LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 18 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The dean of the University of Wyoming's College of Arts and Sciences has been appointed as the interim provost, UW's chief academic officer, effective Nov. 25. Scott Turpen, who has led College of Arts and Sciences since July 1, 2022, will take the reins from Acting Provost Tami Benham-Deal, who was named acting provost following the resignation of Kevin Carman Oct. 1. Turpen's interim appointment was ap  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Rebecca Travers (left), Food Bank of Wyoming program manager, and Brian Lee (right), a research scientist at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center, help bag potatoes at the fourth annual potato harvest last month. (UW Extension Photo) Nearly 12,000 pounds of potatoes were donated to Food Bank of Wyoming during the fourth annual potato harvest at the University of Wyo  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- BlackFog, a company that says it protects data and privacy and strengthens regulatory compliance, issued the following news release: * * * * Findings from new research commissioned by BlackFog shows impact of stress among cybersecurity leaders * 93% of those considering leaving their role state that stress or the demands of the job are impacting their decision to leave * Work-life balance: security leaders are working an extra nine hours on average ea  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Kelly Crane The interim dean of the University of Wyoming's College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources has been named dean of the college. The appointment of Kelly Crane, who has led the college since December 2023, was approved by the UW Board of Trustees Wednesday. "Dr. Crane stepped up to provide crucial leadership for this foundational academic college at a key moment in its histo  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 14 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A creative writing and theater workshop with Relative Theatrics centered on the University of Wyoming Art Museum's current "Harold Garde: Faces in Conversation" exhibition is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. The hands-on workshop will explore Garde's paintings and the intersection of visual art and theater. Participants will analyze expressive faces in Garde's artwork to develop theatrical dialo  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A "Union After Dark" Halloween-themed fun night will take place at the University of Wyoming Friday, Oct. 25. The free event is open to the UW and Laramie communities. Organized by 7220 Entertainment, the evening begins at 8 p.m. in the Wyoming Union and will feature a variety of activities, including a haunted house, tarot card readings, pumpkin painting, a nacho bar and other activities. Sache Hadley,   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 -- Mintz, a law firm, issued the following news release: A team of Mintz attorneys won a motion for summary judgment for client Horizon Tower in its case against Park County, Wyoming. In February 2023, the Park County Commissioners denied a request for Horizon to build a new cell tower in the Wapiti Valley area at the eastern entrance of Yellowstone Park. The consequential lawsuit brought by Horizon claims the County violated the Federal Communications Act in de  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 17-F-0282) on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Application of Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for a Proposed Wind Energy Project, Located in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming Counties, New York, in the Towns of Arcade, Centerville, Farmersville, Freedom, and Rushford. ORDER APPROVING COMPLIANCE FILINGS ATTACHMENT   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 14 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: UW Extension's new weed treatment guide offers recommendations for how to manage Canada thistle and other plants on the Wyoming designated noxious weed list. (Sari O'Neal/Shutterstock Photo) University of Wyoming Extension has released a new, user-friendly resource to help gardeners, landowners and agricultural producers identify effective weed control options. The digital guide, which is presented in   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Two academic administrators have been selected as finalists for the position of vice provost for undergraduate education at the University of Wyoming. They are Michelle Hilaire, interim dean and clinical professor in UW's College of Health Sciences, and Eric Wodahl, professor and head of the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology. "We thank everyone at UW for their ideas and involvement as we've wo  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 18 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Kim Luperi, right, and Stan Lee. Kim Luperi, a film historian for Turner Classic Movies and former social media expert for Stan Lee, will speak at University of Wyoming's American Heritage Center (AHC) Monday, Oct. 21. Luperi will discuss "Preserving Stan Lee's Pop Culture Legacy" at 4:10 p.m. in the AHC's Stockgrowers Room. Her talk is open to the public and free, as is parking at the AHC. Luperi wil  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 14 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: As part of its "Challenges to Democracy" lecture series, the University of Wyoming School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies will host its third statewide program Monday, Oct. 21, at UW-Casper. "Crisis of Democracy Around the Globe?" will be presented at 5:30 p.m. in Room 322 of the Union/University Building on the Casper College campus. Participants on the panel will be Tom Dougherty,  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A UW student mountain bikes at the Pilot Hill Recreation Area east of Laramie. This public land allows easy access from trails on the edge of town all the way to the Medicine Bow National Forest. (UW Photo) The University of Wyoming has partnered with Colorado State University to offer monthly webinars addressing opportunities and challenges in the outdoor recreation industry. Titled "Outdoor Recreatio  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners will have the opportunity to continue learning how to best create good customer service Wednesday, Oct. 23. Devan Costa-Cargill will lead a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network workshop titled "Get Out of the Trenches, Climb a Tree: Customer Service" from 3-5 p.m. at the Powell Regional Office, located at 227 N. Bent St. To register, go here. Registration is free.  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners will have an opportunity to make their businesses safer online Thursday, Oct. 24. Paul Johnson and Jim Drever will lead a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network webinar titled "Build a Cybersecurity Plan in In One Hour" from noon-1 p.m. To register, go here. Registration is free. A second class is offered Thursday, Nov. 14, and those interested are encouraged to reg  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 15 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners can get an introductory look at basic cybersecurity readiness issues and strategies to stay safe from cyber threats Tuesday, Oct. 22. P.J. Burns and Becky Prelle will lead a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network workshop titled "Small Business Cybersecurity: Staying Safe Online Gillette" from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Campbell County Library, located at 2101 S. 4-J Road.   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The Happy Jacks are among the groups performing during Western Bass, the second annual tenor-bass choral event in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Friday, Oct. 18. (UW Photo) The University of Wyoming Department of Music choirs will host Western Bass, the second annual tenor-bass choral event, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. The culminating free public concert will be held at  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 14 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: With the Central Rock Mountain Region (CRMR) fall season ending this weekend, both University of Wyoming men's and women's rodeo teams will enter the spring season among the region's top two clubs in their respective divisions. The Cowboys won for the fourth consecutive time, placing first at the annual Shawn Dubie Memorial Rodeo hosted by Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne over the weekend. The  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, virtually for a special session to hear a grant funding proposal through the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA). Grant funding is authorized by the ERC. The WEA prepares and presents a recommendation for consideration from the review panel first to ERC's Exception Committee. The Exception Committee's recommendation  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 15 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Haibo Zhai A new study from University of Wyoming researchers features Wyoming's potential to take a lead role in the advancement of low-carbon hydrogen production from natural gas. Haibo Zhai, the Roy and Caryl Cline Distinguished Chair in Engineering and a UW College of Engineering and Physical Sciences professor, led the study that was published in Environmental Science & Technology, an impactful jo  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Michelle Weschler (left), an assistant research scientist with UW's Wyoming Natural Diversity Database (WYNDD), and Amy-Marie Story, a master's student at UW, visit a wind energy facility in southeast Wyoming to conduct insect and plant surveys. Weschler and Lusha Tronstad, lead invertebrate zoologist with WYNDD, conducted a study that looked at the interaction between wind turbines and insects an area of  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Wind Symphony, along with the UW Percussion Ensemble, will present "Chamber Music Magic" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. (UW Photo) The University of Wyoming Wind Symphony, conducted by Matthew Schlomer, and UW Percussion Ensemble, conducted by Andy Wheelock, present "Chamber Music Magic" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 14 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Danielle "Nellie" Bruns, second from left, an associate professor in UW's Division of Kinesiology and Health, recently received a National Institutes of Health grant aimed at specifically identifying factors that contribute to development of heart failure in diabetic patients. UW students on Bruns' lab research team are, from left, Angelique Luna, Sushumna Satyanarayana and Jose Campos. (UW Photo) Accor  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Members of the University of Wyoming Esports Club compete during a recent event in the Wyoming Union's Pokes Pub and Game Room. The UW Esports Club, with the sponsorship of the UW Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation, is partnering with the Eastern Wyoming College Esports Team to enhance educational and technical experience for students. The UW-EWC collaboration aims to expand to other Wyoming col  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Wyoming has received an updated U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretarial disaster designation due to damages and losses caused by wildfire. The updated designation expands the number of Wyoming counties designated primary natural disaster areas from one to 9. In an October 15 follow-up letter, United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack designates Albany, Goshen, Platt  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Governor Gordon announced today that he directed Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill to join a 22-state coalition led by Kentucky, Arkansas, and Indiana in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing the rights of states to regulate the appropriateness of providing life-altering gender-transition procedures to minors. The brief, filed in support of Tennessee in U.S.  more