LARAMIE, Wyo. — Amid internal and nationwide angst regarding how higher education institutions will come across federal funding for particular kinds of research, the University of Wyoming has taken it upon itself to add new staff to its Technology Transfer Office, a body that finds ways to cleverly transfer UW research to real-world applications. In […]
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(LIVE) Kelly Walsh High hosts annual ‘Rodstock’ concert
CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh High School students are putting on a show today of musical talent for the school’s 2025 “Rodstock” concert. “Rodstock” is an annual event in which students and teachers showcase their musical talent as others get experience running lights, accompanying music and cameras in the background. The show is presented in […]
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UW recognized as one of top 100 US universities with most patents
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming has once again made the list of the National Academy of Inventors’ top 100 universities in the U.S. with the most patents granted. NAI placed UW at No. 91 on its 2024 “Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents” list. UW was 91st as well on NAI’s […]
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Records show University of Wyoming officials omitted conflict of interest concerns in public response
by Andrew Graham, WyoFile University of Wyoming officials omitted notable internal findings from their official public response to the demotion of a well-liked dean and the ensuing public outrage earlier this month, newly-released records show. When the Board of Trustees demoted Dean Cameron Wright, they said it was because of poor performance towards the state’s goal […]
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Brandon Kosine named next Casper College president
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College has announced that Brandon Kosine, Ph.D., has been named its new president, effective May 1. In announcing its unanimous decision at the April board meeting, trustees expressed confidence in Kosine’s ability to lead the college into the future. “I am 100% convinced that we have selected the right candidate,” vice […]
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NCSD1 trustees questioned on transparency after board chair’s March remarks
CASPER, Wyo. — Transparency and school safety were topics of discussion at the Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees meeting Monday, as members of the public voiced concerns over the board chair’s recent remarks regarding the nature of public meetings and the implications of the impending repeal of the Wyoming Gun-Free Zones Act. […]
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UW board chairman appoints Shared Governance Committee
LARAMIE, Wyo. — An 11-member committee composed of members of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees and administrative, faculty, staff and student representatives has been appointed to strengthen shared governance at the university. Board of Trustees Chairman Kermit Brown appointed the ad-hoc group in response to recent concerns raised in a UW Faculty Senate […]
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NCSD1 board accepts grant, recognizes donations
CASPER, Wyo. — At its meeting Monday evening, the Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees accepted a grant for CY Middle School’s STEM club and recognized several donations benefiting various district programs. Trustees accepted a $2,000 grant from the HR Sinclair Community Giving Grant. The funds will be used by the CY Middle […]
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NCSD1 trustees approve district roof, heater bids, special education contracts
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved a slate of items under its consent agenda during its regular meeting Monday evening. The consent agenda, typically containing routine items, was approved in a single vote. The consent agenda encompassed several bids, including: The approvals were based on recommendations from Superintendent […]
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Casper to update ‘Safe Routes to School’ plan
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will update its Safe Routes to School plan, which is designed to make routes to and from schools as safe as possible for students, faculty and motorists. On Tuesday, the Casper City Council approved a contract between the Casper Area MPO and Stantec Consulting to update […]
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UW launching nuclear energy certificate program in upcoming fall semester
LARAMIE, Wyo. — As statewide interest in nuclear energy continues to grow, the University of Wyoming is beginning to capitalize off of ensuing workforce needs by launching nuclear energy certificate programs for undergraduate and graduate students this fall. As coal wanes in the Cowboy State, nuclear grows. Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates’s nuclear company TerraPower is […]
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NCSD1 trustees to consider contracts, grants at Monday meeting
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees will consider an agenda that includes several contracts and bids, as well as donations and grants. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. today at the Central Services Facility, 970 N. Glenn Road in Casper. The meeting will be livestreamed on the district’s […]
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Second major donor ‘reevaluates’ support for University of Wyoming
By Andrew Graham A second major donor to the University of Wyoming told WyoFile he will reconsider giving to the school out of consternation over the demotion of the engineering college’s dean. On April 2, the day the university announced Dean Cameron Wright’s demotion, engineer and inventor Alan “Gene” Humphrey wrote the trustees and UW President […]
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(PHOTOS) Casper College featured on Amazon Prime show ‘The College Tour’
CASPER, Wyo. — An episode of Amazon Prime show “The College Tour” featuring Casper College is now streaming on Amazon Prime, YouTube and the Casper College website. The episode provides an in-depth look at life at Casper College, while highlighting the stories and experiences of 10 current students. The episode premiered April 7 to an […]
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After five years archiving Wyoming history, library specialist fired in latest DOGE cuts
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile History jobs aren’t easy to come by. So when a position for a digital archivist opened at the University of Wyoming in 2020, Rachael Laing uprooted their life near Chicago for small-town Laramie. Laing, who has a master’s degree in history, has spent the last five years undertaking a project to digitize […]
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UW faculty pass vote of no confidence in President Seidel
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Scattered and hesitant applause broke out in the University of Wyoming Union’s Family Room as the UW Faculty Senate, which had been deliberating for nearly four hours, voted 43–11 to vote “no confidence” in the administration of University President Ed Seidel. Seidel, his office and the UW Board of Trustees have been […]
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UW President Seidel scrutinized for controversial removal of dean at Monday town hall
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Old wounds surfaced at a Monday afternoon town hall where University of Wyoming faculty grilled President Ed Seidel about questionable actions ahead of a “no confidence” vote. The meeting, initially about the College of Engineering dean’s controversial termination, broadened into wider faculty concerns. Last week, the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees […]
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UW trustees agree to permit guns on campus in wake of new state law
LARAMIE, Wyo. — In the wake of the Wyoming State Legislature passing the Repeal Gun Free Zones and Preemption Amendments Act in this past legislative session, the University of Wyoming’s Board of Trustees has officially agreed to allow concealed carry on the Laramie campus. The decision, although unanimous, came with some hesitation upon its passing […]
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CY Middle School students receive national recognition for Solve For Tomorrow project
CASPER, Wyo. — A team of students at CY Middle School is a finalist in a nationwide competition after its members built a robot designed to help lift people’s spirits and improve mental health The team was recently named one of the 10 finalists in the Samsung Solve For Tomorrow competition, and will fight to […]
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Kelly Walsh duo to continue baseball journey at Hocking College
CASPER, Wyo. — Brody Parks and Ryan Deveraux grew up playing baseball together. Now, they’ll remain teammates past high school after the duo signed to continue their athletic careers at Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio. “We’ve been playing together since we were probably 9,” Parks said. “It’s pretty much been our whole lives.” “It’s awesome,” […]
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NCHS Big Band to open for US Army Jazz Ambassadors
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County High School’s Big Band will open for the Jazz Ambassadors of the United States Army Field Band when the school hosts the military ensemble on April 26. The NCHS Big Band is an audition-based group where student musicians showcase their talents through various compositions, including traditional big band pieces and […]
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Former Wyo guard Obi Agbim lands with perennial contender Baylor
LARAMIE, Wyo. — After announcing his intent to transfer out of the University of Wyoming for his final year of eligibility March 17 over Instagram, Wyoming’s star guard Obi Agbim has made a new post announcing his final landing spot: Baylor University. “Prayer defeated my obstacles. Faith ensured my success. Blessed is an understatement! Beyond […]
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Allyson Fertig chosen for Women’s College All-Star Game April 5
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Every year, the best of the best in the sport of collegiate women’s basketball — only 20 players from across the entire country — get selected to appear in the Women’s College All-Star Game. This year, a Cowgirl will appear among those ranks. Allyson Fertig, who has given the University of Wyoming […]