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Rustler Spotlight: Julia Dorothy

February 14, 2022

Julia Dorothy is a sophomore at Central Wyoming College who is studying criminal justice. She is from Hudson and decided to go to CWC because it was a community college close to home and family. She enjoys being part of the small community at CWC and knowing others on campus.

CWC Temporarily Closes The Food Court Due to COVID Exposure

February 3, 2022

Central Wyoming College received notification of possible exposure to COVID in the Food Court early Feb. 2. CWC’s COVID Response Team moved to temporarily shut the Food Court down to reduce the risk of more exposure to COVID.

CWC Receives Grant to Train Agropreneurs

February 1, 2022

Central Wyoming College received a $653,994 grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers’ Market Promotion Program (FMPP) to fund its Grow Your Own: Food, Jobs, and Community initiative. The college’s Alpine Science Institute Farm will use this funding throughout the next three years to train agropreneurs as they start and operate small- to mid-scale farm businesses.

Rustler Spotlight: Wyatt Burichka

January 27, 2022

Wyatt Burichka is a sophomore at CWC. Originally from Cody, Wyoming, he came to CWC to study new media. Burichka decided to attend CWC because it was close to home and he said he loves the program.

Curiosity of Science and Anatomy Leads to a Career in Higher Ed

January 21, 2022

A fascination for science and anatomy started at a young age for Tara Womack, Central Wyoming College’s biology instructor. Her curiosity allowed her to explore anatomy when her father returned with game from his hunting or fishing trips.

CWC Board seeks applicants for Riverton seat

January 20, 2022

Central Wyoming College Board member Steve Peck, who served on the CWC Board since December 1, 2014, submitted his resignation on January 14, 2022, asking that it be effective January 18, 2022. The board, which accepted Peck’s resignation at the January 19, 2022, meeting, has 30 days to name a replacement.

CWC Cosmetology Program Finds a Way to Give Back to the Community During the Holidays

January 14, 2022

Central Wyoming Cosmetology students put their skills to good use this holiday season. Under the oversight of Instructor Tracy Wright, students provided shampooing and styling services to community members.

CWC Honors Three Former Employees Who Recently Passed

January 14, 2022

Three former Central Wyoming College employees passed away in fall 2021. The college honors former President Richard St. Pierre, as well as Professor Richard ‘Dick’ Winslow and WACE Office Assistant and Community Education Instructor Judy Hubbard.

CWC starts the new year with a grant from the Department of Education Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development grant

January 3, 2022

Central Wyoming College is starting out the year with good news. Approval of the college’s $1.2 million Department of Education Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) grant will maximize CWC’s student career services by connecting instruction with wraparound services and real-world work experiences.

ESL Spring Registration Starts in January

December 22, 2021

Registration for CWC Spring Term ESL (English as a Second Language) classes will be January 11-13 at the Jackson CWC Campus, located in the Center for the Arts building at 240 S. Glenwood Street in Jackson.