American universities, as engines of innovation and economic growth across the nation, are the envy of the world, and nowhere is this more important than in Wyoming. As the state’s land-grant and only four-year institution of higher learning, the University of Wyoming adds significantly to the state’s economy and has for years supported growth in some of its most important market sectors, such as oil and gas, mineral extraction and agriculture. This support comes in producing graduates to work in those sectors, conducting research to address challenges and collaborating on new ideas and activities around those key legacy industries.

But UW has in recent years been systematically laying a foundation for broader economic impact. With support from state leaders, we have upped our game through our Tier-1 Engineering Initiative and Science Initiative, along with the Gov. Mark Gordon-led Wyoming Innovation Partnership with the community colleges and select state agencies. We have launched new initiatives in computing and data science; outdoor recreation, tourism and hospitality; and entrepreneurship. These efforts are starting to bear fruit.

Read the entire release from UW President Ed Seidel by clicking here.