At the University of Wyoming Foundation, impact is more than a measure of outcomes—it's the heart of our mission, our collective purpose. It begins with people and is powered by partnership. Whether you're a student, faculty member, donor, alum, or friend, you are part of a shared commitment: advancing Wyoming’s university in ways that matter.
The University of Wyoming Foundation is dedicated to student success. We empower students with engaging coursework that builds critical thinking, experiential learning such as internships and research, and a supportive campus fostering wellness and belonging. Our career programs and scholarships ensure access and prepare students for bright futures, while innovation challenges and wellness initiatives help every student thrive.
One month before his 10th birthday, Jack O’Neil chose to amputate his leg due to a congenital defect. Now a Paralympic swimmer, he’s never looked back. Competing globally, from the 2024 Paris Paralympics to Japan and Italy, Jack also made history as the first disabled athlete in USA Triathlon Youth and High School Nationals. As a UW Cowboy and team captain, he’s advocating for NCAA inclusivity, inspiring young amputees to chase their dreams.
Central to student success is faculty excellence. UW invests in recruiting, retaining, and developing top-tier faculty to excel in teaching, research, and service. This supports student growth, attracts top talent, fosters innovation, drives impactful research, encourages collaboration, secures funding, and enhances UW's reputation and competitiveness. Funding opportunities include establishing named endowed positions such as deanships, chairs, professorships, fellowships, termed professorships, and excellence funds in priority areas.
The John P. "Jack" Ellbogen Deanship in the College of Education is a named deanship, meaning that it is supported by a permanent endowment. Throughout his life, Ellbogen loved Wyoming and valued the impact his own teachers had on him. The John P. Ellbogen Foundation continues to advance education for all Wyoming citizens.
Your generosity transforms lives at the University of Wyoming. From scholarships that empower students to groundbreaking research and campus enhancements, every gift creates a lasting legacy. Explore UW stories and see how you’re shaping the Cowboy spirit.
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