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July 31, 2018 — Alumnus David D. Le Norman’s transformational $2.5 million gift to the University of Wyoming will support engineering, energy and STEM programs, and the future of Wyoming’s economy.

July 31, 2018 — Grammy-winning Conspirare, a choir inspired by the power of music to change lives, will perform during the University of Wyoming’s 20th remembrance of Matthew Shepard’s murder.

July 30, 2018 — University of Wyoming Professor Martin Agran is part of a research team that recently received a nearly $1.4 million grant to examine relationships between educational placement and outcomes of elementary students with significant cognitive disabilities (SCD).

July 30, 2018 — For a decade, Colleen Denney toiled on an academic book that focused on women’s activism in some of Europe’s largest cities. However, it was attending a play at the Globe Theatre in London that brought the theme of the book into clear focus for her.

July 30, 2018 — Mark Peterson, a University of Wyoming professor of marketing and sustainable business practices, is a recipient of the Macromarketing Society’s Shelby D. Hunt Award.

July 30, 2018 — Leslie Rush, the University of Wyoming’s School of Teacher Education director, is the recipient of an award from the English Language Arts Teacher Educators (ELATE) of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

July 27, 2018 — These are among the construction activities scheduled July 29-Aug. 4 at the University of Wyoming:

July 27, 2018 — In most college classes, it’s up to the individual student to decide how hard he or she wants to work to obtain a desired grade. When you climb Gannett Peak, it’s a whole different ballgame

July 27, 2018 — Renowned artist, educator and advocate for the arts Sharon Louden will be in-residence at the University of Wyoming Art Museum to install a new suspended, temporary custom sculpture in the Centennial Complex lobby Aug. 6-17.

July 27, 2018 — The University of Wyoming is working to position itself as a national and global leader in biodiversity science.

July 27, 2018 — A lecture on the role of ecological and social science research in the country’s national parks, especially in Grand Teton National Park, will be discussed at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center Thursday, Aug. 2. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.

July 26, 2018 — These are among the activities scheduled July 30-Aug. 5 at the University of Wyoming:

July 26, 2018 — While many high school students are sleeping in or flipping burgers during their summer break, 12 high school juniors, seniors and recent graduates were conducting research for six weeks as part of the University of Wyoming’s annual Summer Research Apprentice Program (SRAP).

July 26, 2018 — One day, a prison guard came to a Wyoming inmate’s room and said he was taking the chair from the room. It had been in that inmate’s cell the entire time he was incarcerated, but now the officer said it wasn’t his.

July 25, 2018 — Many evangelical Christians believe the world is about to end as Jesus returns to establish his heavenly kingdom on Earth. The reason for this, they think, is that the people of the world have become so evil and are doing so many horrible things that more wickedness is not possible.

July 24, 2018 — Alexander Heffner, the host of PBS’s “The Open Mind,” will be a keynote speaker for a program on civil discourse at the University of Wyoming Sept. 11.

July 24, 2018 — Applications are being accepted for a groundbreaking technology event hosted by the University of Wyoming in September.

July 23, 2018 — Fearsome cheatgrass taking over land can generate enough horror to make one reach for silver bullets.

July 23, 2018 — Extensive knowledge of campus materials and resources, and extremely conscious of her office workflow and department efficiency are some of the qualities attributed to Janet Woods, the University of Wyoming Staff Employee of the Second Quarter.

July 20, 2018 — These are among the construction activities scheduled July 22-28 at the University of Wyoming:

July 20, 2018 — Kimberly Chestnut has been selected as the University of Wyoming associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students. Her appointment, contingent upon approval by the Board of Trustees, is scheduled to begin Aug. 20.

July 20, 2018 — A day of fun, football and friendship this fall is planned by the University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) to show appreciation to its members.

July 20, 2018 — Visitors to Cheyenne Frontier Days this year can build a ranch, change a stream flow, meet Wyoming’s most (un)wanted outlaw weeds, eat a beef stick from UW Cowboy Branded Meats and test their wool-grading skills.

July 20, 2018 — In recent years, smoke from wildfires has blanketed many states in the West, and Wyoming is no exception. But exactly how that smoke affects air quality, climate and weather is the subject of a comprehensive study this summer that includes University of Wyoming Assistant Professor Shane Murphy’s research group.

July 19, 2018 — These are among the activities scheduled July 23-29 at the University of Wyoming:

July 19, 2018 — The University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series wraps up with The Still Tide Wednesday, July 25. The event is free and open to the public.

July 18, 2018 — A traveling exhibition that highlights the historic Carnegie libraries of Wyoming will be on display at the University of Wyoming’s Coe Library until Saturday, Sept. 1.

July 18, 2018 — A new research brief from the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming describes a legal analysis that explores the legislative history of the 1973 Endangered Species Act and proposes a solution that would give states greater authority to manage listed species without needing to reform the act itself.

July 18, 2018 — A University of Wyoming Excellence Chair has received a Department of Energy (DOE) grant to study how to improve the predictability of mixed-phase clouds and aerosol interactions at high latitudes.

July 17, 2018 — The lead scientist of Panthera’s Puma Program will detail the lives of mountain lion kittens at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center Thursday, July 26. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.

July 17, 2018 — Citing a desire to effect positive change, University of Wyoming Trustee John MacPherson, of Saratoga, has resigned from the UW Board of Trustees.

July 17, 2018 — Jean Garrison, the University of Wyoming’s Center for Global Studies (CGS) director, will give the final “What in the World?” summer program presentation at the Albany County Public Library Centennial branch Wednesday, Aug. 15.

July 17, 2018 — To celebrate its 25th anniversary and look ahead to the next 25 years, the Haub School and Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming will host a public reception and panel discussion in August.

July 16, 2018 — The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following nonresident students at the completion of the 2018 spring semester.

July 16, 2018 — The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Wyoming at the completion of the 2018 spring semester.

July 16, 2018 — The University of Wyoming Campus ID Office, now residing under Information Technology, will move to a new location early next month.

July 16, 2018 — University of Wyoming Libraries recently received a grant from the Wyoming State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) to digitize stereograph images of Wyoming.

July 13, 2018 — These are among the construction activities scheduled July 15-21 at the University of Wyoming:

July 13, 2018 — University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols will welcome attendees to the Powell Research and Extension Center field day Thursday, July 19.

July 12, 2018 — Seven University of Wyoming research projects, many of which will directly impact Wyoming and the nation, have been chosen to receive computational time and storage space at the supercomputer in Cheyenne. Energy, the atmosphere, watersheds and wind farms are some of the research topics.

July 12, 2018 — These are among the activities scheduled July 16-22 at the University of Wyoming:

July 12, 2018 — Thirteen students will present their summer research projects during the University of Wyoming’s 26th annual McNair Scholars Research Symposium Monday, July 30, in the Wyoming Union Family Room.

July 12, 2018 — The University of Wyoming is proceeding with a new marketing campaign intended to help grow its enrollment and raise its national and international profile, with a primary campaign tagline of “The World Needs More Cowboys.”

July 12, 2018 — Pop culture has two new icons.

July 12, 2018 — The University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series features local band Franklin Good Boy Wednesday, July 18. The event is free and open to the public.

July 11, 2018 — A postdoctoral research scientist will discuss how certain species cope with climate change in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem (GYE) at the University of Wyoming National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center Thursday, July 19. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.

July 11, 2018 — The University of Wyoming Department of Chemistry is hosting an internationally recognized scientific conference, titled “Chemistry and Physics at Low Temperature (CPLT),” this week.

July 11, 2018 — Tickets for University of Wyoming students to attend the Saturday, Aug. 11, Colorado Rapids/San Jose Earthquakes soccer match go on sale Monday, July 23.

July 10, 2018 — The University of Wyoming is among more than 800 entities committed to the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Generation Study Abroad initiative to help more Americans gain international experience through study-abroad programs.

July 10, 2018 — Microbes -- those living, single-celled organisms too small for the naked eye to see -- could end up doing some mighty big things for the University of Wyoming.

July 9, 2018 — 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.

July 9, 2018 — University of Wyoming parking permits for 2018-19 will be available for purchase beginning tomorrow (July 10).

July 9, 2018 — If you see University of Wyoming vehicles being searched by law enforcement officers and their drug-sniffing dogs Tuesday morning south of Laramie, don’t be concerned.

July 6, 2018 — These are among the construction activities scheduled July 8-14 at the University of Wyoming:

July 5, 2018 — These are among the activities scheduled July 9-15 at the University of Wyoming:

July 5, 2018 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hear a report on implementation of UW’s strategic plan and receive updates on a number of other matters during a meeting Tuesday through Friday, July 10-13, in Cody.

July 5, 2018 — You could say that Samuel Case’s education has gone to the birds. The University of Wyoming Ph.D. student received a feather in his cap, recently earning a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship.

July 5, 2018 — The University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series features 10¢ Stranger Wednesday, July 11. The event is free and open to the public.

July 5, 2018 — Investments in improvements to the University of Wyoming’s Glenn “Red” Jacoby Golf Course are paying dividends, as the course is attracting more high-level competitions.

July 3, 2018 — Sarah Morton, of Cheyenne, is the recipient of the University of Wyoming’s James A. Boucher O.D. and Julie M. Uhlmann Ph.D. Optometry Scholarship.

July 3, 2018 — A distinguished professor of geophysics and geology will discuss the anatomy of Old Faithful and Yellowstone National Park at the University of Wyoming National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center Thursday, July 12. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.

July 3, 2018 — Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit, plays out center stage in the Snowy Range Summer Theatre’s finale.

July 3, 2018 — The University of Wyoming’s 7220 Entertainment will offer discounted tickets to comedian Ron White’s show Saturday, Aug. 4, at 8 p.m. at the Cheyenne Civic Center.

July 2, 2018 — Seventeen University of Wyoming faculty, staff and students will present their research findings at the 103rd annual meeting of the Ecological Society of America Aug. 5-10 in New Orleans, La.

July 2, 2018 — University of Wyoming College of Education Dean D. Ray Reutzel recently was selected to serve on the International Literacy Association (ILA) Literacy Research Panel (LRP).

July 2, 2018 — Wyoming Public Radio (WPR) recently won two national first-place awards from Public Radio News Directors Inc. (PRNDI) during the organization’s conference in Philadelphia.