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University of Wyoming

A University of Wyoming Research team led by Research Professional Resham Thapa in the School of Energy Resources (SER) published an article assessing the effects of coal char as a soil amendment in Agronomy, a top-tier journal in the fields of agronomy and crop science.

The article, “An Assessment of Plant Growth and Soil Properties Using Coal Char and Biochar as a

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Rawlins Middle School (RMS) was recognized on February 19 by Solution Tree, for the school’s sustained success in raising student achievement.

One of about 600 schools and districts in the USA and Canada receive this honor.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Press Release

University of Wyoming

Press Release

University of Wyoming

The American Heritage Center (AHC) at the University of Wyoming is preparing its highly anticipated “Stan Lee, Beyond the Book” exhibition, honoring the legendary author, editor and Marvel Comics visionary.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Cheryl “Mo” Munro unexpectedly returned to a role she had left behind a few years ago. The Carbon County School District No 2 (CCSD2) reached out to her, inviting her to teach Pro-Start at Saratoga High School starting in January9. She officially resumed her position on January 9.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Eli Hobbs, principal of Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Middle/High School decided to give his staff a treat and bring them to the Oceanside Palace Hotel in Maui. He was even treating them to a luau.

There was a little catch.

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University of Wyoming

One hundred outstanding high school seniors from across Wyoming have been selected to receive the 2024 Trustees’ Scholars Award, the University of Wyoming’s top academic scholarship.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Mackenzie Priest was chosen out of an original list of 1,000 students who were vying for a Trustees’ Scholar Award offered by the University of Wyoming. Out of the 1,000, the list was winnowed down to 118.

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University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming archaeology Professor Todd Surovell and his team of collaborators have discovered a tube-shaped bead made of bone that is about 12,940 years old.

The bead, found at the La Prele Mammoth site in Converse County, is the oldest known bead in the Americas.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Middle/High School got a lift in several ways on Monday morning, February 12, when Rose Vaughn, manager of the Hanna branch of RNB State Bank, gave a check from RNB for $600 to purchase a big screen TV for the commons area of the school.

The University of Wyoming lists 29 students from Carbon County on the 2023 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average.

To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades.

The University of Wyoming lists seven students from Carbon County on the 2023 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll.

The Provost’s Honor Roll consists of undergraduates who have completed at least six but fewer than 12 hours with a minimum 3.5 grade-point average for the semester.

For more information about the University of Wyoming, view the webpage at www.uwyo.edu.

Rawlins

Sadie Forney

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University of Wyoming

In a collaborative effort to enhance workforce training and professional development in Wyoming, the state’s community colleges and the University of Wyoming have launched a comprehensive survey targeting employers within the hospitality, tourism and outdoor recreation sectors.