Sunday, March 23: East High School standout Gracie Oswald’s college team loses to Metro State Roadrunners

A University of Wyoming student team earned first place—and $15,000—in the Pulte Gateway to Hospitality Innovation Challenge by presenting creative ideas for transforming Hilton Garden Inn Laramie into Graduate by Hilton Laramie. Team members say they gained valuable real-world experience through collaboration while focusing on community-driven hotel concepts.

Owen Funk has received an NIH Pathway to Independence grant while working as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Wyoming’s Department of Molecular Biology. His work explores multinucleated cells using roundworms as models—research which could shed light on certain human diseases.

Rep. Harriet Hageman posted several statements on May 13, 2026 addressing U.S. coal leasing policies and criticizing environmental regulations she claims have weakened American energy security.