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December 22, 2014
Secondary school teachers in Wyoming and nationwide now have a new resource that applies quantitative reasoning and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to teaching energy and environment.
December 22, 2014
Two professors in the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science played key roles in developing specifications for the design of highway sign, light and traffic signal structures across the nation.
December 22, 2014
The University of Wyoming is among five mountain state schools receiving recognition for its community service projects.
December 22, 2014
A major general and senior master sergeant were present, but the only salute was to four professors at the University of Wyoming.
December 22, 2014
University of Wyoming Information Technology has recognized individuals who demonstrate excellence in the division. Winners were selected from nominations by UW faculty and staff members. The winners are:
December 22, 2014
Two University of Wyoming faculty members, along with several people with strong connections to UW, are among 15 Wyoming citizens appointed to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Wyoming State Advisory Committee.
December 22, 2014
The 2014-15 edition of the University Directory is now available for download. This PDF is designed to be downloaded and printed rather than used on a computer. It contains an information section, a departmental directory and a faculty/staff directory.
December 19, 2014
A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.
December 19, 2014
A University of Wyoming economics faculty member and a recent UW Ph.D. graduate are among the authors of a scientific paper calling for increased global efforts to fight emerging diseases before they can spread significantly.
December 19, 2014
When Caesar Augustus decided to conduct a census of the Roman Empire, he did not send interviewers door to door to count each village’s residents, as is the practice in the USA’s census taking. Instead, he required each man to return “to his own city.”
December 19, 2014
The University of Wyoming’s expertise in conservation economics has taken a step forward with the arrival of a new faculty member who has extensive domestic and international experience researching the intersection of economic and ecological systems.
December 19, 2014
Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24-Thursday, Jan. 1, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays as well as winter break. Normal business hours will resume Friday, Jan. 2.
December 19, 2014
Members of the public are invited to submit questions for Lynne Cheney about her book, “James Madison: A Life Reconsidered,” in advance of her public appearance Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the University of Wyoming.
December 19, 2014
Niobrara County High School graduate Dyann Dierks received a “Women of Distinction” honor during the recent Women’s Leadership Conference at the University of Wyoming.
December 19, 2014
These are among the construction activities scheduled Dec. 21-Jan. 2 at the University of Wyoming.
December 18, 2014
Humans’ ability to detect the direction of movement of stimuli in their sensory world is critical to survival. Much of this stimuli detection comes from sight and sound, but little is known about how the direction of movement of stimuli on the skin -- humans’ largest sensory organ -- is detected and
December 18, 2014
Laramie and the University of Wyoming have received high marks in another ranking of the nation’s college and university communities.
December 18, 2014
Students who attend Northwest College in Powell now have specific assurances about courses they need to take to meet requirements for a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at the University of Wyoming, as a result of a new articulation agreement between the two institutions.
December 17, 2014
University of Wyoming atmospheric science researchers recently secured a $1.15 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study storms that occur at night in the southern Great Plains.
December 17, 2014
The University of Wyoming’s efforts to combat diseases affecting wildlife, livestock and humans in the state have received a boost with the arrival of a new faculty member in UW’s Department of Veterinary Sciences.
December 17, 2014
With the third finalist scheduled to give a public presentation this afternoon, the search committee for a new dean of the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science is seeking input on the candidates.
December 16, 2014
The University of Wyoming played a key role in a nearly decade-long study by the state that concluded cloud seeding has some effect, with a 5-15 percent positive impact on snow accumulation shown after the weather modification technique is used.
December 16, 2014
The Northern Arapaho Endowment Scholarship Committee is accepting applications from full-time students for scholarship awards at the University of Wyoming. The scholarships are for the 2015 summer session and the 2015-16 academic year.
December 16, 2014
Opportunities for agricultural producers, irrigation districts and other water users to develop small hydropower resources at existing water infrastructure will be covered in a series of meetings and roundtables in Worland, Powell and Basin Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 7-8.
December 16, 2014
These are among the construction activities scheduled Dec. 14-20 at the University of Wyoming.
December 16, 2014
Students who take courses at Sheridan College and Gillette College now have the assurance that those courses will meet requirements for a bachelor’s degree in English at the University of Wyoming, as a result of a new articulation agreement between UW and the Northern Wyoming Community College Distr
December 15, 2014
The WyoOne ID office will move temporarily Jan. 2-12 while new carpet is installed in its regular office in Room 28 of Knight Hall.
December 15, 2014
Barbie doll figures and super model-thin looks were challenged in a poster campaign titled “Real Women, Real Bodies” at the University of Wyoming, and that, in turn, has led to a club that teaches students to accept the way they look.
December 15, 2014
Ellen Currano works in a field in which women are traditionally underrepresented, but with the help of a recent grant award, she hopes to portray that it is a suitable job for a woman.
December 12, 2014
A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.
December 12, 2014
These are among the activities scheduled Dec. 15-21 at the University of Wyoming:
December 12, 2014
Lynne Cheney and her husband, former Vice President Dick Cheney, will visit the University of Wyoming Tuesday, Feb. 17, for a public discussion and book signing in conjunction with her new book, “James Madison: A Life Reconsidered.”
December 11, 2014
Links to the University of Wyoming’s WyoCast system have been established for people to view public presentations for all three finalists for the position of dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
December 11, 2014
Presentation proposals are being accepted through Friday, Jan. 30, for the annual Shepard Symposium on Social Justice at the University of Wyoming. The 19th annual event is April 8-11.
December 11, 2014
Next week is the final opportunity to view two exhibitions at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.
December 10, 2014
OK, admit it. You like the Christmas song, “White Christmas.” Or at least you did until you heard it too many times as muzak. Well, maybe I am overdoing it. But, even if only half of us enjoy the song, that fact illustrates the piece’s popularity and success. In fact, this song may be the best-liked
December 10, 2014
University of Wyoming faculty members who are interested in using the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) in Cheyenne for their computational research this coming year have until Dec. 30 to submit an online application to request a large core-hour all
December 10, 2014
Next year, the Michael B. Enzi STEM Facility is scheduled to open and play an important role in the University of Wyoming’s Science Initiative that focuses on active learning. Two UW professors are already ahead of the curve.
December 10, 2014
Finalists for the position of dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Applied Science have been identified, and they’re scheduled to give public presentations at UW beginning Thursday, Dec. 11.
December 9, 2014
The University of Wyoming debate team reached the elimination round of every tournament it attended during the fall season, including reaching the elite eight of a competitive event in Las Vegas.
December 9, 2014
Two University of Wyoming graduates played key roles in last week’s successful NASA test flight of a spacecraft designed to eventually take humans to Mars.
December 9, 2014
A new bulletin from the University of Wyoming Extension covers livestock and wildlife grazing competition and the facts leading to dietary overlap.
December 9, 2014
Artwork from a University of Wyoming study abroad class is now on display through Thursday, Dec. 18, in Gallery 234 in the lower level of the University of Wyoming Union.
December 9, 2014
An event to help University of Wyoming students relieve stress before final exams next week is scheduled Friday, Dec. 12, in the lower level of the Wyoming Union.
December 8, 2014
Gerald Webster, professor and head of the University of Wyoming Department of Geography, was among the contributors to "Atlas of the 2012 Elections,” a 206-page book that analyzes and maps the campaigns, primaries, general election and key state referenda from the 2012 elections.
December 8, 2014
The University of Wyoming has been designated as a “Top School” in the Military Advanced Education’s (MAE) latest issue of “Guide to Colleges and Universities.” The guide measures best practices in military and veterans education.
December 8, 2014
Wyoming’s struggling mule deer populations are receiving significant attention from University of Wyoming researchers, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and others, with at least five studies underway that could assist efforts to enhance deer numbers and their habitats.
December 8, 2014
The University of Wyoming’s Range Club brought home honors last month during the Wyoming Section of the Society for Range Management (SRM) meeting and regional competition in Evanston.
December 8, 2014
A University of Wyoming marketing professor’s recently published book focuses on how people’s religious views align with their purchasing powers -- especially during the holiday season with so many religious undertones.
December 8, 2014
Innovative avenues in information delivery and professional expertise earned Tana Stith the University of Wyoming Extension Creative Excellence Recognition Award.
December 8, 2014
Do you know how to correctly jump-start a dead automobile battery? What are the risks, and how do you prevent carbon monoxide poisoning? What can you do to avoid the flu? How can you be better prepared for winter survival and other emergencies?
December 8, 2014
The University of Wyoming Campus Sustainability Committee (CSC) is offering money-saving tips during the holiday season.
December 8, 2014
A candlelight performance by the University of Wyoming Collegiate Chorale is Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in St. Matthew’s Cathedral.
December 5, 2014
A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.
December 5, 2014
The University of Wyoming is the No. 1 university in the nation for out-of-state students in a new ranking list that takes into account academic quality, affordability and accessibility.
December 5, 2014
These are among the activities scheduled Dec. 8-14 at the University of Wyoming:
December 5, 2014
These are among the construction activities scheduled Dec. 7-13 at the University of Wyoming.
December 4, 2014
A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.
December 4, 2014
Two University of Wyoming researchers have found that scaling of cell and nuclear sizes shortly after fertilization contributes to the regulation of gene transcription and cell cycle elongation in African clawed frogs. Such scaling may have future implications for controlling the rate of cancerous g
December 4, 2014
The University of Wyoming and the College of Engineering and Applied Science are preparing for CEAS dean search candidates to be on campus Thursday, Dec. 11, through Thursday, Dec. 18.
December 4, 2014
Four homes ranging in architectural style and holiday décor will be viewed during one of Laramie’s popular annual traditions -- the Holiday Home Tour.
December 3, 2014
Wyoming residents have mixed opinions on the use of marijuana, according to a recent University of Wyoming survey.
December 3, 2014
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists at the University of Wyoming hope their brucellosis studies may produce a better vaccine for livestock and are studying whether a change in vaccination procedures could offer better control.
December 3, 2014
Jingling bells, sparkling lights and paintbrushes set the scene for the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s annual holiday events Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 4-6. All events are free and open to the public.
December 2, 2014
The University of Wyoming Department of Music’s Pan Band performs a free concert Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.
December 2, 2014
The University of Wyoming Outdoor Gear Swap will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.
December 2, 2014
Hydrogen fuel cells offer great promise as an alternative source of electricity to power vehicles, buildings and even portable electronic devices.
December 2, 2014
The timeless classic “The Nutcracker” -- with a Laramie and Western theme -- will be performed Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 11-13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.
December 2, 2014
The Wyoming Governor’s Energy, Engineering, STEM Integration Task Force will meet Thursday and Friday, Dec. 4-5, at the University of Wyoming’s Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.
December 2, 2014
University of Wyoming alumni, friends, educators and others in southeastern Wyoming have opportunities to meet with UW College of Education Interim Dean Michael Day and mark the college’s 100th anniversary next week.
December 2, 2014
“Believing at 7220,” a letter writing campaign to benefit Make-A-Wish children and families, will take place Friday, Dec. 5, from 4-8 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Chi Omega chapter house, 1630 Sorority Row.
December 2, 2014
Gov. Matt Mead has recommended funding to retain top University of Wyoming faculty and staff members, operating and planning dollars for UW’s Science Initiative, and matching funds for academics and athletics.
December 1, 2014
University of Wyoming Associate Professor Doris Bolliger received a Fulbright Specialist Scholarship to assist in strengthening online programs at Ireland’s Limerick Institute of Technology.
December 1, 2014
Numerous students will participate in the University of Wyoming multicultural graduation ceremony Thursday, Dec. 11, at 3:30 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.
December 1, 2014
By Lena Newlin, UW AWARE program coordinator
Contact Us
Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu