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July 2022 UW News

UW Leads Research in Discovery of Rare Snail Species in Wyoming

A group of researchers, led by the University of Wyoming, recently discovered a rare snail species previously unknown to the state.

Sweetwater County Innovation Launchpad Finalists Selected

Six local companies are competing for seed money through the inaugural Sweetwater County Innovation Launchpad (SCIL).

Students Learn History of Black 14 in UW Summer Institute

John Griffin hopes that the story of how he and his “13 brothers” were kicked off of the University of Wyoming football team 53 years ago will never be forgotten. Newer generations of students should learn the truth to honor their legacy.

UW Planetarium to Highlight NASAs Artemis 1 Program During August

A look at the NASA program Artemis and a five-year anniversary review of the eclipse of 2017 will highlight the schedule at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during August.

UW, Partners Lead Working Lands Field Day in Sheridan Aug. 10

The University of Wyoming’s Sheridan Research and Extension Center, agency partners and local producers will host a field day Wednesday, Aug. 10, focused on soil health, cover crops and grazing on irrigated forages.

UW Agriculture Experiment Station Hosts Field Day near Lingle Aug. 10

The University of Wyoming will host an open house and field day at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) near Lingle Wednesday, Aug. 10.

UW Saddle Up Move-In Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed when incoming students move into residence halls next month to begin fall semester classes at the University of Wyoming.

Smith Named UW VP for Governmental Affairs, Community Engagement

An attorney with extensive legislative and public relations experience has been appointed as the University of Wyoming’s vice president for governmental affairs and community engagement.

UW President Joins DOE Advisory Committee on Computing

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has been named to an important committee that advises the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on scientific computing and its applications.

UW McNair Scholars to Present Research Projects Aug. 4

One of the University of Wyoming’s longest-running student-led research programs will celebrate its 30th anniversary next month.

UW Launches Wyoming Wool Initiative and Lamb-a-Year Program

At the annual Wyoming Wool Growers Association conference this month, University of Wyoming Extension sheep specialist Whit Stewart announced the launch of the Wyoming Wool Initiative.

UW College Renaming Brings Period of Transition

While two major colleges at the University of Wyoming have new names as part of UW’s academic restructuring, the process of incorporating those names in all university platforms will unfold over the coming weeks and months.

UW’s Upward Bound TRIO Program Receives Five-Year Grant

The Upward Bound program, housed in the University of Wyoming’s Student Educational Opportunity (SEO) office, recently received a five-year, $2.8 million TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

UWs Holly Krutka Testifies Before US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Holly Krutka, the executive director of the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER), testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources this morning (Tuesday).

UW School of Energy Resources Seeks Proposals to Investigate Mowry Shale

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) is seeking proposals from current UW faculty members to investigate the Mowry Shale in the Powder River Basin (PRB).

Turpen Appointed as Interim Dean of UW College of Arts and Sciences

Scott Turpen, who became the acting dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences July 1, has been appointed as interim dean by UW’s Board of Trustees.

New Names Selected for Two UW Colleges

A reorganization of the University of Wyoming’s academic programs is proceeding on schedule, including the selection of new names for two colleges.

Wynona to Perform at UW July 20

Laramie-based band Wynona will perform the penultimate concert in the University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, on Simpson Plaza.

Former UW American Heritage Center Archivist Receives Leadership Award

Sara Davis, a former University of Wyoming archivist, is the recipient of the prestigious Mark A. Greene Emerging Leader Award from the Society of American Archivists (SAA).

UWs Dario Grana to Receive Outstanding Educator Award From Society of Exploration Geophysicists

Dario Grana, a professor and Wyoming Excellence Chair in the University of Wyoming Department of Geology and Geophysics, will receive the Outstanding Educator Award from the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG).

UW Extension Hosts Sheridan Research and Extension Center Field Day July 27

The University of Wyoming’s Sheridan Research and Extension Center will host its annual field day and open house at 1090 Dome Loop Wednesday, July 27.

UWs Evan Johnson Explains Importance of Hydration on International Podcast

Evan Johnson, an associate professor in the University of Wyoming’s Division of Kinesiology and Health, recently took part in a podcast presented through the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA).

UW Study Examines Economic Incentives for Deploying Carbon Capture, Sequestration in Wyoming

Haibo Zhai, left, the Roy and Caryl Cline Chair of Engineering, Environment and Natural Resources in the UW College of Engineering and Applied Science, and Kipp Coddington, UW School of Energy Resources senior adviser, along with their colleagues, collaborated on a study that analyzes Wyoming as a

UW Extension Communications Professionals Receive National Recognition

Two members of the University of Wyoming Extension communications team recently received national honors from the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE).

UW Summer Concert Series Resumes With Unknown Knowns July 13

The Unknown Knowns, a Wyoming-based band, will bring its northern psychedelic sound to the University of Wyoming’s Summer Concert Series from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, on Simpson Plaza.

UWs Koprowski to Receive Aldo Leopold Memorial Award

The dean of the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, John Koprowski, has been named the 2022 recipient of The Wildlife Society’s Aldo Leopold Memorial Award, the highest award given by the 11,000-member organization of professional wildlife scientists.

UW President Seidels Statement on Simpson Presidential Medal of Freedom Honor

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has issued the following statement regarding the bestowal of the Presidential Medal of Freedom on UW alumnus and former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson during a ceremony today (Thursday) at the White House:

UW Board of Trustees to Meet July 13

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will discuss priorities and vision for the university during a meeting Wednesday through Friday, July 13-15, in Pinedale.

State Sees Progress on Educational Attainment as Efforts Enter New Phase

Nearly four years since launching an ambitious effort to increase the educational attainment of Wyomingites, the state’s Educational Attainment Executive Council has wrapped up its work after establishing a foundation for further progress.

Science Initiative and Grant Enable UW, Northwest College Educators to Pursue Inclusive Excellence

The University of Wyoming’s Science Initiative and the state’s community colleges will use a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Inclusive Excellence 3 grant (HHMI IE3) to promote inclusive excellence.

Nomination Deadline for Statewide Bill Daniels Ethical Leadership Award July 31

Nominations for the statewide Bill Daniels Ethical Leadership Award are now being accepted through Sunday, July 31.

UW School of Energy Resources Seeks Proposals Across Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) is seeking proposals from current UW faculty members on hydrogen energy. Topics of interest for the proposals include all levels of the supply chain, such as hydrogen production, use, transportation and storage.

UW Parking Permits Available Starting Wednesday

University of Wyoming parking permits for 2022-23 will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday, July 6. Some permits first require individuals to enter a waitlist, with the first round of awards being issued Wednesday.

Semifinalists Chosen for Sweetwater County Innovation Launchpad

Nine semifinalist companies have been selected to move on to the next stage of the inaugural Sweetwater County Innovation Launchpad, a startup competition. The contest is administered by IMPACT Sweetwater, a partnership between the University of Wyoming’s IMPACT 307 and Western Wyoming Community Col

Contact Us

Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu


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