May 10, 2021
State, national and international media frequently feature the University of Wyoming and members of its community in stories. Here is a summary of some of the recent coverage:
National Geographic interviewed UW Professor Jeff Lockwood about the trillions of cicadas that are estimated to be coming to the United States during the warmer months and the benefits they will provide. The article says the invasion is “a once-in-a-17-year chance to enjoy a wondrous natural phenomenon.”
Jim Magagna, the longtime executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, and recently deceased Northern Arapaho elder Crawford White Eagle Sr. -- who will be honored posthumously -- will receive UW honorary doctoral degrees. The Rocket Miner, Oil City News, County 10 and SweetwaterNOW published UW’s release noting that the honorary doctoral degree is UW’s highest award.