CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Governor Mark Gordon has announced a ban on TikTok from all state electronic devices and networks to address cybersecurity concerns that have been raised by the app's foreign ownership and the potential influence of foreign governments. In a memo addressed to all state employees, the Governor directed that TikTok will be permanently removed, and access blocked, from all state government electronic dev  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Governor Mark Gordon's budget proposal emphasizes addressing inflationary pressures facing the people of Wyoming, saving for future generations, and making some strategic investments. His Administration added details to the budget proposal this week. Those details were presented in 21 supplemental budget letters to the Legislature's Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC) this week. One key proposal is t  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 16 (TNSper) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Francois Jacobs has been named the inaugural Roy L. and Caryl L. Cline Distinguished Professor in Engineering, an endowed professorship administered by the University of Wyoming's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. "We are extremely grateful for Roy and Caryl's generous and long-term commitment to the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences," says Cameron Wright, Carrell Family De  more

JACKSON, Wyoming, Dec. 15 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Experience the magic of Jackson Hole this winter with a family getaway to remember at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole. Take a family ski lesson together, roast s'mores by the fire, head out on a winter wildlife safari or take a dip in the year-round heated pool. "There is so much for families - and children of all ages - to experience in Jackson Hole during the winter months," says G  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 15 (TNSper) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Bryce Mittelstadt was recently hired by the University of Wyoming's American Heritage Center (AHC) as the new Wyoming History Day (WHD) coordinator. Mittelstadt teaches social studies at Casper Kelly Walsh High School, where he has incorporated WHD into his classroom. Mittelstadt brings a multifaceted view to the program, as he also participated as a student and a volunteer for the program in the  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 13 (TNSfund) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A gift of $1 million to the University of Wyoming from the TW Foundation, a philanthropic organization based in Casper, supports Wyoming businesses through the university's IMPACT 307 business launchpad. "My grandfather, Neil McMurry, was a smart businessman and dedicated philanthropist," says Tiffany Gamble, president of the TW Foundation. "I feel so grateful to be able to continue his legacy.  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 13 (TNSpar) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: University of Phoenix announces a new academic agreement with Central Wyoming College that supports building pathways from community college courses to higher degrees at the University. The agreement, called a 3+1 Transfer Pathway Program, allows Central Wyoming College students to save on the cost of their education by spending three years completing general course requirements at the community c  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 16 (TNSper) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: John Waggener has been appointed as the new university archivist and historian at the University of Wyoming's American Heritage Center (AHC). In his new role, Waggener will assist UW administration, colleges, departments, organizations and clubs with properly preserving the records of the university's history and with maintaining operational records according to UW's retention schedule. Addition  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: John Kaszuba, the University of Wyoming's John and Jane Wold Centennial Chair in Energy and School of Energy Resources professor of geology and geophysics, recently published an article in collaboration with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) that advances carbon dioxide storage research. The new high-profile, peer-reviewed article in Nature Reviews Chemistry discusses how CO2 converts   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 13 (TNSper) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A couple of administrative changes have taken place in the University of Wyoming Office of Sponsored Programs. Bethany Allen, who served as the interim director for six months, has been named director of the Office of Sponsored Programs. Additionally, Lori Shuler has been appointed as manager of post-award services, which was Allen's previous position. Allen has worked at UW since 2016. She wa  more