A professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Botany and director of the Global Vegetation Project recently received a new grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate how drought and fire are reshaping forests across the western United States.

A new publication from researchers in the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) delves into the potential of carbon-rich products to enhance agricultural productivity in challenging environments.

Three University of Wyoming doctoral students will present their research to the public during a Science Café Friday, Nov. 7, from 6-8 p.m.

University of Wyoming Libraries and the UW Natural Science Collections Partnership have joined forces to showcase the university’s diverse scientific collections in a new exhibition titled “The Natural Archive: Glimpses into the University of Wyoming’s Scientific Collections.”

A sweeping University of Wyoming study of wild horses on federal lands across seven Western states has found that the animals have a high ability to gain nutrition from a variety of plants and, by so doing, maintain good body condition, even in winter.

Previous studies have shown that mountain lions tend to shy away from feeding sites that have been disturbed by human presence. However, a group of University of Wyoming researchers has turned that conventional notion on its head.

A compelling three-minute presentation on ranchers’ willingness to join the carbon market earned Nicki Nimlos a win at the University of Wyoming’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

October 1 marked the start of the new water year and, as always, there’s been a lot of coffee shop conversation regarding the upcoming winter season. What is expected for precipitation and where will it fall? What about daily high and low temperatures and passing storm fronts?

The College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources recognized exceptional alumni, valued partners and generous supporters of the college at the 2025 dean’s banquet in Laramie Friday, Oct. 10. The annual event occurs during Agriculture Appreciation weekend, a celebration of UW’s connection to the agricultural community.

This fall, the University of Wyoming is launching the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Network, a transformative initiative to accelerate workforce development, research, and innovation in one of agriculture’s fastest-growing sectors.

On Nov. 18, the University of Wyoming Extension will offer a new educational event in Evanston designed to support ranchers in navigating the complexities of modern livestock and land management.

The University of Wyoming Extension has released the Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory online database, a comprehensive new resource that strengthens Wyoming’s local food movement by connecting consumers with producers across the state.

A generous gift from Doug and Deniz Stark, doubled by state matching funds, has established the Doug and Deniz Stark Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Professorship in the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources. 

Members of the public will find out more about the University of Wyoming’s presence in Sublette County, and UW alumni will connect with their alma mater during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Pinedale.

A new University of Wyoming study reveals Wyoming residents are eager to discuss how to plan for different water scenarios that may arise in the future.