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February 21, 2020 — The University of Wyoming Division of Social Work has been awarded $55,000 by the National Council for Behavioral Health (NCBH) to prepare students to lead the charge against the opioid epidemic in Wyoming and the United States.

February 21, 2020 — A University of Wyoming doctoral student’s video showing the spinning motion of microtubules in an artificial cell won national honors and is featured this week on the National Institutes of Health director’s blog.

February 21, 2020 — A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

February 20, 2020 — These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 24-March 1 at the University of Wyoming:

February 20, 2020 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has identified three finalists for the university presidency and scheduled public appearances for each beginning Monday, Feb. 24.

February 19, 2020 — A scientist and administrator who has spent much of her career advancing carbon capture has been selected to lead the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER).

February 19, 2020 — Two University of Wyoming College of Law students successfully defended a client during a recent jury trial -- the first jury trial victory for students in any of the college’s eight clinics.

February 18, 2020 — Chris Haller is the new Timothy M. Miles Director of the Center for Professional Selling in the University of Wyoming College of Business.

February 18, 2020 — From managing chaos backstage to runway model, University of Wyoming student Georgia Wollert shined at the 28th annual Cheyenne Bridal Expo last month.

February 17, 2020 — A number of documentaries will be screened during the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Tuesday, Feb. 18, and Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

February 17, 2020 — Nicole Crawford, longtime curator of collections at the University of Wyoming Art Museum, has been appointed as interim director of the museum to succeed Marianne Wardle.

February 17, 2020 — University of Wyoming faculty, staff and doctoral students, and others with years of science, engineering or math experience are invited to judge youth research projects at the 2020 Wyoming State Science Fair.

February 17, 2020 — The University of Wyoming Faculty Jazz Quintet will present a concert Monday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

February 17, 2020 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a number of issues during the board’s regular teleconference meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19.

February 14, 2020 — The University of Wyoming has received a gift of $500,000 in Ada cryptocurrency from IOHK (Input Output, iohk.io), a leading international technology company. The gift supports the development of blockchain technology.

February 14, 2020 — Spinal cord injury can result in mild to permanent dysfunction of the human body, including partial or complete paralysis. Rehabilitation may take years and can involve treatment from many health care disciplines.

February 13, 2020 — When Eric Bennett, from Fort Washakie, first arrived at the University of Wyoming a few years ago, he took to heart the advice a mentor gave him: Become involved on campus, and make a difference.

February 13, 2020 — These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 17-23 at the University of Wyoming:

February 13, 2020 — A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

February 13, 2020 — Ten Wyoming WWAMI students were invited to present their research at the recent Western Student and Resident Medical Research Forum (WSMRF) in Carmel, Calif.

February 12, 2020 — A University of Wyoming scientist has helped establish roadmaps for conservation of the golden eagle across most of Wyoming and parts of surrounding states.

February 11, 2020 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will meet this Wednesday and Thursday at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center near Denver International Airport to interview semifinalists for the UW presidency and discuss presidential terms of employment.

February 11, 2020 — Physicians and other health care professionals throughout Wyoming are often thought of as being in leadership roles, especially taking the lead in caring for the needs of their patients. However, these same health care professionals also are called upon to provide more strategic leadership roles -- both in their personal and professional lives, and in their communities.

February 10, 2020 — Wyoming’s premier government contracting event for small-business owners and entrepreneurs will feature some big-name speakers, unique networking opportunities and valuable assistance from several entrepreneurial organizations.

February 10, 2020 — The University of Wyoming Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will offer two key training sessions regarding search committees.

February 10, 2020 — The University of Wyoming’s Strategic Improvement Working Group has been working since last semester with groups across campus to address some of the concerns raised in the “Great Colleges to Work For” survey.

February 10, 2020 — The University of Wyoming Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is launching a Women’s Employee Network (E-Net) in addition to the other employee network groups launched in fall 2019.

February 10, 2020 — The University of Wyoming College of Education’s online master’s degree program in learning, design and technology recently was named a top program in the nation by Intelligent.com.

February 10, 2020 — Garrett Shepherd is taking his research on the road.

February 10, 2020 — The Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA), located at the University of Wyoming, recently received a $3.75 million grant that will strengthen and enhance partnerships to help address the needs of Wyoming’s aging population and practicing health professionals.

February 10, 2020 — A new spring schedule of programs to promote wellness is offered through the Wellness Center, located in the University of Wyoming’s Half Acre Recreation facility.

February 7, 2020 — The University of Wyoming’s Maohong Fan is among Clarivate Analytics’ list of the world’s most highly cited researchers in the chemical and petroleum engineering field.

February 6, 2020 — These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 10-16 at the University of Wyoming:

February 6, 2020 — Science and art are often seen as opposites, but a University of Wyoming program funded by an EPSCoR National Science Foundation grant exemplifies how the two fields can enhance each other -- and engage children across the state.

February 6, 2020 — The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance opens the spring season with playwright Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice” in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Studio Theatre.

February 6, 2020 — A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

February 5, 2020 — Since 2007, there have been 71 cases involving 92-120 victims of human trafficking in Wyoming, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

February 5, 2020 — The University of Wyoming College of Education spring 2020 cohort of student-teacher candidates has begun the transition from student to professional, as the students start their 16-week student-teaching experience. UW student teachers were placed in more than 100 schools in 25 districts throughout Wyoming and in the Denver area.

February 5, 2020 — It was a sweep for the University of Wyoming Nordic ski teams last weekend.

February 5, 2020 — The University of Wyoming Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band open the concert spring season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

February 5, 2020 — Students will learn more about the University of Wyoming, UW alumni will connect with their alma mater, and members of the public will find out more about UW’s presence in their community during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Thursday, Feb. 20, in Cheyenne.

February 4, 2020 — The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following nonresident students at the completion of the 2019 fall semester.

February 4, 2020 — The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Wyoming at the completion of the 2019 fall semester.

February 4, 2020 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will feature the 45th annual Juried UW Student Exhibition during a free reception to celebrate the exhibitions for the spring semester Saturday, Feb. 22.

February 4, 2020 — After a quiet first month of the year, the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium is back in swing this February with a full month of programming and a new planetarium coordinator.

February 3, 2020 — Seventeen nonformal world language and culture courses will be offered free this semester at the University of Wyoming.

February 3, 2020 — A public memorial service for Duncan Harris, longtime University of Wyoming faculty member, is planned Sunday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. in the main stage auditorium of UW’s Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts.

February 3, 2020 — The University of Wyoming residence halls will open for the fall 2020 semester at 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20.

February 3, 2020 — The University of Wyoming’s Academic Affairs office and the Faculty Senate’s Faculty Recognition and Development Committee are now accepting nominations for the year-end faculty awards. Deadline is Sunday, March 1.

February 3, 2020 — Members of the Laramie Police Department’s special response team are scheduled to participate in training activities on the University of Wyoming campus Wednesday, Feb. 5.

February 3, 2020 — The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2019 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

February 3, 2020 — The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2019 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

February 3, 2020 — A rangeland specialist with University of Wyoming Extension has received an early career honor from the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES).

February 3, 2020 — The University of Wyoming’s Department of Human Resources will complete its move from Wyoming Hall to the third floor of Hill Hall this week.

February 3, 2020 — Nominations are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 14, for the University of Wyoming’s staff awards to be presented during Staff Recognition Day.

February 3, 2020 — The University of Wyoming College of Education has named Professor Alan Buss as the director of the School of Teacher Education and Professor Peter Moran as the director of the School of Counseling, Leadership, Advocacy and Design (CLAD). They will assume these roles in July and serve for four years.

January 31, 2020 — After nearly two and a half years dry-docked on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean, the Jackalope has finally set sail again.

January 31, 2020 — The University of Wyoming will not appeal an Albany County District Court ruling granting public access to redacted documents related to the UW Board of Trustees’ decision not to renew former President Laurie Nichols’ contract.

January 31, 2020 — The Wyoming Early Childhood Outreach Network (WYECON) at the University of Wyoming is a partner in the Early Childhood State Advisory Council that recently was awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families.

January 31, 2020 — Two internationally known pianists will do battle onstage at the University of Wyoming Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the UW Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. The duo will open the spring UW Presents season.

January 30, 2020 — Kenny Polcari, a veteran equities trader, will speak at the University of Wyoming Friday, Feb. 7, at 9 a.m. in the College of Business auditorium as part of the annual Sandberg Speaker Series. The event is free and open to the public.

January 30, 2020 — These are among the activities scheduled Feb. 3-9 at the University of Wyoming:

January 30, 2020 — The University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) has established new fellowships for the study of Western political history, the American West and women in the public sector.

January 30, 2020 — A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

January 29, 2020 — Applications are now being accepted for the associate vice provost for undergraduate education (AVP-UG) in the University of Wyoming’s Office of Academic Affairs. Deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 7

January 29, 2020 — Researchers at the University of Wyoming hope a $340,000 grant to study the effects of compost on a number of factors in southeast Wyoming also will address a problem sprouting for organic wheat producers.

January 29, 2020 — The Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative is working to improve the opportunities for Wyoming’s youngest learners by supporting the professional development of their early childhood educators.

January 29, 2020 — As the forms and documents arrive in mailboxes across the country, University of Wyoming College of Business accounting students are again preparing to help people tackle their income taxes.

January 29, 2020 — Both the University of Wyoming men and women’s Nordic ski teams picked up wins in their respective divisions in the opening competition last weekend at the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Invitational at Devil’s Thumb.

January 29, 2020 — The University of Wyoming debate team is building bridges with high school debaters throughout the state and, in the process, introducing young orators to concepts, strategies and tools to improve their craft.

January 28, 2020 — A gift of $250,000 from the Cheyenne Regional Health System will create a nursing faculty position in the University of Wyoming’s Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing.

January 28, 2020 — The University of Wyoming lists the following nonresident students on the 2019 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.

January 28, 2020 — The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Wyoming on the 2019 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.

January 28, 2020 — The Buffalo Bill Center of the West (BBCW), in collaboration with the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC), has established an annual Peter K. Simpson Fellowship on the American West.

January 28, 2020 — The search for the next president of the University of Wyoming is proceeding, as the presidential search committee is reviewing materials submitted by more than 60 applicants for the job.

January 28, 2020 — Strap on your snowshoes or skis, and grab a friend to enjoy Wyoming’s national forests while searching for moose.

January 27, 2020 — The University of Wyoming Department of Economics went through an office reorganization when Kristin Lewis was first hired.

January 27, 2020 — A Wyoming firm has been selected to design a new bus maintenance and storage facility on University of Wyoming property in the south part of Laramie, setting the stage for the eventual movement of UW Fleet and Transit maintenance services to the new location.

January 27, 2020 — University of Wyoming Institutional Communications and Marketing specialists received awards during the Jan. 23-25 Wyoming Press Association (WPA) Associates’ group annual contest.

January 27, 2020 — An administrator known for her efforts to break down work silos and foster teamwork is a new associate director of University of Wyoming Extension.

January 27, 2020 — University of Wyoming Institutional Communications is looking to expand its UW faculty expert list.

January 27, 2020 — University of Wyoming faculty members who have upcoming research papers that will be published in the following journals -- Nature, Science or the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences -- are encouraged to let UW Institutional Communications know well in advance.

January 27, 2020 — University of Wyoming Libraries recently awarded alt-textbook grants to five faculty members and four graduate students to implement open educational resources (OER) in their classes this spring.

January 27, 2020 — The University of Wyoming’s James Przygocki was given the 2020 Distinguished Service Award by the Wyoming Music Educators Association (WMEA) last week at the organization’s annual banquet in Gillette.

January 27, 2020 — The online master’s degree programs of the University of Wyoming College of Education have been ranked in the top 100 of U.S. News & World Report’s list of the Best Online Programs for 2020.

January 27, 2020 — The University of Wyoming’s Rocky Mountain Herbarium mounted its 1 millionth specimen last Friday. Members of the UW Board of Trustees were on hand in the Aven Nelson Building to witness the historic event.

January 23, 2020 — Twenty second-year students enrolled in the Wyoming-WWAMI Medical Education Program on the University of Wyoming campus recently marked an important point of transition.

January 23, 2020 — Just over 130 hopeful gardeners took 16 weeks of online training last fall and this winter to learn how to become better gardeners and put that knowledge to use in their communities this coming growing season.

January 23, 2020 — These are among the activities scheduled Jan. 27-Feb. 2 at the University of Wyoming:

January 23, 2020 — The University of Wyoming’s Department of Music will offer one new degree program and two new certificate programs, following action by the UW Board of Trustees.

January 23, 2020 — A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

January 22, 2020 — Hoot. Hoot. The short-eared owl needs you.

January 21, 2020 — Nominations for the Agnes Milstead Distinguished Librarianship Award for University of Wyoming faculty members will be accepted through Monday, Feb. 24.

January 21, 2020 — A Black History Conference is among highlights of Black History Month Jan. 31-Feb. 28 at the University of Wyoming.

January 21, 2020 — Afrofuturism, a movement in literature, music and art, featuring futuristic or science fiction themes that incorporate elements of black history and culture, will be the focus of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue (MLK DOD). Events are Feb. 2-7 at the University of Wyoming.

January 21, 2020 — Four hundred years ago, the Pilgrims sailed to New England and encountered Native Americans. The historical narrative from that point tells of Native Americans clearing forests with fire for thousands of years before Europeans arrived in America.

January 21, 2020 — A “Training the Trainer: Keep It Real Diverse” workshop is scheduled Thursday, Feb. 6, at the University of Wyoming.

January 17, 2020 — A new on-campus course in blockchain technology at the University of Wyoming will be offered this spring semester through the College of Business Department of Accounting and Finance.

January 17, 2020 — A new approach to reclaiming lands disturbed by surface mining is having the desired result of improving ecosystem diversity, including restoration of foundation species such as sagebrush, according to a study by University of Wyoming researchers.

January 16, 2020 — The Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) hosts an e2e Wyoming meeting in Laramie Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 4:30-6 p.m. at Bond’s Brewing Co., located at 411 S. Second St.

January 16, 2020 — A longtime Wyoming public school administrator with deep roots in the Black Hills has been named to the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees.

January 16, 2020 — These are among the activities scheduled Jan. 20-26 at the University of Wyoming:

January 16, 2020 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive an update on the presidential search and presentations on a variety of topics during the board’s regular meeting Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 22-24.

January 16, 2020 — A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

January 15, 2020 — For many people throughout Wyoming, a visit to the doctor’s office may involve an extensive expedition. Patients sometimes need to travel long distances, on highways that can be nearly impassable, if not closed, during winter.

January 15, 2020 — The University of Wyoming launched the Wind River Startup Challenge this month, giving tribal member entrepreneurs the opportunity to receive funding to start businesses.

January 14, 2020 — Research projects on Wyoming’s dual-language immersion programs and the state’s first coal town are among this year’s seed grant recipients from the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences.

January 14, 2020 — The University of Wyoming College of Business will host the inaugural Rocky Mountain Entrepreneurship Research Conference Friday and Saturday, Jan. 17-18.

January 14, 2020 — The University of Wyoming’s Department of Human Resources will start its move from Wyoming Hall to the third floor of Hill Hall this week.

January 14, 2020 — This year’s Wyoming-Utah Ag Days, featuring workshops to help cattle producers, sheep producers, landowners and even alternative crop producers, are scheduled Monday-Tuesday, Jan. 27-28, in Evanston. Sessions both days at the community’s Roundhouse are from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and include two track options.

January 13, 2020 — The University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) 28th annual Scholarship Reception and Auction is 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the Historic Sheridan Inn.

January 13, 2020 — Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Wyoming Equality Day.

January 13, 2020 — The University of Wyoming’s Office of Engagement and Outreach is accepting nominations for the 2020 Marvin Millgate Community Engagement Awards.

January 13, 2020 — Staff Recognition Day at the University of Wyoming is Tuesday, March 24, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

January 10, 2020 — A new research brief from the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources shows how to estimate visitor use at remote high-elevation sites.

January 9, 2020 — These are among the activities scheduled Jan. 13-19 at the University of Wyoming:

January 9, 2020 — A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

January 8, 2020 — University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) scholarship applications for the 2020-21 academic year are now available. The application deadline is Sunday, March 15.

January 8, 2020 — An experienced human resources administrator has been selected as the University of Wyoming’s associate vice president for human resources.

January 8, 2020 — Students will learn more about the University of Wyoming, UW alumni will connect with their alma mater, and members of the public will find out more about UW’s presence in their community during a “The World Needs More Cowboys” celebration Saturday, Jan. 25, in Sweetwater County.

January 7, 2020 — Three finalists for the position of executive director of the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources are scheduled for campus visits and public presentations starting this week.

January 6, 2020 — The accurate characterization of near-surface winds is critical to understanding past and modern climate. Dust lifted by these winds has the potential to modify surface and atmospheric conditions, according to a University of Wyoming researcher who was part of a study on the subject.

January 6, 2020 — The future of Wyoming’s energy industry is the topic of two presentations by University of Wyoming experts Jan. 23 and 25 in western Wyoming.

January 3, 2020 — A $1 million gift from the Ellis Family Foundation, doubled to $2 million by the state matching funds program, will create the F.E. “Tut” and V. Diane Ellis President’s Endowed Scholarship, supporting the best and brightest Wyoming students seeking engineering degrees at UW.

January 2, 2020 — These are among the activities scheduled Jan. 6-12 at the University of Wyoming: