LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Back by popular demand, "Fall Date Night at the Museum," for adults ages 21 and up, is from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum (UWAM). "Harold Garde Silent Disco" will feature a silent disco a dance party where participants wear individual headphones, all playing the same music but without any external amplification. Attendees will have the opportunity to dance through UWAM' more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Members of the first cohort of UW's Presidential Leadership Institute gather with President Ed Seidel at his home to mark the conclusion of their leadership experience. (UW Photo) The inaugural cohort of the University of Wyoming's Presidential Leadership Institute (PLI) has successfully completed the program. This leadership development initiative is designed to equip UW staff members with skills to st more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: University of Wyoming alumnus Daniel Shineberg, flute, and James Li, piano, are featured in "Homelands II," a UW Department of Music guest recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The performance is free and open to the public. The program will feature "Homeland" by Alison Loggins Hull, with additional selections for flute and piano by Ian Clarke, more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 4 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A number of free public events are underway for Native American Heritage Month at the University of Wyoming. UW's Native American Education, Resource and Cultural Center (NAERCC), Native American and Indigenous Studies Program and High Plains American Indian Research Institute (HPAIRI) sponsor the monthlong celebration. Among Native Heritage Month activities are: Monday, Nov. 4, 4 p.m.: "What's The Hum more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 6 -- 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 sixth lecture a book launch for "Nationalized Politics: Evaluating Electoral Politics Across Time" Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Family Room. UW Assistant Professor Ryan Williamson, in the School of Politics, Public Affairs and I more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 7 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024: Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 55 volunteer firefighters' relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Berks, Blair, Cambria, Clarion, Clearfield, Columbia, Crawford, Dauphin, Erie, Fayette, Indiana, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Monroe, Northampton, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Somerse more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Finalists for the position of dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Wyoming have been identified, and they are scheduled to give public presentations at UW next week. The candidates are Joe Grzywacz, associate dean for research and faculty at the College of Health Sciences at San Jose State University; and Patrick Hardigan, senior associate dean of research for the College of Allopath more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 4 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Wyoming's carbon economy is the topic of a University of Wyoming Ruckelshaus Institute symposium Thursday-Friday, Nov. 14-15, at the UW Conference Center. The Ruckelshaus Institute, a division of UW's Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, will host the free two-day "Roads to Removal" symposium beginning with a free lunch on the first day, followed by the event's schedule immediately at the conc more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Five University of Wyoming students are the latest Cheney First Gen Abroad Scholars cohort members. In conjunction with National First-Generation College Celebration Day Friday, Nov. 8, UW's Education Abroad announced the recipients who were selected from a pool of applicants based on their demonstrated commitment to efforts toward planning a future study abroad program at UW. Since its inception in 2020, more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 4 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming's Center of Innovation for Flow through Porous Media (COIFPM) invites members of the UW research community to tour the High Bay Research Facility Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 3-4:30 p.m. The event will spotlight the center's Instrument Access Program. Led by Director Mohammad Piri, COIFPM is committed to providing top-tier research support and lab services to the UW research community.  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners will have an opportunity to continue making their businesses safer online Thursday, Nov. 14. Paul Johnson and Jim Drever will lead a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network webinar titled "Create a Cybersecurity Plan in In One Hour: Advanced Topics" from noon-1 p.m. To register, go here. Registration is free. This training is a continuation of an Oct. 24 webinar. The more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners will have the opportunity to get motivated to tackle those work tasks they have been avoiding or focus on complex projects to better manage their businesses Thursday, Nov. 14. Devan Costa-Cargill will lead a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network virtual workshop titled "Table Time: A Virtual Work Session Series" from 8:30-10 a.m. To register, go here. Registration i more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a draft rule to allow the concealed carry of firearms in university facilities during the board's regular meeting Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 20-22. The meeting will take place at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center. Public sessions of the board and its committees may be observed by the public at https://wyolinks.uwyo.edu/trusteesnov24/. The draft rul more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 4 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Department of Psychology has launched a new program called Campus Connections that provides mental health services for at-risk youth in the Laramie community. The program partnered with Albany County School District 1 and the state Department of Family Services to reduce barriers for youth to access evidence-based mental health services through the UW Psychology Center, which prov more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news: Brian Murray will conduct the University of Wyoming Department of Music's Collegiate Chorale at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. (UW Photo) The University of Wyoming Department of Music's Collegiate Chorale will celebrate the elegance, charm and elan of French repertoire through "Chantez: A Francophile Fete" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in the Buchanan Cent more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 4 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A paving project on Lewis Street necessitates the closure of the parking lot north of the University of Wyoming's Education Building Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 5-8. This parking lot serves the UW Lab School. The Lewis Street paving project is related to the university's student housing project, which involves construction of two new residence halls and a new dining facility west of 15th Street to enhance the UW more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 4 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: University of Wyoming employees have a maximum of one hour of release time to vote in Tuesday's general election, in accordance with state law and UW policy. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. To locate polling places, go here. The scheduling of release time should be a collaborative discussion between employee and supervisor to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the unit. *** Original t more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Construction of UW's new student residence halls is proceeding on schedule, with the first scheduled for occupation in fall 2025. (JE Dunn Photo) The biggest construction project in the University of Wyoming's history reached another milestone this week, setting the stage for UW students to begin living and dining in a modern, state-of-the-art residence hall complex beginning in the fall 2025 semester.  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Jazz Studies program presents the Live Edge Trio with Josh Quinlan, saxophone, Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to all. Live Edge Trio features UW Department of Music head Ben Markley on piano and fellow faculty members Seth Lewis on bass and Andy Wheelock on drums. Live Edge writes and arr more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Percussion Ensemble will present a fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. (UW Photo) The University of Wyoming Percussion Ensemble, directed by UW Department of Music faculty member Andy Wheelock, will present a fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Emma Jacobsen Emma Jacobsen, a Cheyenne senior in the University of Wyoming College of Business, is the recipient of the inaugural scholarship funded by the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation. Jacobsen is pursuing a bachelor's degree in business with a focus in finance and management, and a specialization in hospitality. "I am deeply grateful to receive this scholarship," Jacobsen says. "The assistance more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Guests bid on art at UW's 4x4 Silent Art Auction during a past show. (Shelby Shadwell Photo) The University of Wyoming Student Art League will host a 4x4 Silent Art Auction Friday, Nov. 22, from 6-8 p.m. in the Visual Arts Building lobby. Those who would like to create and submit art for the show are invited to do so. Individuals can pick up 4x4 wooden panels, provided by the Student Art League, in the  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: UW students taking part in National Hunting and Fishing Day activities include, from left: Steelle Scearce, Jamie Nield Diamond, Jack Seiloff and Tyler Shreve. (Kelly Dunning Photo) Students from the University of Wyoming's Haub School of Natural Resources, as well as student veterans with the Haub School's Green to Green program for mentoring military veterans, recently joined Gov. Mark Gordon for his s more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: In partnership with the University of Wyoming Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, UW Libraries and Canterbury Fellowship in Laramie, the Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research will host a screening of the documentary "The Philadelphia Eleven" Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Agriculture Building auditorium on the UW campus. The screening will be preceded by a panel discussion at 3 p.m more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 5 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: American College of Physicians representatives Dr. Israel Stewart and Dr. Sierra Gross present individual awards to Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education Program students Rafael Homer and Kit Ng, both from Laramie; and Bradford Burns, of Story, and Sabrina Gay, from Pinedale. (UW Photo) Students in the Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education Program recently presented their summer research projects through poster disp more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 4 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Rocky Case Rocky Case, center director for Manufacturing Works and a leader in Wyoming's manufacturing sector, has been appointed to the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence's Board of Directors. This appointment marks a milestone, amplifying Wyoming's influence in shaping advanced manufacturing on a national level. "Through Manufacturing Works' growth and improvement, for the first time ever, we've  more PR

BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice today announced the award of a $58 million contract for the construction of a 2.5-mile stretch of the King Coal Highway, connecting Littlesburg to the Mercer County Airport. The King Coal Highway is a four-lane highway approximately 95 miles long running through McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wyoming, and Wayne counties, along or near currently existing US 52 fro more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2024: Governor Gordon expressed dissatisfaction today with the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Greater Sage-grouse Land Use Plan Amendments and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Final EIS applies to all BLM administered land in Wyoming. The Governor has issued the following statement: As expected, the sage-grouse amendments' final form  more PR