Jim Davidson contributed 36 years of his life, experience, and expertise to the University of Wyoming. He provided hands-on training for the University of Wyoming’s agricultural students, many of whom are still involved in the sheep industry. Jim began his career in...

Jane H. Fenimore grew up in Laramie Wyoming, as Jane McFarlane Holliday, the youngest of five children of Frank Alan and Laura Breisch Holliday. From the time she was very young, she was involved in music, studying both the piano and the cello, the latter of which...

Janice Carlson grew up in Hanna, Wyoming, daughter of a Polish coalminer transplanted from Michigan. Valedictorian of her High School class, she attended UW on a High School Honor Scholarship. From her place on the Dean’s List and President’s Honor Roll, she became...

Janice Carlson grew up in Hanna, Wyoming, daughter of a Polish coalminer transplanted from Michigan. Valedictorian of her High School class, she earned a BA at UW in 1968 which led to a job working in the UW Archives. That’s where she met David Robrock, helping him...

Jerry Meyer and the Meyer family resided in Ranchester and Sheridan, Wyoming, for many years. Jerry’s sister Cherrill Meyer Whitlow described him as “just a cowboy” who encouraged his daughter to attend the University of Wyoming. His daughter, Jonalee Meyer,...

Jerry Housel was raised in Cripple Creek, CO, and Rawlins and graduated from Rawlins High School in 1930. He earned scholarships to the University of Wyoming where he earned a B.A. degree in 1934 and a J.D. degree in 1936, graduating with honors. He later received a...

John H. Hanley attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming with BS and PhD degrees in Geology. While at UW John became interested in early Cenozoic lake and river deposits in the Green River Formation of southwestern Wyoming, and his PhD dissertation...

The Berger family of Saratoga, Wyoming, has been active in Wyoming’s agricultural industry for many years. Jim and Marian Berger, together with their son Jack and his family, run the Berger Ranch in Carbon County. This ranch has been in the Berger family almost...

Long-time UW supporters Joe and Arlene Watt established this scholarship for deserving College of Agriculture and Natural Resources students. Joe Watt and Arlene Bundy were both born to Wyoming homesteading families in the Moorcroft and Gillette areas. Following...

J.J. “Joe” Hickey was s native of Rawlins, Wyo., and a graduate of the University of Wyoming Law School. Joe entered politics as treasurer of Rawlins. He went on to become United States Attorney for Wyoming and, in 1954, State Democratic Chairman. Mr. Hickey was...

Initiated in 2004, the Joe and Kathy Gloyd Scholarship helps future veterinarians attain their undergraduate degree. Originally from Wyoming, Dr. Joe Gloyd served 10 years on the Wyoming Board of Veterinary Medicine and 21 years on staff with the American Veterinary...

John A. Hill served the University of Wyoming from 1907 until his death in 1951. He was dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and director of the Agricultural Experiment Station from 1923 to 1950. “During his years of service with the university,...

John Clay was raised on a ranch in Albany County and attended the University of Wyoming both before and after World War II. A very active alum, he has served on numerous University of Wyoming boards and was instrumental in helping the College of Agriculture and...

Since joining the faculty of the UW College of Law in 1989, Professor Burman has taught and written about torts and legal ethics. Professor Burman has been the recipient of numerous awards over his legal career including: Carl M. Williams Professor of Law & Ethics,...

A Harvard graduate who lettered in football and basketball, Mr. John Corbett was also an All-American football player. He served in the Spanish-American War and taught and coached throughout Ohio. After spending some time at Oklahoma A&M, John Corbett came to...

John was born on the family homestead in Colorado, where he attended grade school and high school. After attending the University of Colorado – Boulder, he entered the ranching profession in Wyoming. Beginning in 1932, the key to Simpson’s operation was a keen...

John J. Metzke has worked at Hirst Applegate, LLP since 1984 following graduation with honors from the University of Wyoming College of Law. His practice focuses on estate planning and estate administration with a special emphasis on trust-centered estate planning...

Professor John O. Rames of Denver was an honor graduate of the University of Colorado Law School and practiced twelve years in Denver. As we all know, Professor Rames was like your favorite grandfather, but he graded final examinations in Evidence, Criminal Law, and...

John P. “Jack” Ellbogen was a Wyoming native, born and raised in Worland. He had a great love for and commitment to his home State. He attended the University of Wyoming earning a bachelor’s degree in History, a Law Degree, and an Honorary Doctorate from the College...

Joseph R. Sullivan was born on June 20, 1880, in O’Neil, Nebraska. He received his Bachelor of Art degree from Creighton University and was valedictorian of his class in 1904. He received his LL.B. degree from Creighton and began his law practice in Laramie in 1910...

Glenn grew up in the Big Horn, Wyoming area. After graduating from high school, he taught school and trapped muskrats to get into University of Wyoming. He did janitor work and weekend jobs to pay for his education until graduation. He was accepted as a Rhodes...

Judge Barrett was born and raised in Lusk, Wyoming, and always considered it home. In the 1950s and 60s, he served several terms as the Niobrara County and Prosecuting Attorney and Town Attorney. From 1967–71, he served as the Wyoming Attorney General. In his...

Judy is originally from Fort Morgan, Colorado and came to the University of Wyoming to study education, graduating in 1966. While in college, she met her husband, Bob, who was studying accounting. Following graduation, the couple lived in various areas across the...

Julian Isaias Abas was the son of John Abas and Juanita Abas. As a world class Audio Engineer and technician, he was dedicated to his role as Coordinator for the Associated Students Technical Services (ASTEC) at the University of Wyoming, and worked tirelessly for...

J. Wayne Needy spent the summers of 1967 and 1968 at the University of Wyoming (UW) in the Physics Department as a student and research participant. He taught community college for a total of 31 years, and his time at UW still stands out in his memory as a highlight....

Karla M Vavold, D.D.S. graduated with honors from the University of Wyoming College of Business in 1982. Thereafter, she attended and graduated from the Creighton School of Dentistry. Karla practiced dentistry in Colorado. When Karla was a student at UW, she received...

The family of Kaz and Toshie Uriu, long-time agricultural producers and leaders from Washakie County, established this scholarship in their honor. It is presented to a sophomore, junior, or senior in Family and Consumer Sciences.

Keiji and Shirley Okano were the parents of Kathryn (Okano) Blaney. This scholarship was created in their memory.

Keiji and Shirley Okano were the parents of Kathrun (Okano) Blaney. This scholarship was created in their memory.

Beloved Senior Office Associate for Anthropology, Keith Kanbe, passed away Oct. 19, 2021, in Laramie, Wyoming after suffering from a brief illness, surrounded by his close friends and family. Kanbe was born in and grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, earning his degree in...