University of Wyoming

Who We Are

Rooted in the traditions of the West and surrounded by the rugged Rocky Mountains, the University of Wyoming was founded in 1886 and is a nationally recognized land-grant research institution with expert faculty, top-ranked academics and world-class facilities.

Vision

Use our unique strengths to make Wyoming and the world a better place.

Mission

As Wyoming’s university, we unlock the extraordinary in every person through education, research, innovation, engagement, and service.

Values

• Access to an affordable, high-quality education.
• Real-world education where students learn by doing.
• A welcoming and supportive learning community fostered by integrity, inclusivity, freedom of expression, and respect.
• The growth, health, and leadership capacity of all members of the university community.
• Wyoming’s wild and working lands as an asset to be utilized, understood, stewarded, and treasured.
• Our partnership and engagement with Wyoming communities in the creation and exchange of knowledge and resources.
• Our role as a catalyst for innovation and economic vitality.

Value Propositions

• Wyoming’s land-grant mission: UW is a unifying force expanding intellectual opportunity, advancing economic and cultural vitality, and contributing to the well-being of the communities that call Wyoming home.
• Size: UW leverages our scale to offer a diverse set of disciplines, perspectives, and ideas and connect accomplished professionals, students, and
  communities.
• Collaboration: UW is an intellectual powerhouse that fosters transdisciplinary collaboration to address the most complex challenges facing Wyoming,
  America, indigenous nations, and the world.
• Community: UW is a vibrant and supportive community where people learn, explore, create, and work together to achieve great things.