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University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Carbon County at the completion of the 2026 spring semester.

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Western Wyoming Community College

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Food Bank of Wyoming

With 1 in 5 kids in Wyoming experiencing food insecurity, Food Bank of Wyoming’s signature programs help fill the meal gap many children face when school is out of session for the summer. Through summer and weekend food distribution programs, Food Bank of Wyoming and its Hunger Relief Partners provide no-cost food options for families and children in need. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) held a silent auction at the Virginian Hotel on Saturday, June 6 to help the five students who made Nationals realize their dream to compete for national recognition in Washington D.C. this summer.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Graduation season came to a close in Carbon County School District 1 in May, with ceremonies at Little Snake River Valley High School, Victory High School and Rawlins High School honoring seniors and marking the end of the 2025–26 school year.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Carbon County School District No 2 had all its high school graduation ceremonies on the same day, but at different times. This allowed members of the school board and residents who wanted to see all the graduations an opportunity to attend.

HEM started at 1:30 on May 17. It was on a Sunday.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Saratoga High School’s Class of 2026 celebrated graduation this week with prayers, reflections and performances highlighting perseverance, community and faith as students prepared to take their next steps.

The ceremony opened with an invocation asking for guidance and strength for the graduating class.

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Chadron State College

Chadron State College has announced the undergraduate students on the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. Students met the requirements for the Dean’s List by earning at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.

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Chadron State College

Chadron State College has announced the undergraduate students on the Spring 2026 President’s List. The President’s List consists of students with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

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Western Wyoming Community College

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Chadron State College

Koye Gilbert of Encampment, Wyo., is a candidate for graduation summa cum laude at Chadron State College with a Bachelor of Arts.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Five students from Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) won the opportunity to go to Nationals this summer.

This is a great honor for HEM, who have so many students from one school going and businesses and private individuals are stepping up to make sure the winning students can attend.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Encampment High School’s Class of 2026 celebrated graduation surrounded by family, friends and community members during a ceremony marked by humor, reflection and repeated reminders to stay authentic while embracing the future.

The graduating class included Sami Anderson, Korbyn Barkhurst, Dashaal Baysinger, Caleb Koehn, Aurora Matli and Regin Stewart.

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Western Wyoming Community College

Western Wyoming Community College (Western) Outreach is proud to recognize outstanding dual and concurrent enrollment students from across its service area for their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to college-level coursework. 

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University of Wyoming

Growing up in Saratoga, Burgan Campbell learned what it means to be a true Wyomingite: a strong work ethic, presenting yourself well in public spaces and always shaking someone’s hand firmly.

Those values, instilled by his community and his grandfather, Douglass Campbell, now guide his path in environmental studies.