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UW Ranks No. 20 on ‘Safest College Campuses’ List
A national home security trade association has confirmed what Wyoming citizens have known for some time: The University of Wyoming is one of the safest college campuses in the nation.
The National Council for Home Safety and Security ranks UW No.... Continue Reading
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Cowboys Fend Off No. 23 Wolf Pack in Double Overtime, 104-103 James Pours in Career High 33 on 21st Birthday
The Wyoming Cowboys fended off No. 23 Nevada by a tally of 104-103 on Wednesday evening in Arena-Auditorium for the Pokes’ first win against a ranked opponent since downing No. 25 Boise State in the MW Tournament in 2015. Junior guard Justin James scored a career-high 33 points, as he celebrated his 21st birthday with the win.
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A New Digital Experience for Wyoming Fans on Desktop and Mobile
The University of Wyoming Athletics Department is pleased to announce a new partnership with SIDEARM Sports that will give Cowboy and Cowgirl fans a new digital experience across all platforms. A redesigned GoWyo.com website was launched this fall and an updated “WYO Gameday” app has recently been released after months of work by both parties.
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University of Wyoming Street Closure Idea Dropped
The idea of closing of a section of 15th Street on the University of Wyoming campus has been dropped for now.
In March, the Legislature directed the university to meet with city officials about vacating or modifying the stretch of 15th Street between Ivinson Avenue and Willett Drive in the heart of the Laramie campus.... Continue Reading
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Wyoming Science Building Designs $11M Over Budget
A planned science building at the University of Wyoming is over budget by roughly $11 million.
University officials recently informed the state Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee about the Science Initiative Building being over-budget.
Construction of the building is scheduled to begin early in 2019.... Continue Reading
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Governor Backs UW Science Initiative Building, Proposes No New Cuts
The University of Wyoming would proceed with construction of a new Science Initiative building under Gov. Matt Mead’s budget proposal for the upcoming biennium.
The governor’s proposal, announced Thursday, calls for no further cuts in UW’s state block grant, following reductions totaling $42 million in the current biennium.... Continue Reading
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Third Annual UW Giving Day Raises $364,455
The University of Wyoming’s third annual UW Giving Day was a resounding success, raising $364,455 in gifts and pledges in a single day — money that supports academic programs across campus.
“There are so many good things happening at UW,” says John Small, UW Foundation senior associate vice president for development.... Continue Reading