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Tony Webster/WikimediaState law now forbids instructors from "promoting" "institutional discrimination." UW says its instructors already don't. Instructors say the law is based on a misunderstanding. -
Lena NewlinAbdalrahim Abuwarda’s family has made a life in Laramie, where he and his wife are attending UW. He told WPR he’s “terrified” at the prospect of losing their newfound stability.
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Simpson will lie in honor at the Capitol March 27 and 28. A memorial service is planned for March 31 in Cody. -
Two laws signed by Gov. Mark Gordon put more investment into career technical education. But according to some, there’s a shortage of CTE teachers. A UW initiative is trying to change that. -
Spent nuclear fuel, or what many of us think of as nuclear waste, is building up at temporary sites all across the country, and the U.S. is looking to consolidate it. New research looks at the pros and cons of developing the industry in-state. -
The new liaison positions will serve as the face of communication when it comes to working with local, state and federal partners and agencies on the issue. -
Otters are officially off the state’s list of protected animals. Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill reclassifying the species into law on Feb. 24. -
The University of Wyoming held a dialogue for faculty and students to ask questions of and give feedback to a panel of administrators about the current Legislative session. It’s part of UW’s initiative to cultivate discussion from different viewpoints. -
Six award-winning films covering a wide range of topics involving the Middle East will be screened Feb. 22 and 23. -
The talks include lawyer Nadine Strossen discussing free speech, Martín Carcasson on solving “wicked” problems with deliberation and physicist Paul Steinhardt on the debate around his theory for the formation of the universe. -
Not many would connect Wyoming with Tunisia, an African nation situated on the northern part of the continent. Yet the Cowboy State and the country have had a relationship for over 20 years. They now want to expand the relationship through the University of Wyoming. -
That’s even though both the school district and the university oppose the plan.
