LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 3 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Ed Seidel Members of the public will learn about the University of Wyoming's collaborations with Central Wyoming College and other efforts in Fremont County, and UW alumni will connect with their alma mater during a "UW in Your Community" gathering Monday, Sept. 16, at CWC's Teton Science Institute near Lander. The public is invited to the event from 5-7 p.m. Free appetizers will be served, and there w  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 5 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: This evening, BernCo celebrated the launch of its new urban agriculture project in Albuquerque's International District. The event, held at the recently acquired vacant lot at 317 Wyoming Blvd. NE, marked the beginning of the transformation of this space into a community-based urban agriculture site. The celebration followed a community meeting where input was taken to help shape the first   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 5 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Frank and Barbara Mendicino Longtime University of Wyoming supporters Frank and Barbara Mendicino will serve as the grand marshals of the annual UW Homecoming parade Saturday, Sept. 28. This year's Homecoming theme is "Ragtime Reunion," which celebrates UW alumni who reunite in groups big and small. From Monday through Saturday, Sept. 23-28, a variety of events will be hosted across campus and in the c  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 4 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: University of Wyoming students who want to learn more about the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources have that opportunity Friday, Sept. 13. Pancakes will be served from 9-11 a.m. in the Bergman Gardens at the Haub School's Bim Kendall House, located at 804 E. Fremont St. The free event is open to current and prospective Haub School students, Wyoming Conservation Corps members, and UW staff a  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 5 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: University of Wyoming faculty, staff and students, and area residents are invited to the 2024 Keith and Thyra Thomson Honors Convocation Friday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. in the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The Keith and Thyra Thomson Honors Convocation is a well-established tradition in the College of A&S to celebrate undergraduate suc  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. S9-24-10) on Sept. 3, 2024, entitled "Wyoming County - Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Wyoming County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. * *   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 3 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Faculty, staff, students and members of the public are invited to the University of Wyoming's fall 2024 "State of the University" address Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Center and West Yellowstone Ballrooms. The event will include remarks from UW President Ed Seidel and other UW leaders, with refreshments provided. Snacks and conversation will follow during a social hour in Pokes  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 3 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: UW's inaugural STEM Carnival took place in and near the Science Initiative Building. This year's carnival is set for Friday, Sept. 6, at UW's Cliff and Martha Hansen Teaching Arena and Laramie Research and Extension Center, located at 470 Highway 230. (UW Photo) The third annual University of Wyoming STEM Carnival will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at UW's Cliff and Martha Hansen Teach  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Nevada to Host Georgia Southern at 7 p.m. in truTV & Max's Second Game of the Day Ari Wolfe, Darius Walker & Jared Greenberg to Call Idaho/Wyoming;J.B. Long, Mike Golic, Jr. & Nabil Karim to Debut for Georgia Southern/Nevada * * * TNT Sports will continue its coverage of Mountain West football with truTV and Max's first doubleheader of the year. Wyoming will host Idaho to kick off W  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA Extension Specialist Receives AAPSE's Highest Honor * * * Kim Brown, Extension specialist with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), has been named a Fellow by the American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators (AAPSE). She was recognized for the honor during the 2024 national meeting of AAPSE in Laramie, Wyoming in July. "  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 5 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners will have an opportunity to learn how to work with U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contracting Thursday, Sept. 12. Sarah Mikesell Growney and Eric Weisman will discuss the subject during a Wyoming APEX Accelerator "Lunch and Learn" webinar titled "The Pros, Cons and Hows of Working With GSA Contracting and More" from noon-1 p.m. To register, go here. Registration is free.   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 3 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to best create a thriving company culture Monday, Sept. 9. Devan Costa-Cargill will lead a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network workshop titled "Get Out of the Trenches, Climb a Tree: Company Culture," from 3-5 p.m. at the Powell Regional Office, located at 227 N. Bent St. To register, go here. Registration is free. This is t  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 3 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A University of Wyoming program that helps eligible students complete high school prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education has been awarded a seven-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The award of $28 million to GEAR UP Wyoming (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) housed in UW's office of Student Educational Opportunity will fund statewide activi  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 5 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: With just one round left and what appeared to be a breakthrough for both University of Wyoming rodeo teams at last summer's College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), the two squads appeared ready to be among the nation's elite. Back in June, the Cowboys were sixth in the nation, while the Cowgirls were 10th, poised to send a number of team members into the CNFR's short go. But, with a tough third round and no  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 5 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: University of Wyoming students who want to learn more about UW's School of Computing have that opportunity today (Thursday). Pizza and Panda Express food will be served from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Shoshone Room in the lower level of the Washakie Center. The free event is open to all current and prospective UW students. "Network with the School of Computing faculty and staff members and discover how you can u  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 3 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research at the University of Wyoming will host Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jefferson Cowie for a distinguished lecture at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in UW's Agriculture Auditorium. The lecture also will be streamed on WyoCast. Cowie's work in social and political history focuses on how class, inequality and labor shape American politics and culture. The Nation ma  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 4 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A Volunteer Fair, sponsored by the University of Wyoming's Service, Leadership and Community Engagement (SLCE) office, will be Tuesday, Sept. 10. Open to UW students, faculty and staff, and the public, the informational fair is from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Simpson Plaza. The free Volunteer Fair brings together local nonprofit organizations and UW students, providing opportunities for students to connect w  more