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University of Wyoming nursing students honored for their achievements
LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming’s Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing held its 66th annual convocation ceremony May 10 in the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium, which recognizes achievements from nursing students’ academic journeys, as well as career milestones accomplished by faculty members. “This is not just a recognition of academic achievement; it is a celebration of resilience, compassion and dedication,” said Michelle Hilaire, interim dean of the UW College of Health Sciences. “Nurses are not only caregivers; they are advocates, educators and...
Five UW students to join Wyoming Wildlife Fellowship Program this fall
LARAMIE – Five incoming or current University of Wyoming undergraduate students are the latest cohort selections for the Wyoming Wildlife Fellowship Program, which supports students pursuing careers in wildlife and fisheries sciences. The selected students are Robert Anderson, of Burlington, Ill.; Luke Hohn, from Cheyenne; Kelly Karnes, of Blanco, Texas; Jacob Love, of Edmond, Okla.; and Tavia Ossa, from Casper. Over the next several years, Fellows will participate in a semester seminar about the wildlife field to learn technical skills or conduct research, hold two paid summer internships with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and participate and volunteer for various relevant experiences and opportunities in the wildlife field. Fellows also receive a scholarship of about $3,000 each semester. For more information, email UW’s Monteith Shop lab coordinator, Taylor Wagstaff, at tkennah1@uwyo.edu or visit the Wyoming Wildlife Fellowship website.
Wyoming High School Boys Soccer All-Conference Honors 2024
Wyoming high school boys’ soccer has finished its 2024 season. It is time to hand out the conference postseason awards. These players received awarded all-conference accolades in a vote by the head coaches. Players are listed by school name first, and then alphabetically by their last name. 4A BOYS...
Wyoming High School Softball State Tournament Day 1 Photofest!
The 2024 Wyoming High School Softball State Championships began on Thursday with four first-round games. The East Conference swept the West Conference for the fourth straight year. Campbell County, Thunder Basin, Cheyenne East, and Laramie advanced in the winner's bracket. Green River, Natrona County, Rock Springs, and Cody fell into the loser's bracket.
University of Wyoming axes DEI department but preserves ideology
The University of Wyoming announced Friday it would eliminate its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, but the university will move the office’s staff and programming to other departments following legislation signed by the governor. The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted unanimously to scrap the department after a budget bill signed into law […]
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