenting creative hospitality concepts for the upcoming renovation of the Hilton Garden Inn Laramie into Graduate by Hilton Laramie. Jane Wyndham Wolfinbarger <JWolfy@uwyo.edu> Wed, 13 May 2026 09:33:40 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/uws-design-merchandising-and-textiles-program-teaches-practical-skills-empowers-entrepreneurs.html For small businesses that specialize in bridal wear and clothing alteration services, Wyoming's geography and rural character can create unique challenges. But that hasn't prevented entrepreneurial graduates of the University of Wyoming's Design, Merchandising and Textiles Program from succeeding in this niche industry. Jane Wyndham Wolfinbarger <JWolfy@uwyo.edu> Tue, 12 May 2026 09:08:53 -0600 https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/05/new-research-shows-how-much-space-between-houses-keeps-big-game-moving.html Housing development is expanding, pushing homes into wild landscapes at an unprecedented pace. The allure of living near the West's large landscapes and its big game species such as elk, deer and pronghorn has increased demand for houses in these areas. Jane Wyndham Wolfinbarger <JWolfy@uwyo.edu> Tue, 12 May 2026 09:19:56 -0600