Researchers at the University of Wyoming are designing a higher-accuracy flu test that has undergone preliminary human testing at UW’s Student Health Service.
The University of Wyoming will welcome nearly 1,200 students and their families during residence hall move-in Friday, Aug. 21, from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 22, from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Community members should expect increased traffic around campus throughout the event, along with temporary road closures to ensure the safety of students, families, volunteers and staff.
New Student Orientation is 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Register at westernwyoming.edu/orientation. Registration is required.
August 14 – 20 – Celebrate Welcome Week with fun events, new friends, and campus traditions. Open to all new and returning students. See the full schedule at westernwyoming.edu/welcomeweek
Laramie County Community College is proud to announce the list of graduates for the 2026 spring semester and those students earning a place on the president’s and vice president’s honor rolls.
With 1 in 5 kids in Wyoming experiencing food insecurity, Food Bank of Wyoming’s signature programs help fill the meal gap many children face when school is out of session for the summer. Through summer and weekend food distribution programs, Food Bank of Wyoming and its Hunger Relief Partners provide no-cost food options for families and children in need.
The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) held a silent auction at the Virginian Hotel on Saturday, June 6 to help the five students who made Nationals realize their dream to compete for national recognition in Washington D.C. this summer.
Graduation season came to a close in Carbon County School District 1 in May, with ceremonies at Little Snake River Valley High School, Victory High School and Rawlins High School honoring seniors and marking the end of the 2025–26 school year.
Carbon County School District No 2 had all its high school graduation ceremonies on the same day, but at different times. This allowed members of the school board and residents who wanted to see all the graduations an opportunity to attend.
HEM started at 1:30 on May 17. It was on a Sunday.
Saratoga High School’s Class of 2026 celebrated graduation this week with prayers, reflections and performances highlighting perseverance, community and faith as students prepared to take their next steps.
The ceremony opened with an invocation asking for guidance and strength for the graduating class.
Chadron State College has announced the undergraduate students on the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. Students met the requirements for the Dean’s List by earning at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.
Chadron State College has announced the undergraduate students on the Spring 2026 President’s List. The President’s List consists of students with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Five students from Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) won the opportunity to go to Nationals this summer.
This is a great honor for HEM, who have so many students from one school going and businesses and private individuals are stepping up to make sure the winning students can attend.
