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Former Cowgirl Beach to Play Professionally in the Netherlands
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University of Wyoming volleyball alum and three-time All-Mountain West selection Laura Beach has signed a contract to play professionally for Eurosped in Vroomshoop, Netherlands.
“I am both eager and excited for this next step in my journey,” Beach said.... Continue Reading
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UW Art Museum’s Annual Gala to Celebrate Art
The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host its 24th annual gala fundraiser, “Art is the Answer,” Saturday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. in the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.
“Art is the Answer” is planned as a fun-filled, festive evening of fine food, libations, music and dancing, friends and an expansive auction with Wyoming-made products, experiences, resources and art.... Continue Reading
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New Exhibition to Open July 1 at UW Art Museum
A new exhibition, “Jon Schueler: Paintings,” will open Saturday, July 1, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.
“Jon Schueler: Paintings” explores the evolution of Schueler’s artistic practice through 19 paintings drawn from the UW Art Museum collection and representing four decades of the artist’s work.... Continue Reading
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UW Architectural Engineering Grad Wins Nike Design Competition
UW alumnus Brett Drake presents his prototype shoe to Nike designers and executives at the Nike Ease Challenge. (Nike Photo) Brett Drake grew up with a closet full of sneakers and a fondness for engineering and design. The combination of those two passions recently netted him some prize money and the chance to help countless athletes.... Continue Reading
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UW to Examine Whether to Expand Distance Learning Programs
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — University of Wyoming officials will examine whether to allow students to earn their education degrees and licenses through distance learning.
The Wyoming Tribune-Eagle reports that potential teachers now have few options to complete education programs without being present on the university’s Laramie campus.... Continue Reading
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Native Americans Walk Out of Wyoming Play with Stereotypes
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Native American high school students attending a summer program at the University of Wyoming walked out of the college’s production of “The Fantasticks” because the musical includes offensive material.
The Laramie Boomerang reports that the walkout happened Thursday during intermission.... Continue Reading
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UW Appoints Haub School Dean, Other Interim Leaders
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A faculty member in the University of New Mexico’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies has been named the dean of the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources.
Melinda Harm Benson, who holds a master’s degree from UW and a law degree from the University of Idaho, will begin her new post Aug.... Continue Reading