Kathy Evans, professor of education, will be a keynote speaker at University of Wyoming’s Shepard Symposium on Social Justice in April. She will be joined by Judy and Dennis Shepard, the parents of Matthew Shepard, who was murdered outside of Laramie during the 1998 fall semester, and University of Wyoming education professor Angela Jaime. This is the 20th anniversary of Shepard’s death; the annual symposium honors him.
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Ten 2018 Cords of Distinction recipients honored for contributions to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ community and beyond
Ten graduating seniors will be honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, May 5, at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿). They will wear gold and blue cords ... read more about Ten 2018 Cords of Distinction recipients honored for contributions to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ community and beyond

ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ hosts Shenandoah Valley Autism Partnership’s 11th annual Run/Walk for Autism
The Shenandoah Valley Autism Partnership (SVAP) will hold its 11th annual 5K Run/Walk for Autism Saturday, April 21, at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. The event is sponsored by community organizations around the ... read more about ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ hosts Shenandoah Valley Autism Partnership’s 11th annual Run/Walk for Autism
Community action groups have been putting their heads together to come up with ways to help Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, a portion of the population that earn an income above the federal poverty level, but less than the basic cost of living in the area.

A meditation on vocation: academic departments host chapel services
Professor Ryan Thompson is a former Christian Church youth pastor who began a master’s degree in counseling at Richmont Graduate University, affiliated with the evangelical church, and then finished his ... read more about A meditation on vocation: academic departments host chapel services

Grad School Q & A: Karla Martin ’13, pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy at Duke University
Karla Martin graduated from ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and pre-physical therapy and a minor in psychology. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of ... read more about Grad School Q & A: Karla Martin ’13, pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy at Duke University

Royals Athlete of the Week: Maleke Jones
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ senior Maleke Jones (Charles Town, W.V./Washington) has proven himself consistent and confident on the basketball court, and is the Royals Athlete of the Week. In two games last week ... read more about Royals Athlete of the Week: Maleke Jones

Sharon Washington Risher to speak as part of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿’s week of MLK remembrance
The Rev. Sharon Washington Risher knows hate: Among the nine black worshippers killed by a white supremacist at a prayer meeting at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, ... read more about Sharon Washington Risher to speak as part of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿’s week of MLK remembrance

Washington Community Scholars’ Center visit showcases student internships
A contingent of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ administrators and faculty recently got a taste of what Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) program participants gain: a sampling of the culture and history ... read more about Washington Community Scholars’ Center visit showcases student internships

Royals Athlete of the Week: RaShawn Latimer
Senior ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ basketball player RaShawn Latimer (Warrenton, Va./Kettle Run) was ready. “Over the summer I played a lot, I trained a lot,” he said. “I had a job for the ... read more about Royals Athlete of the Week: RaShawn Latimer