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...

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.

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...

Kenneth G. Hamm graduated from the University of Wyoming, College of Law after WWII. He practiced law in Rocks Springs, Wyoming for many years. In 1974 he was appointed a state District Court Judge in the Third Judicial District for Sweetwater County, Wyoming. When...

Remembering the struggle to complete their education, the Kercher family is pleased to support an international graduate student. Lydia and Connie were raised in Montana near Bridger. Connie received his bachelor’s degree from Montana State University. After...

Larry Cyril Gubbels was born in 1942, the son of Cyril Jerome and Mary Catherine (Sauser) Gubbels, and grew up on a farm outside of Randolph, Nebraska. He graduated from Saint Francis Catholic School in 1960. In high school he played basketball and baseball, and he...

One of the leading energy and natural resources lawyers in Wyoming. Practice oil and gas, mining, renewable energy (wind); water law; environmental, state and local tax law, litigation and appeals. Formerly Partner, Managing Partner and head of the Natural Resources...

Larry and Jennifer Wolfe both hold degrees from the University of Wyoming. Jennifer has a degree in music and taught elementary music in the Cheyenne public and private schools for many years. Larry received a JD from UWyo in 1980 and practiced natural resources law...

The Share the Care of Leah Scholarship Fund honors those loving friends of Leah Griffin who shared in her care while she battled ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) in 2006–09. Leah’s story in battling ALS focused upon love, kindness, and patience. She was not a victim but a...

Lee Painter, a Colorado native, earned his bachelor’s degree in soil science at Colorado State University. After graduation, he and his wife Betty moved to New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he earned his doctorate. Lee joined the University of Wyoming in 1955 to teach...

A Saratoga, Wyoming native, Lee Wiegand remembers how difficult it was for him to attend UW. “I didn’t have any help; I had to work my way through college. Jobs were scarce in those days. I remember when I wouldn’t have a nickel for a Coke.” While a student at UW,...

Len Asimow is a professor emeritus at the University of Wyoming in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Len is credential actuary, having also served on the faculty at UCLA and Robert Morris University. Len, Marilyn, and their family moved to Laramie in 1973...

Leroy Maki and his wife Martha moved to Laramie in 1955 when he joined the University of Wyoming faculty as an assistant professor of microbiology. During his tenure at the university, Leroy was honored with numerous awards, including the Ellbogen Meritorious...

Through her estate plan, Linda L. Bircher-Van Buren provided specific instructions to set up a scholarship fund to benefit University of Wyoming female graduate or professional students. Linda was born and raised in the Wilson, Wyoming, area and attended the...

Loretta was born on April 26, 1955 in Cody, Wyoming, the only child of Charles and Ursula Kepler. Loretta was a charming and gifted person who excelled in her academic and professional life. She attended the University of Wyoming, graduating with a B.S. in zoology,...

Lynelle J. Aanestad graduated from the University of Wyoming (UW) with a B.S. in Physical Education in 1973 and M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction in 1984. This education allowed Lynelle to pursue a meaningful career as a Physical Education Teacher and Coach,...

Lyric River Donaho graced this world with his birth on May 6, 2010. He was born to Jessica and Robert Donaho. He touched the lives of everyone that knew him. He left this world on September 20, 2010. While his life was cut way too short, his death taught his family...

Margaret S. Boyd, a native of Colorado, came to neighboring “enemy” territory in 1956. She was not concerned about this move, but her relatives and acquaintances were. For her, it turned out to be the right move. She joined Verna J. Hitchcock’s team in the Home...

Marilyn Paules Burman was born embraced by other cultures. Raised on the Agricultural Experiment Station, Torrington Substation, two of the first people to hold her were Moosa and Payenda, foreign exchange students from the University of Wyoming’s Afghan Project. Her...