LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 10 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: For a second year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming has collaborated with the University of Wyoming's "Leadership in Practice" students, led by instructor Chris Haller, to support Laramie nonprofit organizations in navigating BBB's 20 Standards for Charity Accountability evaluation program. Haller is director of the Center for Principle-Based Leadership and Ethics in U  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, May 8 -- BlackFog, a company that says it protects data and privacy and strengthens regulatory compliance, issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Belfast, United Kingdom -- BlackFog, a leader in ransomware protection and anti data exfiltration technology, today announced the opening of its new research and development (R&D) headquarters in Belfast, United Kingdom. The office, situated in the historic Custom House building in the heart of Belfast, will provide a ce  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 07, 2024 Danny Dale Danny Dale recognizes that the best mentors are those who learn alongside their students; is noted by faculty as a good research collaborator; and builds personal connections, according to his students. These attributes -- recog  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 08, 2024 Bob Finley, Fremont County Weed and Pest assistant supervisor in Dubois, mixes chemicals to spray research plots in his district last summer. At age 63 and a grandfather of four, Finley will graduate this weekend with a master's d  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 07, 2024 Nicholas Jesse Having grown up in Laramie, Nicholas Jesse is passionate about giving back to his hometown. A close friend says it best: "Nicholas is an exemplary individual who has demonstrated a profound commitment to serving and uplifting  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 9 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: More than 125 students from across the state recently participated in the 44th Wyoming History Day competition at the University of Wyoming's American Heritage Center (AHC) for the opportunity to compete on the national level. Middle and high school students participated in yearlong research projects based on the National History Day theme "Turning Points in History." The AHC and the Wyoming Historical Soci  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release: The state Senate Labor and Industry Committee unanimously voted to support Sen. Nick Miller's (D-Lehigh-Northampton) payroll modernization legislation, Senate Bill 1026, co-introduced by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne-Pike-Susquehanna-Wayne-Wyoming). SB 1026 allows an employer to elect to use a no-fee payroll debit card as a paycheck for employees. "It's time to update our payroll systems   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 08, 2024 Walker Billings, Sheridan County Weed and Pest district supervisor, collects data as part of his research project near Ranchester. Billings will graduate with a master's degree in plant sciences this week from the University of Wy  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 10 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The spring issue of UWyo Magazine, the University of Wyoming's flagship publication, tells the stories of nearly two dozen students and how they embraced UW's abundant opportunities to excel in research, academics, education abroad, honors, leadership and more. "This issue of the magazine is dedicated to helping students and families learn about UW's resources for student success -- and showing examples of  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 10 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release: Union Pacific's legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive built to conquer mountains, will make 19 whistle-stops in five states this summer during its 2024 Westward Bound Tour from Wyoming to California. In addition, this mighty steam locomotive will be on public display for two days each in Roseville, California, July 12-13, and Ogden, Utah, July 20-21. Big Boy will leave its home bas  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 10 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, May 16. Audie Cunningham, Drew Dietrich, Amy Lea and Deb Farris will lead a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network workshop titled "The Inside Scoop: How to Get Your First Small Business Loan Request Approved" from 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at the Riverton Branch Library,   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 08, 2024 Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to safeguard themselves against cyberattackers Thursday, May 16. Paul Johnson, Jim Drever and Izzy Carbert will lead a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network webinar titled "Back It Up! Keep Your Data a  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources recently recognized outstanding educators and staff members at its annual awards banquet. "We have much to be proud of in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources," says Kelly Crane, interim dean of the college. "Our spring awards ceremony is a reminder that (the college) is composed of many truly re  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 9 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences recently held its annual awards banquet, honoring current and former faculty members, as well as alumni. The event is held each May to honor the tradition and history of excellence in the College of Arts and Sciences and to celebrate current individuals within the college. Before the ceremony, the Student Jazz Quartet * featuring Sean Clark, of Gillette  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 9 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming's College of Health Sciences recently honored faculty and staff members for having gone above and beyond in contributions to teaching, research and administrative support. The College of Health Sciences Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony, held April 25, also recognized those in the college for excellence in professional development and helping students achieve academic s  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 06, 2024 Four members of the University of Wyoming community were honored for excellence in global engagement during a recent awards ceremony. President Ed Seidel and Vice Provost for Global Engagement Isa Helfgott recognized staff member Casidy Mittelstadt, student Danish Kumar and facult  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 06, 2024 A University of Wyoming research group has demonstrated a novel method to distinguish elements at the subnanometer scale on the surfaces of high entropy alloys. High entropy alloys are alloys that are formed by mixing equal proportions of five or more elements randomly. High entro  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 07, 2024 The UW Singing Statesmen perform at the Northwestern American Choral Directors Association Conference in Spokane, Wash. (Emily Peterson Photo) The University of Wyoming Singing Statesmen performed at the Northwestern American Choral Di  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 06, 2024 For the second year in a row, University of Wyoming students in the design, merchandising and textiles bachelor's degree program have been recognized for their quality interior design work in the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Student Design Competition. The competition   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 9 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: University of Wyoming students Patrick Enderle, of Chesterfield, Mo., and Lander's Artemis Langford are the co-awardees of the 2024 American Heritage Center (AHC) Undergraduate Research Award. The annual award recognizes exceptional undergraduate research that makes significant use of UW's AHC archival collections. Enderle, a student in the UW Department of Criminal Just  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 06, 2024 University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will observe summer hours (7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) beginning Monday, May 13, through Friday, Aug. 23. Fall semester classes will begin Monday, Aug. 26. Most UW offices will be closed, and classes will be dismissed Monday, May   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 08, 2024 Members of the UW graduate team who participated in the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Case Competition are, from left, Rudy Nesvik, Alyssa Piel, Robert Mitchell, Morgan Kitchen, Parker Lougee and adviser Chris Haller. The team pl  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 07, 2024 Ben Kern While reading, writing and math skills among school-age children are closely monitored, students' access to health-promoting physical activity and physical education is less documented, resulting in a lack of credible evidence that  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 08, 2024 The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) has launched a new podcast series, titled "Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape," which brings together academic researchers, industry professionals, students, policymakers and more to explore energy   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 07, 2024 Issue 12 of Western Confluence, published in print January 2023, featured stories about how to simultaneously advance social, economic and environmental well-being. Western Confluence magazine, a publication of the Haub School of Environment and Natural   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 10 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network podcast this month features an interview with Adelita Duryea, founder of Sprout & Scale Marketing, a firm based in Gillette. The podcast features small-business success stories, educational topics from experts and interviews with staff and leadership. Episodes are typically released twice per month. The Wyoming SBDC Network offers business exper  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 08, 2024 The University of Wyoming Police Department (UWPD) will conduct its annual bicycle roundup on campus starting Sunday, May 12. Any bicycles that appear to be abandoned are subject to impound. Bicyclists whose bikes get picked up during the roundup should call the UWPD at (307) 766-  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, May 10 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on May 9, 2024: Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has filed two lawsuits challenging new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that target Wyoming's coal and natural-gas fired power plants. Today, Wyoming joined a coalition of 24 states challenging the Biden Administration's recently released power plant regulations. The states argue that the new rule exceeds EPA's authority an  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, May 10 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on May 9, 2024: Governor Mark Gordon, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education, has awarded the 2023 Wyoming Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Awards. Passed by Congress in 2019 and overseen by the U.S. Department of Education, the award honors classified school employees who provide exemplary service. Governor Gordon and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Deg  more