The University of Wyoming was highlighted in state, national, and international media coverage, according to an April 27 summary from the university. The coverage includes stories about faculty research, student achievements, and university initiatives.
The summary outlines why these stories are important for the university community and the public. They show how UW’s work is being recognized outside of campus and reflect ongoing contributions in research, education, and outreach.
Drew Bennett, Whitney MacMillan Professor of Practice of Private Lands Stewardship at UW’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, discussed virtual fencing technology in a Riverton Ranger article that was also picked up by other outlets. Bennett said virtual fencing offers flexibility for livestock producers in ranch management. Bryan Shuman, a professor at UW, spoke at the Snake River Headwaters Symposium in Jackson about climate trends. He said data shows “a sweet spot here in the West,” describing it as “the warm refuge”—a region warming less than others.
Research led by Professor Mark Clementz on volcanic eruptions causing global cooling millions of years ago received attention from Discover Magazine. Sherrill Smith, dean of UW’s Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing, addressed nursing shortages to Cowboy State Daily; she noted that nursing schools nationwide are turning away qualified applicants due to limited capacity.
Wyoming Public Media reported that UW’s Pathways from Prison program will expand to Wyoming State Penitentiary after receiving a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation. John Hewlett, farm/ranch management specialist at UW, told Cowboy State Daily that dairy ranks low among Wyoming’s agricultural sectors but beef production is much higher nationally.
The Sheridan Press and Sheridan Media covered Josephine Walton—a senior at UW—receiving a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. The Laramie Boomerang published news about an album released by Associate Professor Ben Markley.
