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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.

Student Success

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Student success

At the heart of the university’s mission lies a commitment to student success. Every facet of the university revolves around supporting and empowering students to achieve their highest potential.

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Central to student success is faculty excellence. UW invests in recruiting, retaining, and developing top-tier faculty who excel in their teaching, research, and service.

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Student success

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.

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I'll be there: Jacob Westover

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What motivates me: Ana Acevedo

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Faculty Excellence

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.

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UW announces Stewart Family Professorship in public service

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Major gift to UW Chemical and Biomedical Engineering supports department head

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Farm Credit Services of America endows deanship at UW, elevating agriculture as pillar of innovation and leadership

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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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