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May 10, 2021
State, national and international media frequently feature the University of Wyoming and members of its community in stories. Here is a summary of some of the recent coverage:
National Geographic interviewed UW Professor Jeff Lockwood about the trillions of cicadas that are estimated to be coming to the United States during the warmer months and the benefits they will provide. The article says the invasion is “a once-in-a-17-year chance to enjoy a wondrous natural phenomenon.”
Jim Magagna, the longtime executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, and recently deceased Northern Arapaho elder Crawford White Eagle Sr. who will be honored posthumously will receive UW honorary doctoral degrees. The Rocket Miner, Oil City News, County 10 and SweetwaterNOW published UW’s release noting that the honorary doctoral degree is UW’s highest award.
May 3, 2021
Jim Magagna
The University of Wyoming will confer its highest award, the honorary doctoral degree, upon two individuals who will be recognized during UW commencement ceremonies May 14-15.
They are Jim Magagna, the longtime executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and advocate for Wyoming ranchers; and recently deceased Northern Arapaho elder Crawford White Eagle Sr., who will be honored posthumously.
They each will receive the Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
UW alumni, current or former trustees and faculty members are eligible to nominate individuals for honorary degrees who embody the university’s high ideals; exemplify the values of excellence, service and integrity; and possess distinguished accomplishments in their professions, public service or service to humanity. Submissions are referred to a joint committee of trustees and faculty members, which forwards recommendations to the full Board of Trustees for approval.
(Laramie, WY) – The University of Wyoming announced Monday they will confer its highest award, the honorary doctoral degree, upon two individuals who will be recognized during UW commencement ceremonies May 14-15.
They are Jim Magagna, the longtime executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and advocate for Wyoming ranchers; and recently deceased Northern Arapaho elder Crawford White Eagle Sr., who will be honored posthumously. Both will receive the Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
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White Eagle, who died in January 2020, was one of the ceremonial leaders of the Northern Arapaho people of the Wind River Reservation. He served as a member of the Northern Arapaho Business Council and the Northern Arapaho Elders Council, working as a tireless advocate for the preservation of the tribeâs language and culture. He also promoted the education of his people, helping establish the Northern Arapaho endowment for tribal students attending UW and help
UW honoring Northern Arapaho elder who received Purple Heart and Wyoming ranching advocate with top award By Brendan LaChance on May 3, 2021
Left: Jim Magagna
Right: Crawford White Eagle Sr.
(Photos courtesy of UW)
CASPER, Wyo. The University of Wyoming said on Monday, May 3 that they will be conferring honorary doctoral degrees on two individuals during their up-coming May 14-15 commencement ceremonies. UW said the honorary degrees are the highest award that they give to people.
UW will confer the honorary degrees on “Jim Magagna, the longtime executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and advocate for Wyoming ranchers; and recently deceased Northern Arapaho elder Crawford White Eagle Sr., who will be honored posthumously.”