University of Wyoming
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| University of Wyoming | |
|---|---|
| Name | University of Wyoming |
| Established | 1886 |
| Type | Public land-grant research university |
| Endowment | $634.7 million (2021) |
| President | Edward Seidel |
| City | Laramie |
| State | Wyoming |
| Country | United States |
| Campus | Rural, 785 acres |
| Students | 11,479 (Fall 2022) |
| Faculty | 722 |
| Colors | Brown and gold |
| Nickname | Cowboys & Cowgirls |
| Affiliations | University of Wyoming College of Law, University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences, University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences, University of Wyoming College of Business, University of Wyoming College of Education, University of Wyoming College of Law, University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences, University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences, University of Wyoming College of Business, University of Wyoming College of Education |
University of Wyoming. Founded in 1886, it is the sole public four-year institution in the state of Wyoming, established before Wyoming achieved statehood. As a land-grant university, it has a historic mission in agricultural and mechanical arts, later expanding into a comprehensive research institution. Located in the high plains city of Laramie, it serves as a critical educational and economic driver for the Rocky Mountains region.
History
The institution was created by an act of the Wyoming Territorial Legislature signed by Governor Francis E. Warren, who later became a influential U.S. Senator. Its first building, Old Main, opened in 1887 with a coeducational class of 42 students and 5 faculty members. Early growth was shaped by the Morrill Act of 1862 and subsequent federal legislation like the Hatch Act of 1887, which supported its agricultural experiment station. The 20th century saw significant expansion, including the establishment of the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1920 and the construction of key facilities like the War Memorial Fieldhouse and the William Robertson Coe Library. Throughout its history, it has been central to Wyoming's development, contributing research in energy, environment, and western culture.
Campus
The main campus occupies 785 acres in Laramie, at an elevation of 7,200 feet, with views of the Snowy Range and Laramie Range. Historic landmarks include the University of Wyoming Art Museum, housed in the Centennial Complex, and Prexy's Pasture, a central grassy quadrangle. Notable facilities are the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, the Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center, and the High Bay Research Facility. The campus also features the American Heritage Center, a major archive for western history, and the Geological Museum with its famous Apatosaurus skeleton. Satellite facilities include the Wyoming Territorial Prison state historic site and research centers across the state like the Sheridan Research and Extension Center.
Academics
It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and comprises colleges such as the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, and the College of Health Sciences. Prominent research initiatives are conducted through the School of Energy Resources, the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities, and the National Science Foundation-funded Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium. The Honors College offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, while the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources addresses interdisciplinary challenges. Professional programs are offered by the College of Business and the College of Law, with the latter being the only law school in Wyoming.
Athletics
Athletic teams, known as the Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls, compete in the NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference. The football team plays at War Memorial Stadium, famously located at 7,220 feet, one of the highest stadiums in the United States. The men's basketball team has a storied history, including appearances in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament and notable coaches like Everett Shelton and Larry Shyatt. The Arena-Auditorium is a major venue for basketball and events. The university also fields teams in rodeo, a sport in which it has won multiple National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association championships, reflecting the state's western heritage.
Notable alumni and faculty
Distinguished alumni include former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, Nobel Prize-winning chemist Robert F. Curl, and former Governor of Wyoming Matt Mead. In arts and media, notable figures are filmmaker Megan Follows, journalist Cokie Roberts, and artist James Bama. The faculty has included renowned scholars such as anthropologist George C. Frison, poet Robert Roripaugh, and former United States Poet Laureate Charles Simic. In athletics, famous alumni are Super Bowl champion quarterback Josh Allen, National Football League coach Larry Coyer, and Olympic Games medalist in wrestling Rulon Gardner.