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61-594: LCCC is the second-largest higher education institution in the state of Wyoming, behind the University of Wyoming . It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission . The college offers 2 bachelor's degree programs, 44 associate degree programs, and 30 certificates. LCCC was founded in 1968, with campus construction commencing on 168 acres of pasture donated by Dorian Lummis and the Arp family. In its initial stages,

122-510: A cost of $ 1.75 million, was designed to be a general purpose building for the university. The placement and unique design by the local architects W. Eliot and Clinton A. Hitchcock makes it the focal point of the George Duke Humphrey Science Center. The building also contains four interior mosaics, designed by University of Wyoming art professors James Boyle, Joseph Deaderick, Richard Evans, and Victor Flach, that represent

183-516: A dance studio, a jogging/walking track, and new locker rooms with access to the pool. The original library at the University of Wyoming consisted of 300 books and was located in Old Main. In 1923, the library was moved to the new Aven Nelson Memorial Building. With the 1950s came a larger student population and a greater push for America to excel academically. These factors contributed to the decision by

244-406: A monumental structure, and it was designed to be symmetrical, with a prominent central spire as the focal point. The building was also meant to reflect the character of Wyoming, and the rough stone and smooth trim represented the progressing frontier. The design of Old Main had a lasting effect on university structures, most visible in the use of a sandstone façade on nearly every building. In 1916,

305-797: A small zoo with living insects, and an interactive discovery cabinet. USNWR graduate school rankings USNWR departmental rankings The University of Wyoming comprises the following colleges and schools: The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources offers teaching, research labs and field environments, and an indoor livestock teaching arena. The College of Arts and Sciences offers more than 50 majors, 60 minors, and seven interdisciplinary programs. Geology, Archaeology, Botany, and Geography programs take advantage of Wyoming's unique environment, while International Studies, Sociology, and Political Science provide global context. A&S emphasizes field study, internships, and individual research projects, and has exchange programs and study abroad. In 2010,

366-410: A stronger workforce and community through partnerships, outreach, professional and workforce training, career services, facility rentals, academic refreshers, and life enrichment classes. LCCC's Cheyenne campus offers a variety of student services, including but not limited to free counseling and advising , on-campus residence halls , dining, free tutoring , free online paper reviews, free access to

427-537: A variety of layouts in the River Village, Bison Run, Landmark, and Spanish Walk apartment complexes. Two new residence halls, North and South Halls, and dining center are under construction east of Half Acre Gymnasium. Construction is expected to be completed in 2026. This is the former location of Wyoming Hall and a pay by the hour parking lot. The American Heritage Center , located in the Centennial Complex,

488-599: A yearly literary and art magazine, High Plains Register . Publishing classes may be taken for college credit. The LCCC Public Relations Department produces a magazine, The Talon , as well as numerous other publications and multimedia products. The college has its own art display, the Esther and John Clay Fine Arts Gallery. The gallery is open Monday-Friday and admission is free. Traveling collections are often displayed, as well as artwork by LCCC students. University of Wyoming The University of Wyoming ( UW )

549-484: Is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". In addition to on-campus classes in Laramie, the university's Outreach School offers more than 41  degree, certificate and endorsement programs to distance learners across the state and beyond. These programs are delivered through the use of technology, such as online and video conferencing classes. The Outreach School has nine regional centers in

610-858: Is a public land-grant research university in Laramie, Wyoming , United States. It was founded in March 1886, four years before the territory was admitted as the 44th state, and opened in September 1887. The University of Wyoming's location is written into the state's constitution. The university also offers outreach education in communities throughout Wyoming and online. The University of Wyoming consists of seven colleges: agriculture and natural resources, arts and sciences, business, education, engineering and applied sciences, health sciences, and law . The university offers over 120 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs including Doctor of Pharmacy and Juris Doctor. It

671-410: Is a large grassy area located within a ring of classroom and administrative buildings and serves as the center mall of the campus. The name is attributed to an obscure rule that the university president, or "prexy", is given exclusive use of the area for livestock grazing. During the administration of Arthur G. Crane , the name "Prexy's Pasture" was formally declared. Prexy's, as it is often called today,

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732-599: Is accredited at the undergraduate and graduate levels by AACSB . More than 100 business scholarships are awarded annually. The College of Education comprises two schools: the School of Counseling, Leadership, Advocacy, and Design; and the School of Teacher Education. Both certificates and programs that lead to initial certification or endorsements by Wyoming's Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) are offered for pre-service teachers. Partnerships with Wyoming public schools provide for hands-on experience in real classrooms, and

793-403: Is also known for the unique pattern formed by concrete pathways that students and faculty use to cross it. When the University of Wyoming first opened its doors in 1887, Prexy's Pasture was nothing more than an actual pasture covered in native grasses. The football team played their games there until 1922, when Corbett Field opened at the southeast corner of campus. Over time, as the needs of

854-504: Is also located in the Centennial Complex on East Willet Drive. The museum's collections include art in many media from around the world, including: European and American paintings, prints, sculpture and drawings; 18th and 19th century Japanese Ukiyo-e prints; 15th through 19th century Persian and Indian miniature paintings ; 20th century Haitian art ; 20th century Japanese netsuke ; 20th century and contemporary photography; and Rapa Nui , African, and Native American artifacts. Artists in

915-532: Is an extensive repository of manuscripts, photographs, artworks, movies, audio recordings, and other items. It is one of the largest non-governmental archives west of the Mississippi River . Officially established in 1945, it now contains over 90,000 cubic feet (2,500 m ) of historic documents and materials. It is also home to the Toppan Library, which contains over 50,000 rare books. Because of its size,

976-615: Is home to both the vertebrate museum and the Wyoming Natural Diversity Database (WNDD). There is also an ecology lab, a stable isotope facility, and a program in ecology. The building also faculty offices, a teaching lab, display areas, public meeting areas, and a garden on the roof. The university has four residence halls and four apartment complexes. The four residence halls, Orr, White (the second tallest building in Wyoming), Downey, and McIntyre, are connected together via

1037-681: Is operated by the Anthropology Department and is located in the Anthropology Building at 12th and Lewis Streets. Exhibits are spread throughout three floors of the building. Displays include early humans, the Colby Mammoth Site , Vore Buffalo Jump , and other Wyoming archaeology sites. The University of Wyoming Insect Museum is a research museum located in the Agriculture Building. Displays include mounted insects,

1098-632: The 12th governor of Wyoming , who died in office. In 2000, on Ross Hall's fourth floor, the university installed the Wyoming Press Association's Newspaper Hall of Fame wall photos. In 2014, the Rendezvous Cafe open in the lobby. The Half Acre Gym facility was constructed in 1925 to house the National Guard Armory of Laramie , as well as the athletic programs, until the field house opened in 1951. In order to fund this project,

1159-503: The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and legal issues surrounding the repatriation of human remains. The University of Wyoming's Geological Museum houses a collection of fossils and minerals with special focus on the history of Wyoming. When the University of Wyoming was founded, the museum was essentially the small personal collection of Professor J.D. Conley. In 1893, Wilbur Knight, who

1220-594: The University of Wyoming from 1922 to 1941. He was elected Secretary of State in Wyoming in 1946, and when Lester C. Hunt resigned as Governor of Wyoming on January 3, 1949, Crane stepped up to take his place until Frank A. Barrett was elected in 1950. During his brief tenure, Crane supported construction of the Wyoming Home and Hospital for the Aged. After retiring from politics, Crane returned to his roots, remaining active in

1281-465: The University of Wyoming in Laramie , to make sure that most class credits will transfer. LCCC offers teleconference courses as well as online courses. It also serves as a video-conference site for Outreach Credit Programs from the University of Wyoming. In addition to college credit courses, LCCC offers noncredit courses through the Workforce & Community Development division, which aims to build

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1342-473: The Washakie Dining Center, which contains the main dining hall and other student services. These residence halls house primarily freshmen. All incoming freshmen are expected to live in the residence halls during their first year, with some exceptions. Each of the residence halls is named after an influential administrator or faculty member. Downey Hall is an eight-story dormitory located southwest of

1403-596: The AHC has many collecting areas. It features Wyoming and Western history from the early nineteenth to the twenty-first century; women's suffrage; transportation history, including railroad history (especially the transcontinental railroad) as well as aviation; and mineral, coal, and oil extraction. It has extensive entertainment collections in theater, radio and television, film, music, Hollywood (from Jack Benny and Barbara Stanwyck to Stan Lee), politics and journalism, authors, composers, and artists. The University of Wyoming Art Museum

1464-655: The National Junior College Athletic Association, LCCC competes in men's basketball, women's volleyball, and men's and women's soccer in Region IX and has 32 total clubs and teams. The college has a rodeo team and is a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. The Recreation and Athletics Center hosts basketball games and volleyball matches. LCCC's students publish a newspaper titled Wingspan , as well as

1525-600: The Physical Education facilities, and an on-site bookstore . There are also low-cost services available to the community , including equipment rental and use of the site's facilities for conferences and meetings . All student services offered through the main campus in Cheyenne are available to Albany County Campus students in Laramie. Numerous services are available directly on the Albany County Campus. A member of

1586-536: The Washakie Dining Center and is named after June Downey . Located west of the Washakie Dining Center is White Hall, a dormitory named after Laura Amanda White. At twelve stories and 146 feet, White Hall is the second tallest building in the state of Wyoming, two feet shorter than the Wyoming Financial Center in Cheyenne. McIntyre Hall, named after Clara Frances McIntyre, is located east of

1647-512: The Washakie Dining Center. This twelve-story building underwent extensive renovations in 2004 and 2005. Just northeast of McIntyre Hall is the eight-story Orr Hall, named after Harriet Knight Orr. From 2005 to 2006, Orr Hall also underwent extensive renovations to modernize its living space. The University Apartments are located east of War Memorial Stadium. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis to all University of Wyoming students above freshman standing. There are apartment units in

1708-554: The area is host to campus barbecues and fall welcome events. In September 1937, the university obtained a Public Works Administration loan during the Great Depression for $ 149,250 for construction of a student union. On March 3, 1938, ground was broken and construction began on what would become the Wyoming Union. Many students were involved in the construction, and twenty-five students were trained to be stone-cutters. From

1769-430: The beginning, the union housed an assortment of student needs and activities. The formal and informal social needs were met by including a ballroom , banquet room, lounges, and game rooms. It also contained offices for student government , committees, organizations, and publications, to help meet the political and organizational needs of the student population. Lastly, a student store, post office, and bookstore completed

1830-404: The board of trustees that it was necessary to construct a new library. However, in 1951, the state legislature rejected the funding request. William Robertson Coe , a financier and philanthropist, came to the aid of president Humphrey in 1954 by contributing $ 750,000 in securities to the university. The trustees called the grant "one of the most outstanding contributions that has ever been made to

1891-476: The collection include Thomas Hart Benton , Ralston Crawford , Jun Kaneko , Hung Liu , Aristide Maillol , Joan Miró , Richard Misrach , Robert Rauschenberg and Paul Signac . The museum also hosts changing exhibits of art from around the world. The Centennial Complex was designed by Antoine Predock and opened in 1993. In collaboration with the College of Law , the museum conducts research and instruction on

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1952-734: The copper Tyrannosaurus at the entrance, the initial mounting of the Apatosaurus skeleton centerpiece, and the terracotta Stegosaurus and Triceratops panels. One of the most famous exhibits at the museum is the Allosaurus known as " Big Al ". It was featured in the BBC documentary The Ballad of Big Al . The University of Wyoming Geological Museum has also received coverage from National Geographic , CNN , Earth Magazine , Walter Cronkite , and NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw , and it has been shown on many dinosaur programs. On June 30, 2009,

2013-497: The design. The original design has been modified several times to accommodate changing needs and a growing student population. The first addition was completed in January 1960. This section, added to the northeast of the original structure, expanded the ballroom, made a lounge area and senate chambers adjacent to the ballroom, created the main lobby and breezeway , and provided a larger food area called The Gardens. In 1973, an addition to

2074-408: The first class of 42 men and women began their college education. For the next decade, the building housed classrooms, a library, and administration offices. The style of Old Main set a precedent for all future university buildings. The main stone is rough-cut sandstone from a quarry east of Laramie, and the trim stone is smooth Potsdam Sandstone from a quarry near Rawlins. Old Main was supposed to be

2135-425: The institution operated with a modest staff of 25 full-time employees and offered 18 programs. LCCC awarded 783 degrees and certificates during the 2022-2023 academic year. Laramie County Community College currently offers classes at a range of levels, from remedial, high-school level (non-college credit) courses up to 2000-level courses. The college has articulation agreements with about 20 universities, including

2196-400: The local press. The uproar that followed caused the board to decide on a new location for the science center and resulted in a new state statute making it necessary for any new structure built on the pasture to receive legislative approval. The statue known as University of Wyoming Family was installed in 1983 by UW professor Robert Russin in anticipation of the centennial celebration. In

2257-467: The look and feel of the interior. Ross Hall was built in 1959 and first used as a women's dormitory. In 1975, Ross Hall was converted to academic offices. It is located on the south side of Prexy's Pasture and is named after Nellie Tayloe Ross , Wyoming's and the nation's first woman governor, elected in 1924. There is a brass plaque relief of Nellie Ross in Ross Hall. She was married to William B. Ross ,

2318-509: The museum was closed to meet state budget cuts. Following this controversial decision, an endowment fund was set up to support the museum. After substantial infrastructure upgrades, the museum reopened to the public on January 12, 2013 and resumed its regular hours with free admission. Some exhibits, like the Late Cretaceous display, have been completed, while others are still under renovation. The University of Wyoming Anthropology Museum

2379-495: The north was completed to make a food court , add more space for the bookstore, and create additional offices. Also, parts of the original building were remodeled to create the Campus Activities Center, an art gallery, and a ticket outlet. In 2000, the Wyoming Union underwent extensive renovation. The $ 12 million project moved the food court to the main level, expanded the bookstore to the lower level, and revitalized

2440-607: The on-campus, K-9 lab school provides a model of teaching and learning. The Counselor Education Training Clinic within the college offers free services for individuals, couples, families, adults, adolescents, and children. Services are provided by advanced graduate students under qualified clinical supervision. Offering 12 programs of study, the College of Engineering and Applied Science provides also undergraduate research opportunities, an International Engineering Program, and Earth Systems Science. The Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI)

2501-454: The original building, such as the circular design and mosaics, were maintained. The Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center was added to the University of Wyoming campus in January 2012. This building, which focuses on the study of biodiversity, is dedicated to Robert and Carol Berry, who gifted it to the University. The cost of the building was $ 15 million. It has three floors and 40,000 square feet with labs and an auditorium. The Berry Center

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2562-689: The perpetuation of the American heritage" and assured Coe that the building would be "appropriately named". In 1955, the state legislature matched the Coe grant for an overall amount of $ 1.5 million. Laramie architects Eliot and Clinton Hitchcock, whose father had designed the Aven Nelson Memorial Building, teamed up with the Porter and Porter firm in Cheyenne to design the new library. Their modular design

2623-434: The president's office and the boardroom where the trustees often meet. In order to preserve the natural and open beauty of that portion of the University of Wyoming campus commonly known and referred to as "Prexy's Pasture", no structures, other than ornamental improvements, or buildings of any kind or type shall be located or constructed upon [that] portion of the campus ... Wyoming Legislature Statute Prexy's Pasture

2684-434: The project involved the construction of a plaza at each corner, featuring trees and rocks styled after the rocky outcrops of nearby Vedauwoo . Two of the plazas, Simpson Plaza and Cheney Plaza, have been completed. In 2015, several exhibits from the exhibition Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational were featured along the exterior walkway. In addition to its primary use by students travelling to and from classes or socializing,

2745-491: The quadrant of Wyoming they face. Each mosaic is over 2,200 square feet (200 m ) In 2007, after a two-year, $ 14.7 million renovation project, the Classroom Building reopened. The goal of the renovation was to incorporate new technology and redesign the seating better to meet the needs of students who carry laptops and backpacks. The building was also retrofitted with air conditioning. The unique characteristics of

2806-490: The real world settings, and transfer the information to Wyoming producers by forming partnerships and conducting workshops and conferences. The School of Energy Resources (SER) at the University of Wyoming was created in 2006 to enhance the university's energy-related education, research, and outreach. SER showcases the many energy research projects at UW and bridges academics and industry. The University of Wyoming's Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) advances

2867-415: The reopening of the east portion and the closure and construction of the west portion, which is the historical section of the building. Throughout the renovation, the university hoped to keep and incorporate as much of the historical structure and facade as possible. The improvements included elevators, added classrooms, a space for athletic training, new racquetball courts, a climbing wall for Bouldering ,

2928-612: The shelf space of the original Coe Library. The most recent renovation of the library was completed in the fall of 2009 and officially dedicated on November 19, 2009. Hinthorne Mott Architects designed the new wing, referred to as Coe East, which added 94,500 square feet (8,780 m ) to the library. The addition was part of a larger, $ 50 million project to modernize the library by integrating technology and information. The renovation created an additional 20 group study rooms, space for 180 computer terminals, and features art by James Surls . The Classroom Building, dedicated in 1971 at

2989-408: The state, with several on community college campuses, to give Wyoming residents access to a university education without relocating to Laramie. On September 27, 1886, the cornerstone of Old Main was laid, marking the beginning of the University of Wyoming. The stone is inscribed Domi Habuit Unde Disceret , which is often translated, "He need not go away from home for instruction." The following year,

3050-419: The summer of 2004, Prexy's Pasture was remodeled as the first step in a two-part redesign project. The first step involved removing the asphalt roadway that circled the pasture and replacing it with concrete walkways to make the area a walking campus, as recommended by the 1966 and 1991 campus master plans. The grassy area was also increased, and new lampposts were installed for better lighting. The second phase of

3111-709: The understanding and resolution of environmental and natural resource challenges through education, dissemination of information, and collaborative decision-making support. Its academic programs emphasize interdisciplinary learning, providing students with applied learning experiences that prepare them to consider multiple perspectives to address natural resource issues. The Ruckelshaus Institute produces reports and convenes events on natural resource issues. The school offers courses in negotiation, facilitation, and media relations for natural resource professionals. The Biodiversity Institute provides research, education, and outreach to support biodiversity conservation and management. In 2016,

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3172-504: The university announced a $ 27 million renovation to begin in the Spring of 2013 and be completed by the Fall of 2014. Groathouse Construction, a local construction management firm, carried out the project in two phases to allow maximum use of the facility while it was under construction. Phase One would consist of the demolition and recreation of the east portion of the building. Phase Two would include

3233-523: The university announced that it had received its largest estate gift ever, from the artist Neltje Doubleday Kings , known as Neltje, consisting of her ranches, art collection, and other holdings. When realized, the gif created the UW Neltje Center for the Visual and Literary Arts, combining programs of three of the university's departments: creative writing, arts, and the art museum. The College of Business

3294-478: The university announced that the Haub School would become a full academic college beginning in the 2017 academic year. The College of Health Sciences offers programs in pharmacy, nursing, social work, kinesiology, communication disorders, and dental hygiene, and students have the opportunity to receive pre-professional advising. Arthur G. Crane Arthur Griswold Crane (September 1, 1877 – August 11, 1955)

3355-410: The university have changed, the area has been altered and redesigned. The original design was established in 1924, and in 1949, the area was landscaped with blue spruce and mugo pine . In February 1965, the board of trustees decided to construct the new science center on the west side of Prexy's Pasture. The board president, Harold F. Newton, who was concerned about the location, leaked the decision to

3416-624: The university received a $ 100,000 gift from the Wyoming State Legislature, designated to be used for new buildings, such as a library, the gymnasium and armory, a power plant, an engineering building, and an expansion of the Hoyt Hall dormitory. The original structure occupied half an acre (0.20 ha), hence the name "Half Acre Gym". It was one of the largest facilities of its type at the time. The building has undergone several renovations to increase its size and structural safety. In 2012,

3477-406: The university removed the central spire because of structural concerns. The size of auditorium was reduced during a 1936 renovation. In 1949, the university thoroughly remodeled the building and completely removed the auditorium and exterior stairs. At that time, it officially became known as Old Main, and the name was carved above the east entrance. Old Main houses university administration, including

3538-516: Was an American teacher and politician . He was the 20th Governor of Wyoming from 1949 to 1951. Born in New York City , Crane attended Carleton College and Teachers College, Columbia University , earning his PhD in 1920 from Columbia University . He served as the first President of Minot State University , and served in World War I during that time. Then he moved on to be President of

3599-455: Was formed regarding the implementation of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques in Wyoming. The mission of EORI is "to promote the recovery of Wyoming's 'stranded' oil." The Institute assists Wyoming operators with EOR projects by applying existing technologies and creating new knowledge when necessary, maximize the economic potential, minimize the risk of EOR projects, facilitate the testing, evaluation, and documentation of EOR recommendations in

3660-482: Was hired as a professor of mining and geology, took over as the museum curator. The museum moved to the Hall of Science in 1902 and continued to expand. By the time the collection was moved to its current location in 1956, Knight's son Samuel Howell Knight had made the university's Geology Department well known around the country. Samuel Howell Knight acquired many of the exhibits and paintings that are still on display, including

3721-493: Was popular at the time and they intended to make the space very functional. The layout provided room for over 500,000 books and seating for at least 900 students. In May 1956, one year after the death of Coe, ground was broken and construction began on the building. The William Robertson Coe Library was finished in time for the Fall 1958 semester. In 1979, the stack tower was completed. This structure, designed by Kellogg and Kellogg of Cheyenne and Rock Springs, Wyoming, almost doubled

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