LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 3 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2022: The University of Wyoming has been gifted a large collection of animal mounts to be used for display and research purposes within UW's Museum of Vertebrates. A gift of Robert V. "Bob" and Michelle Underwood, the collection includes mounts of animals such as a grizzly bear, black bear, mountain lion, moose and pheasants. The gift also includes a large variety of exotic nonnative animals such  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 2 (TNSper) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: An experienced human resources leader and administrator has been selected as the University of Wyoming's associate vice president for human resources. Robert Link, who for nearly two decades has been the director of human resources at the University of Findlay (UF) in Findlay, Ohio, will assume his new post at UW Aug. 10. "I would like to thank the members of the search committee for their work i  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 5 (TNSbook) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2022: University of Wyoming geology Professor and National Geographic Explorer Ken Sims has published a new book on the application of isotopes to understanding earth system processes. "Isotopic Constraints on Earth System Processes" presents 13 chapters exemplifying the application of numerous isotope systems to address a wide range of topical problems in earth system science. The book  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming's School of Pharmacy recently hosted its inaugural Legal Aspects in Pharmacy Conference, including a number of presenters highlighting how rules, regulations and laws impact the practice of pharmacy. Providing information and cases to review with the attendees was at the forefront of the speakers' presentations. Participants came from Wyoming, Colorado, Michigan, New Jer  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A Laramie business that originated at the University of Wyoming has received a $1.2 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant from the U.S. Department of Energy that will be used to fund the continued development and commercialization of instrumentation platforms for the nondestructive manipulation and analysis of micro- and nano-sized materials. "Particle identification and  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A University of Wyoming doctoral student recently received a Student Research Grant at the 40th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) in Liverpool, England. Yu Song, a biomedical sciences Ph.D. candidate from China, will use the grant to study the mechanisms of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, one of the most common severe knee injuries in sports. Conta  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 2 (TNSfund) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming College of Education and the UW Trustees Education Initiative were awarded a three-year, $1.2 million grant to improve postsecondary enrollment and completion among rural students. The grant is from the U.S. Department of Education's Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Program. UW will collaborate with College for Every Student (CFES) Brilliant Pathways to deve  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 3 (TNSper) -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Mark Young as Interim State Fire Marshal and Director of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety. Young replaces Mike Reed, who is retiring after six years in the role. Young has served as Deputy Director and Assistant State Fire Marshal since 2013 and has served in the Wyoming fire service for 44 years. He began his career   more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 5 (TNSper) -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Governor Mark Gordon has announced an addition to his Administration's Natural Resources policy team. Jennifer Thomson will serve as the Governor's Major Project Development Manager. The position, developed and funded through a joint collaboration between Governor Gordon's Office and the Wyoming Legislature, is intended to keep Wyoming at the forefront of the energy frontier. Thomson is a Wyomi  more