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Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu
December 19, 2024
The University of Wyoming’s Sheridan Research and Extension Center has received a key gift from EOG Resources Inc. to advance research on reclamation and to combat invasive plant and grass species in northeast Wyoming.
December 19, 2024
The eighth annual Own It! Celebration for women who make a difference in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the University of Wyoming is transitioning from a traditional awards ceremony to a networking event.
December 19, 2024
The Firearms Research Center (FRC) at the University of Wyoming College of Law recently received a generous gift from Joseph Olson, a professor emeritus of law at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn.
December 18, 2024
The inaugural University of Wyoming Leadership Academy has come to a successful conclusion, with participating students delivering final presentations addressing key industries and challenges pivotal to Wyoming’s economy.
December 17, 2024
A University of Wyoming Ph.D. student has been selected as the second-ever Muley Fanatic Fellow. Rebekah Rafferty, of Solvang, Calif., is the current project leader of the long-running Wyoming Range Mule Deer Project, which started in 2013.
December 16, 2024
Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24-Wednesday, Jan. 1, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays as well as winter closure.
December 16, 2024
Mark Guiberson, professor and director of the University of Wyoming’s Division of Communication Disorders, received two awards at the recent 2024 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in recognition of his significant contributions to multicultural research and education.
December 16, 2024
The Firearms Research Center (FRC), housed in the University of Wyoming College of Law, has received a $25,000 donation from the Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation.
December 16, 2024
Part 3 of two Wyoming widowers discussing the care they provided for their spouses with dementia will be available beginning Tuesday, Dec. 17,on “Once Again,” the YouTube channel program hosted by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA).
December 16, 2024
Bree Doering, an assistant professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Anthropology, has been selected as the first President’s Distinguished Scholar.
December 12, 2024
A significant gift to the James Nielson Excellence Fund in the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) will bolster the fund that has benefited energy-focused students, faculty and staff since its inception in 2006.
December 12, 2024
Wyoming Dementia Together (WDT) support staff will be available to answer questions from caregivers of loved ones living with dementia during a virtual meeting Wednesday, Dec. 18.
December 12, 2024
“Painted for Illustration: Paintings and Published Western Art from the Collection of Naoma Tate” is now on display at the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC). The exhibition -- about Western art in its original and published forms -- is on display through Tuesday, April 15.
December 11, 2024
Two University of Wyoming Nordic ski team members and their coaches have been selected to represent the U.S. at the 2025 Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) World University Games Sunday-Wednesday, Jan. 12-22, in Pragelato, Italy.
December 11, 2024
A University of Wyoming alumnus who has extensive experience as an administrator in health care education and research has been chosen as dean of UW’s College of Health Sciences.
December 11, 2024
In line with the University of Wyoming’s strategic plan, particularly objectives 2 (Pursue Institutional Excellence) and 3 (Provide a Supportive Community), President Ed Seidel sought applications for the role of special assistant to the president to enhance, elevate and coordinate the university’s Freedom of Expression Initiative -- and invites campus partners to participate in the interview process.
December 11, 2024
Two Wyoming widowers will discuss caring for a spouse with dementia in the latest edition of “Once Again,” the YouTube channel program hosted by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA).
December 11, 2024
The UW Board of Trustees today (Wednesday) approved a reorganization that will move the Office of Alumni Affairs into the Office of the President, effective Jan. 1.
December 10, 2024
A University of Wyoming program that promotes STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) through hands-on learning reached nearly 8,000 K-12 students, educators and senior citizens across the state this past year.
December 10, 2024
A University of Wyoming research group led by Chengyi “Charlie” Zhang, an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management, published back-to-back articles in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, the leading journal for hydrogen research.
UW Instructional Professor and Students Provide Disaster Mapping Assistance After Hurricane December 10, 2024
After Hurricane Milton decimated many parts of Florida in early October, Ramesh Sivanpillai received a familiar call.
December 9, 2024
In anticipation of the winter season, the University of Wyoming will host two days of museum programming celebrating all things cold during the third annual “’Tis the Season to be Freezin’” event.
December 9, 2024
Parking permits for the spring 2025 semester are now available for University of Wyoming employees and resident students. Parking permits for commuting students will be available beginning Tuesday, Dec. 17.
December 9, 2024
Small-business owners can learn about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities at the Department of Energy (DOE) Monday, Dec. 16.
December 6, 2024
The University of Wyoming has received a major gift from Joseph and Stephanie Leimkuhler, who have pledged $500,000 to support UW petroleum engineering students.
December 6, 2024
A team of researchers at the University of Wyoming is studying how mine reclamation progresses over time.
December 6, 2024
The Italian word for cowboy is “buttero” and, just like the English term, it refers to horse-riding figures who herd cattle and horses on horseback. They ride the wide Maremma -- a marshy grassland in Italy north of Rome along the western coast of Tuscany.
December 6, 2024
Matt Fry has joined the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) as the new director of the Center for Energy Regulation and Policy Analysis (CERPA).
December 5, 2024
Small-business owners will have an opportunity to assess their companies’ current cyber-readiness and identify areas to address in the future Thursday, Dec. 12.
December 5, 2024
Fourteen educators and students from the University of Wyoming participated in the recent 43rd Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching, which is among the nation’s most renowned conferences centering on the scholarship of teaching and learning.
December 5, 2024
Agricultural economists and invasive weed specialists at the University of Wyoming have released a new report on the economic impacts of 10 invasive weeds in Wyoming.
December 4, 2024
More than 65 vendors will sell a wide assortment of products at the University of Wyoming Holiday Market Friday, Dec. 13.
December 4, 2024
The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold its regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, Dec. 11.
December 4, 2024
Small-business owners can learn about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities at the Department of Education Wednesday, Dec. 11.
December 4, 2024
A major gift from an anonymous donor, matched by the state of Wyoming, will establish a faculty fellowship in the University of Wyoming Department of History, ensuring the study of Wyoming history endures for future generations of students.
December 4, 2024
The University of Wyoming College of Business is now accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Alumni Award.
December 3, 2024
Small-business owners will have an opportunity to learn how to prepare and submit their Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) paperwork Monday, Dec. 9.
December 3, 2024
After a successful spring season, the University of Wyoming’s collegiate meat judging team finished the year with an impressive fall judging performance.
December 3, 2024
University of Wyoming Extension has opened registration for its 2025 Master Gardener training, an online program for Wyoming residents interested in expanding their gardening knowledge and assisting fellow gardeners.
$5M Gift to UW Launches Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute December 3, 2024
The University of Wyoming is set to transform the landscape of outdoor recreation, tourism and hospitality, thanks to an extraordinary $5 million gift from Jay and Karen Kemmerer.
December 3, 2024
Earlier this fall, a headline on Cowboy State Daily captured the attention of many: “Wyoming Bowhunter Bags Big Buck With Napping Toddler On His Back.” The unusual event garnered media attention, but how unusual was it?
December 2, 2024
The University of Wyoming will accord degrees to more than 750 students during a combined winter commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Arena-Auditorium.
December 2, 2024
Allison Caine, a University of Wyoming assistant professor in cultural anthropology, will deliver this year’s Sandeen Lecture in the Humanities Monday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m. in Room 506 of Coe Library.
December 2, 2024
Scholarship applications are now available for the Chief Washakie Memorial Endowment for the 2025-26 academic year at the University of Wyoming. The application deadline is Saturday, March 1, 2025.
December 2, 2024
University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel and his partner, Professor Gabrielle Allen, will host a Community Holiday Open House Monday, Dec. 9, at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center for all UW employees and students, their families and members of the Laramie community.
December 2, 2024
People who have unpaid parking citations of less than $39 at the University of Wyoming can have their fines reduced by donating nonperishable items for a food drive beginning today (Monday).
December 2, 2024
Caring for someone living with dementia is challenging, and those challenges can be magnified during the holidays, but there are ways to develop new memories and new family traditions while celebrating the season. The next Wyoming Dementia Together (WDT) program will discuss ways caregivers can celebrate the holidays with those living with dementia Wednesday, Dec. 4.
December 2, 2024
Scholarship applications are now available for the Northern Arapaho Endowment for the 2025-26 academic year at the University of Wyoming. The application deadline is Saturday, March 1, 2025.
November 27, 2024
Union After Dark, sponsored by the University of Wyoming’s 7220 Entertainment office, will host its final event of the fall semester Friday, Dec. 6. The free “Winter Wonderland” program begins at 8 p.m. in the Wyoming Union and is open to students and the community.
November 27, 2024
After serving more than four years as the University of Wyoming’s vice president for student affairs, Kimberly Chestnut has submitted her resignation, effective Monday, Nov. 25.
November 27, 2024
Small-business owners can learn about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) during a half-day workshop Thursday, Dec. 5.
November 27, 2024
Veterans who own small businesses will have the opportunity to learn about leveraging resources for their companies Friday, Dec. 6.
November 27, 2024
Students, faculty and alumni of the University of Wyoming’s Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing recently attended a signing ceremony by Gov. Mark Gordon at the State Capitol in Cheyenne.
November 27, 2024
In an effort to boost the state’s growing esports scene, the University of Wyoming’s Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation (CBDI) has created a new Discord community aimed at fostering gaming programs statewide.
November 27, 2024
As the semester ends, several free wellness and destress events are planned for University of Wyoming students.
UW-Based Research Shows Early North Americans Made Needles from Fur-Bearers November 27, 2024
A Wyoming archaeological site where people killed or scavenged a Columbian mammoth nearly 13,000 years ago has produced yet another discovery that sheds light on the life of these early inhabitants of North America.
November 27, 2024
Small-business owners can learn how to better protect their businesses Tuesday, Dec. 3.
November 26, 2024
An annual Christmas-themed program will wrap up semester programming at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium.
Statewide Survey Shows Improved UW Connection with Wyoming Communities November 26, 2024
A large majority of Wyoming residents say the University of Wyoming has a strong level of engagement with their communities and acts in ways that reflect Wyoming values, new survey results show.
November 26, 2024
The University of Wyoming’s Teacher-Researcher Knowledge Exchange (TRKE) program kicked off its second year of connecting science educators and scientific researchers with a five-day institute in Pinedale this fall.
November 26, 2024
Experience the beauty and magic of the holiday season Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 7-8, when the University of Wyoming Department of Music presents its annual celebration of seasonal music.
November 26, 2024
A group of University of Wyoming researchers has been recognized by The Wildlife Society for a multifaceted study on the effects of sagebrush reduction on sage grouse.
November 26, 2024
The University of Wyoming Office of Community Engagement is accepting applications for the 2024-25 Community Engaged Faculty Institute. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
November 25, 2024
Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 28-29, for Thanksgiving. UW classes will be dismissed Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 27-29.
November 25, 2024
Bryan Shuman, a University of Wyoming geology and geophysics professor and Wyoming Excellence Chair, is the fall semester Faculty Senate Speaker Series award recipient.
November 25, 2024
During a wellness forum hosted by the University of Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon will discuss the “Wy We Care” initiative, a statewide collaborative effort among all branches of state government, local community teams and private-sector providers aimed at reducing suicide risk and promoting mental health.
November 25, 2024
A longtime University of Wyoming faculty member and administrator has been appointed as the interim dean of UW’s College of Arts and Sciences.
November 25, 2024
University of Wyoming Operations has issued recommendations to ensure safety and security in all buildings during lengthy closures or anticipated periods of extremely cold weather.
November 22, 2024
There are many ways to examine the success of an academic program, including student evaluations and enrollment numbers.
November 22, 2024
The University of Wyoming’s Dilnoza Khasilova has been selected to serve on a leadership development committee and has been elected to chair a Teaching, Learning, Scholarship Knowledge Community for NAFSA: Association of International Educators, a worldwide organization that advances international education and exchange and global workforce development.
November 22, 2024
“Desert Dreamscape,” a new film installation by accomplished photographer and filmmaker Farah Al Qasimi, will open to the public Saturday, Nov. 23, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.
November 22, 2024
University of Wyoming Professor Theresa Bogard, piano, and Glêsse Collet, viola, will give a performance as part of the UW Department of Music Faculty Recital Series at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The recital is free and open to the public.
November 21, 2024
The University of Wyoming Sheep Program, in partnership with the Wyoming Wool Initiative, Wyoming Business Council and the UW Global Engagement Office, recently created a program titled “Sheep Innovators Exchange: Wyoming to New Zealand.”
November 21, 2024
Proposals for next spring’s Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Summit (WORS) at the University of Wyoming are now being accepted. The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, Jan. 31.
November 20, 2024
University of Wyoming Extension recently created a new program -- Ready, Set, Explore -- designed to inspire outdoor adventures and help families connect.
November 20, 2024
An associate professor with the University of Wyoming’s Division of Kinesiology and Health has been selected to join the seventh cohort of the American Kinesiology Association’s (AKA) Leadership Institute.
November 20, 2024
“The Role of Music Therapy in Demetia Care” is the topic of the latest edition of “Once Again,” the YouTube channel program hosted by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA).
November 19, 2024
For anyone contemplating starting a small business, expanding an existing business or knowing where to go for needed funding, these thoughts alone can be daunting. However, advice and assistance are available.
November 19, 2024
The 307 Principal Leadership Academy (307PLA), part of the University of Wyoming Trustees Education Initiative in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE), is leading efforts to strengthen school leadership throughout Wyoming.
November 18, 2024
A passport acceptance workshop for members of the University of Wyoming campus community who need to apply for or renew passports is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in Room 129 of the Cheney International Center.
Contact Us
Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu