University Of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, Wyoming in southeast Wyoming. UW is a public land-grant research university founded in March 1886 and opened in September 1887.

The University is made up of seven colleges: agriculture and natural resources, arts and sciences, business, education, engineering and applied sciences, health sciences, and law. The university offers over 120 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs including Doctor of Pharmacy and Juris Doctor.

Th campus features the Coe Libary, The American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming Art Museum, the University of Wyoming Geological Museum, the University of Wyoming Anthropology Museum, ad he University of Wyoming Insect Museum.

University of Wyoming athletics teams are named the Cowboys and Cowgirls. UW offers 17 NCAA-sanctioned sports; nine women's sports and eight men's sports. Wyoming's nine NCAA sports for women are: basketball; cross country; golf; soccer; swimming and diving; tennis; indoor track & field; outdoor track and field; and volleyball. UW's eight NCAA sports for men: basketball; cross country; football; golf; swimming and diving; indoor track and field; outdoor track and field; and wrestling. The official song is "Ragtime Cowboy Joe."

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University of Wyoming Quick Facts

Wyoming competes at the NCAA Division I level

UW is a member of the Mountain West Conference

Mascots: Cowboy Joe (live horse), Pistol Pete (costumed student)

Enrollment: 12,249 (Fall 2019)

School Colors: Brown and Gold

Website: www.uwyo.edu

Football stadium: War Memorial Stadium

Basketball arena: Arena-Auditorium

Soccer stadium: Madrid Sports Complex

Exclusive University of Wyoming athletics coverage from Townsquare Media: 7220sports.com

 

 

UW Planetarium Upcoming Events
UW Planetarium Upcoming Events
UW Planetarium Upcoming Events
New movies and live talks on various astronomical subjects dot the program lineup for the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during April. Seating is limited, so tickets will be by reservation only. To get tickets or receive more information about programs, email planetarium@uwyo...
The University of Wyoming Opens New Lounge Area For Students
The University of Wyoming Opens New Lounge Area For Students
The University of Wyoming Opens New Lounge Area For Students
The University of Wyoming students now have a new comfortable, relaxing place where they can gather. The Lodge is a spacious, heated tent on UW’s Fraternity Mall with cozy seating options, games and activities, and other amenities. Also, coffee and pastries are available for purchase...
UW Documentary, “Deer 139,” Premieres on March 20
UW Documentary, “Deer 139,” Premieres on March 20
UW Documentary, “Deer 139,” Premieres on March 20
After a year and a half on the film festival and screening circuit, the University of Wyoming’s 55-minute science, adventure and conservation documentary film, “Deer 139,” will premiere online on the spring equinox. Viewers are invited to join the premiere on YouTube at 7 p...
UW Symphony Orchestra Performing March 18
UW Symphony Orchestra Performing March 18
UW Symphony Orchestra Performing March 18
The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra will be closing its spring semester by performing Mahler's Symphony No. 4 at 7:30 pm on March 18. To view the free virtual concert, visit the UW Department of Music’s “Upcoming Performances” webpage and scroll down to “Mahler’s 4th...
UW Adds In Person Spring Commencement
UW Adds In Person Spring Commencement
UW Adds In Person Spring Commencement
The University of Wyoming has decided to conduct its 2021 spring commencement with face-to-face ceremonies that are livestreamed. The events are being set to take place Friday and Saturday, May 14-15. Up to four abbreviated, in-person ceremonies will be conducted in the Arena-Auditorium, with each graduate allowed a limited number of guest tickets...
UW Appoints Interim Dean of College of Business
UW Appoints Interim Dean of College of Business
UW Appoints Interim Dean of College of Business
A longtime University of Wyoming faculty member and expert on the state’s economy has been appointed as the interim dean of UW’s College of Business. Rob Godby, an associate professor in the Department of Economics, will take the reins of the College of Business on May 1...

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