Amy Morgan

A decade of dedication to alumni.

For nearly a decade, Amy Morgan has been a familiar face at UWAA, playing a crucial role in fostering connections between alumni and the university. Her love for Wyoming’s beauty brought her here and led to a career she loves — celebrating alumni, supporting students and embracing UW pride.

After 15 years of working with alumni at Niagara University, Morgan was looking for a new adventure and turned her attention to the West. She and her husband, Steve, traveled along Route 66, eventually spending four weeks exploring Yellowstone and the rest of Wyoming. Captivated by the state’s natural beauty and a strong sense of community, the Morgans chose to settle in Laramie, where her husband became a 911 administrator, and she found her role at UWAA.

Morgan’s first role at UW was as a part-time office associate at the UWAA, managing front desk responsibilities, answering phones, handling mail and overseeing daily administrative tasks. Her experience at Niagara gave her an understanding of alumni relations, but she was struck by the unparalleled sense of pride among UW graduates.

“There was pride as an alumnus in New York but not to the level and depth that UW has,” she says. “It is overwhelming.” Her role steadily grew, and she eventually took over scholarship administration, a responsibility she still holds today and thoroughly enjoys. For eight years, she remained part-time, but when Jack Tennant was hired as the new executive director, everything changed. Morgan took on the Distinguished Alumni and Medallion Service awards, the UWAA awards and the student writing project — a role with greater responsibility. She recently transitioned to full-time employment, a change she enthusiastically embraces.

Among her responsibilities, Morgan finds the most joy in working on projects that celebrate alumni accomplishments.

“I get all the fun stuff, without a doubt,” Morgan says. “The awards are just amazing in the aspect of being able to work with alumni and recognizing what they have done for the university.”

From overseeing the scholarship program to facilitating the student writing project where alumni send welcome notes to freshmen, Morgan relishes every opportunity to connect people with UW.

“I love doing the logistical work on the back end for these projects. There’s no bad aspect,” she adds. “I also love being at the front desk as the gatekeeper of the association.”

Her perspective on the work has evolved, particularly as she has moved from back-end duties to a more forward-facing role.

Looking ahead, Morgan sees the UWAA expanding through regional and affinity networks, strengthening alumni engagement beyond campus. With Homecoming growing bigger every year, she is focused on ensuring the programs she manages are well-documented for future success.

What keeps her motivated after all these years?

“I love learning about people’s stories,” Morgan says. “I never went to college, but hearing how UW changed lives makes me a bit wistful. Still, I feel fortunate to witness the relationship between alumni, students and the university. It’s a joy to watch.”

With a decade of service behind her and many more contributions ahead, Morgan continues to be a vital part of the UW Alumni Association, ensuring that the spirit of the university thrives in every connection she helps build.