The Wyoming Humanities Council lost 80% of its operational budget this year to federal cuts. But now, a new fund at the University of Wyoming will provide paid internships for students pursuing degrees in the humanities.

Education leaders in Wyoming announced they’re aiming to boost reading proficiency with new trainings, new legislation and a new $24 million federal grant.

The Lander-based organization added nearly $19 million to the state's economy last year. Most of that money was generated in Fremont County.

The program’s current funding will expire next year, but the state plans to apply to a more selective version of the grant for 2026.

The UW team planted in eight locations at different elevations to see how flexible trees and plants are to drought and wildfire.

The parties have yet to argue the underlying allegations in court. UW sought immediate dismissal on procedural grounds, which the court denied.

A federal court dismissed the 2023 case for a second time last month. The case has propelled its participants into the national spotlight.

UW has 3,000 fewer students today than it did in 2015. But this fall's student headcount of 10,800 has UW officials celebrating.

The University of Wyoming's president highlighted ongoing challenges, and some causes for celebration, during the annual State of the University address.

A student reporter for the Branding Iron wrote that AI use is harming the classroom experience and needs rethinking.