UW Makes Plans for Spring Semester Amid Uncertain Pandemic Situation

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UW Faculty Member Finds Nucleus Accumbens Recruited by Cocaine, Sugar Are Different

Nucleus accumbens in the brain play a central role in the risk-reward circuit. Their operation is based chiefly on three essential neurotransmitters:...

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UW Makerspace Provides Face Shields to Albany County Clerk’s Office in Time for Election Day

University of Wyoming history student TJ Barker, from Colorado Springs, Colo., and Tyler Kerr are doing their part to make sure Albany County’s poll workers...

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UW Biodiversity Institute Launches Global Vegetation Project

Scottish American naturalist John Muir once said that “between...

Campus Announcements

UW Survey: Wyoming Voters Prefer Trump to Biden

A recent survey of Wyoming voters shows President Donald Trump leading Democratic nominee Joe Biden by a substantial margin.

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‘Cowboy Cash’ Program Benefits UW Students, Local Businesses

The University of Wyoming has formed a partnership with Laramie Main Street Alliance to boost the Gem City’s small-business economy.

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UW to Offer Spring Online Courses in Community and Public Health

The University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences will offer three online courses in community and public health in the spring 2021 semester.

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Sheridan Start-Up Challenge Announces Winners

IMPACT 307, Sheridan’s business incubator, has chosen three winners for the 2020 Sheridan Start-Up Challenge entrepreneur competition.

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UW Alum Ken Boilsen Engineers Aircraft and UW’s Future

“Every time you see Air Force One, you will be looking at a part of Ken’s life,” wrote the author of a tribute to Ken Boilsen, engineer and philanthropist.

Campus Announcements

UW College of Engineering and Applied Science to Offer ‘Winternship’ Opportunity for Students

The University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science career services team will offer the second annual “Winternship” opportunity during the...

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UW Energy Resources Council to Meet Nov. 13

The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet with the UW Board of Trustees at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The ERC’s scheduled quarterly...

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UW Administration Proposes Specific Budget Reductions

In response to a 10 percent cut in state funding that resulted in an immediate reduced distribution from the state earlier this year, the University of...

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UW Students Learn How to Operate Drones in New Online Course

The use of unmanned aerial systems, or UAS, by industry may be in its infancy, but there are many businesses already using the technology. These include...

Campus Announcements

UW’s Construction Management Program Receives Grant for Residential Construction Program Development

The Construction Management Program at the University of Wyoming has received a four-year, $80,000 grant to develop and implement residential construction...

Campus Announcements

Four COVID Cases on UW Residence Hall Floor Prompt Action

Four active cases of COVID-19 have been detected on another floor of a residence hall at the University of Wyoming, prompting the university to take action...

Events

UW Wind Symphony to Perform Virtual Concert Nov. 5

The University of Wyoming’s Wind Symphony will present “Heritage of the Band” -- a virtual concert Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m.

Events

CSIL Helps UW Students Get Involved on Campus

While COVID-19 may have reduced the number of in-person gatherings, the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL) at the University of Wyoming...

This Week at UW

UW’s Half Acre to Close at 10 A.M. Today

The Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center will close this morning at 10 a.m. due to frozen water lines related to university construction. The closure...

This Week at UW

UW President Shelters in Place

Out of an abundance of caution, University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has chosen to shelter in place for two weeks after he attended a small gathering in...

This Week at UW

UW in the News

State, national and international media frequently feature the University of Wyoming and members of its community in stories. Here is a summary of some of...

Students in the News

Y Cross Ranch Funding Provides Significant Support to UW Students

The Y Cross Ranch Endowment provided significant support to University of Wyoming Y Cross Scholars, helping to ensure the future of agriculture and ranching...

Students in the News

UW Bristol Photojournalism Project Focuses on COVID-19 Impact on Greater Yellowstone Area

Conor Mullen, the recipient of the 2020 Larsh Bristol Photojournalism Fellowship at the University of Wyoming, this past summer focused on the impacts of...

Students in the News

UW Electrical Engineering Student Receives DOD SMART Scholarship Award

University of Wyoming student Holden Bindl, from Fort Bridger, recently was accepted into the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART)...

Students in the News

UW School of Pharmacy Lab Implements Safe In-Person Student Learning

The University of Wyoming’s School of Pharmacy is now fully immersed in on-campus learning for students as part of UW’s Phase 3 reopening process.

Feature Columns

Wyoming Business Tips for Oct. 26-Nov. 1

A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of...