Meet Taylor Weidinger

 

Capturing the UW spirit through connection and creativity.

 

By Amy Morgan
 
Recruited to join UW Track and Field while pursuing her MBA, Taylor Weidinger came to Laramie in 2023 after four years competing at the University of Oregon. 

“Coach Santos made me feel welcome right away,” she says. “Wyoming just felt like home.”

Now part of the UW Alumni Association as their digital engagement specialist, Weidinger brings that same spirit of connection to her work. 

“My role is about engaging alumni and sharing the stories that make our community special,” she explains. “Through media and events, we get to celebrate how Pokes grow and stay connected to UW.”

Her favorite part so far? “The team,” she says with a smile. “Everyone is so genuine and welcoming. Homecoming was a big first experience, and we all approached it together.” Weidinger is eager to expand her skills in capturing uniquely Wyoming moments and memories.

As an alum herself, her favorite memories of campus include early-morning breakfast burritos with her MBA cohort and meeting the track team at a Cowboy football tailgate. Outside the office, Weidinger enjoys fall weather, cooking soups and spending time with her miniature dachshund, Sweet Tea. 

For Weidinger, being part of the UW family means belonging to something lasting. 

“People here have your back and your best interests in mind,” she says. “I want to amplify the voices and stories that define our Cowboy community. If I can remind others why Wyoming feels like home — that’s success to me.”