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September 29, 2016 — A massive wildfire in Idaho was studied from a new vantage point thanks to the University of Wyoming’s research aircraft.

September 29, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum has acquired five major paintings and 20 strappo prints by nationally renowned artist Harold Garde.

September 28, 2016 — Officials from the University of Wyoming and elected officials from the state will break ground Friday, Oct. 7, for a new engineering facility that allows for innovative solutions and collaboration among students and faculty.

September 23, 2016 — University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols today (Friday) announced the members of UW’s Strategic Planning Leadership Council, which will lead the process to create a five-year strategic plan for the university.

September 20, 2016 — Backpacker magazine has ranked the University of Wyoming No. 3 in a list of the nation’s best colleges for hikers and other outdoors enthusiasts.

September 20, 2016 — During the past 12 years, NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope and Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) satellite observatory have captured sweeping new views of the Milky Way galaxy. However, scientists need assistance from the public to make sense of this new deluge of data.

September 20, 2016 — Casual conversation three years ago between University of Wyoming veterinary sciences and molecular biology researchers resulted in findings that show for the first time mice engineered to have the human genetic disorder Huntington’s disease have an altered immune response to a common infection.

September 16, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its commitment to UW’s Top-Tier Science Initiative, including construction of a new science facility on campus.

September 9, 2016 — Creating comprehensive, embedded learning that ensures students in Wyoming’s K-12 schools understand energy’s history and economic impact is the ultimate goal for a new collaboration between the University of Wyoming College of Education and the UW School of Energy Resources.

September 29, 2016 — A keynote address and panel discussion focused on the challenges facing the energy sector is the University of Wyoming “Earth, Wind and Water” topic Wednesday, Oct. 12, and is part of a three-day set of energy transition-focused activities on campus.

September 28, 2016 — A published guide to security at the University of Wyoming is now available for inspection.

September 28, 2016 — The University of Wyoming will kick off Homecoming week by hosting the fourth annual The Big Event service day to the community Saturday, Oct. 1. The event is free and open to the public.

September 28, 2016 — Panel discussions, remarks by Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead and Secretary of State Ed Murray, and a performance by Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band highlight the first Wyoming Youth Voter Summit Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the University of Wyoming.

September 27, 2016 — The University of Wyoming recently joined a select list that includes only six other universities.

September 27, 2016 — The University of Wyoming’s popular free one-day college education program, Saturday U, returns to Jackson Saturday, Oct. 8, for a discussion on three different topics from a trio of professors.

September 26, 2016 — Brad Watson, University of Wyoming Creative Writing Program associate professor, is a nominee for the prestigious National Book Award.

September 26, 2016 — The University of Wyoming’s Copy and Print Center is sponsoring a contest for a free personalized banner of the winner’s choice. The winner will be announced Monday, Oct. 3, the beginning of homecoming week.

September 23, 2016 — The University of Wyoming has adjusted the timeline for implementing potential changes stemming from a preliminary review of close to 60 relatively low-enrollment academic programs.

September 29, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Cultural Programs second program of the fall semester is the Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) performing at the new Laramie High School auditorium Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m.

September 29, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present a free public concert celebrating German and American culture, in conjunction with German Campus Week activities occurring at colleges and universities across the United States.

September 29, 2016 — The eighth annual e-Volution conference for educators to share “best practice” examples of innovative teaching is Monday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University of Wyoming.

September 29, 2016 — Three skiing and snowboarding films are part of the Gnarly Film Festival coming to the University of Wyoming Sunday, Oct. 2, and Friday, Oct. 7. UW’s student-led group, 7220 Entertainment, hosts the film festival, which is free and open to the public.

September 29, 2016 — With a brisk chill in the air, leaves changing color and nights getting longer, it’s time to start bundling up before stepping outside to stargaze in Laramie. A number of programs at the Harry C. Vaughan University of Wyoming Planetarium during October focus on the clear autumn night skies. One program even has a Halloween theme.

September 27, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host “Lunchtime Conversations with Curators” Wednesday, Oct. 5, from noon-12:30 p.m.

September 27, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Department of Chemical Engineering will host an informational webinar Friday, Oct. 7, from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

September 27, 2016 — The remake of the popular 1984 film classic “Ghostbusters” will be shown Friday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Family Room. The event, sponsored by 7220 Entertainment, is free and open to the public.

September 26, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Department of Music presents “Mad Dances and Beyond: Contemporary Music for Saxophone and Piano” Friday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The event is free and open to the public.

September 26, 2016 — Artwork from University of Wyoming student Hannah Hughes is on display through Thursday, Oct. 6, in Gallery 234, located in the lower level of the Wyoming Union.

September 23, 2016 — “An Old Fashioned Band Concert” Thursday, Sept. 29, begins the fall season for the University of Wyoming Wind Symphony, the university’s premier concert band, featuring the best wind and percussion musicians from across campus.

September 23, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host “Family Saturday Workshop” Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m.-noon.

September 23, 2016 — The deadline to buy tickets or tables for the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s 23rd annual gala fundraiser is Monday, Oct. 10. Tickets for “The After Party” are available through Saturday, Oct. 1.

September 27, 2016 — The Student Health Service will not provide flu shot clinics for University of Wyoming faculty and staff this fall. Flu shots are available only for eligible students, according to Joanne Steane, UW Student Health Service director.

September 26, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Pride Committee is looking for volunteers to don their brown and gold, and walk with UW’s parade contingent and the president’s vehicle during the Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 8.

September 26, 2016 — University of Wyoming Athletics is sponsoring Faculty and Staff Appreciation Days with special ticket pricing, including the Homecoming game Saturday, Oct. 8, against Air Force.

September 26, 2016 — The University of Wyoming’s 2016 United Way campaign will begin Monday, Oct. 3, with a campus campaign kickoff from 11 a.m.-noon in the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

September 23, 2016 — Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) is being recognized at the University of Wyoming as the Campus Activities Center’s featured recognized student organization (RSO) for September.

September 22, 2016 — The University of Wyoming Student Health Service again will offer seasonal flu shots for students this fall.

September 23, 2016 — These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 25-Oct. 1 at the University of Wyoming:

September 29, 2016 — These are among the activities scheduled Oct. 3-9 at the University of Wyoming:

September 26, 2016 — 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 the recent articles where UW is making the news.

September 29, 2016 — Seven University of Wyoming College of Education graduates are the recipients of the Lola B. Newcomb Beginning Teacher Support Grant.

September 28, 2016 — Two University of Wyoming graduate students earned a trip to the International Supercomputing Conference in November by virtue of winning the poster contest at the recent Rocky Mountain Advanced Computing Consortium (RMACC) High Performance Computing (HPC) Symposium.

September 26, 2016 — When the season started, University of Wyoming Rodeo Coach George Howard said he had at least a dozen good team members in goat tying. The problem: He can only select four Cowgirls each week to make up a team; others can compete as individuals.

September 16, 2016 — 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.

September 28, 2016 — The exchange between Jesus and Pontius Pilate contains one of the most famous questions of history. When the Jerusalem priests brought Jesus to Pilate, the first question Pilate asked was, “Are you the King of the Jews?” (Luke 23). All four New Testament gospels have him ask the question in these exact words, and three of them present Jesus as replying, “You say so.”

October 9, 2015 — Students in nine popular degree programs at Casper College now have the assurance that courses they’re taking will meet requirements for bachelor’s degrees at the University of Wyoming, as a result of new articulation agreements between the two institutions.

October 9, 2015 — Students in eight popular degree programs at Eastern Wyoming College now have the assurance that courses they’re taking will meet requirements for bachelor’s degrees at the University of Wyoming, as a result of new articulation agreements between the two institutions.

October 9, 2015 — Students in 12 popular degree programs at Laramie County Community College now have the assurance that courses they’re taking will meet requirements for bachelor’s degrees at the University of Wyoming, as a result of new articulation agreements between the two institutions.

October 9, 2015 — Students in 11 popular degree programs offered by the Northern Wyoming Community College District in Sheridan and Gillette are now assured that courses they’re taking will meet requirements for bachelor’s degrees at the University of Wyoming, as a result of new articulation agreements between the two institutions.

October 9, 2015 — Students in seven popular degree programs at Northwest College now have the assurance that courses they are taking will meet requirements for bachelor’s degrees at the University of Wyoming, as a result of new articulation agreements between the two institutions.

October 9, 2015 — Students in five popular degree programs at Western Wyoming Community College now have the assurance that courses they’re taking will meet requirements for bachelor’s degrees at the University of Wyoming, as a result of new articulation agreements between the two institutions.