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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's offices are closed Dec. 23, 2021 -Jan. 2, 2022 for the holiday break. Spring classes begin Jan. 18. For additional important dates, see the academic calendar.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« jumped out to an early lead, but the Wyoming rushing attack was just too powerful as the Cowboys defeated the Golden Flashes 52-38.
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Coach Lew meet Coach Lou.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Head Coach Sean Lewis, known as "Coach Lew" in football circles, got a moment to meet and hear from the other 'Coach Lou' with Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« roots -- famed college football coach Lou Holtz.
Dear Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Regional Campus Students, Faculty and Staff,
As we make plans for the 2022 Spring Semester, we want to remind you that applying for an exemption is one way to become compliant with the university’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
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They had planned to wear caps and gowns with their peers and to hear their names called during commencement at the MAC Center. However, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Golden Flashes' acceptance of a bowl bid out of state quickly derailed that plan.
While they couldn't be in two…
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At 5'9", Isaac Vance doesn't immediately stand out next to his Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« football teammates, but his big heart and care for others clearly make him one of the tallest on the team. Vance, a senior wide receiver, was surprised Dec. 17 as the Humanitarian Award winner ahead of the…