(Laramie, WY) – The University of Wyoming announced Monday they will confer its highest award, the honorary doctoral degree, upon two individuals who will be recognized during UW commencement ceremonies May 14-15.
They are Jim Magagna, the longtime executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and advocate for Wyoming ranchers; and recently deceased Northern Arapaho elder Crawford White Eagle Sr., who will be honored posthumously. Both will receive the Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
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White Eagle, who died in January 2020, was one of the ceremonial leaders of the Northern Arapaho people of the Wind River Reservation. He served as a member of the Northern Arapaho Business Council and the Northern Arapaho Elders Council, working as a tireless advocate for the preservation of the tribeâs language and culture. He also promoted the education of his people, helping establish the Northern Arapaho endowment for tribal students attending UW and help