Central Wyoming College’s Anna Baler Honored with Wyoming Nurses Association’s “Inspiring Our Future Nurses” Award

For Immediate Release Jackson, Wyo. — Central Wyoming College (CWC) nursing instructor Anna Baler, MSN, RN, CE, has been named the 2025 Inspiring Our Future Nurses Award recipient by the Wyoming Nurses Association (WNA). The award was presented September 11 during the annual WNA Convention – “Leading with Power.” The Inspiring Our Future Nurses Award recognizes […]
Alumni Spotlight – Daniel Lopez-Carrillo

Daniel Lopez-Carrillo began his educational journey at Central Wyoming College’s Jackson campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the world was shifting online, Daniel embraced the flexibility of remote learning to complete his Associate of Arts in Communication. Despite the distance, he found connection and warmth through the supportive staff and faculty at CWC Jackson—something he […]
Light of the West: Photography Exhibition Showcases Wyoming Through the Lens of Student Artists

For Immediate Release Riverton, Wyo. – The Robert A. Peck Arts Center Gallery at Central Wyoming College will host Light of the West, a photography exhibition featuring 50 images captured across Wyoming by 22 student artists. The exhibition opened Monday, August 19, and runs through Thursday, October 10, offering the community an inspiring look at […]
Update: Central Wyoming College Celebrates Final Week of Cross-Country Cycling Expedition as Part of STEM Program

For Immediate Release Riverton, Wyo.—On September 10, Central Wyoming College announced a coast-to-coast cycling expedition as part of the college’s two year Expedition Science and four year BAS in Outdoor Program Leadership. Now in its final week, the journey is the perfect time to celebrate the highlights and accomplishments along the way. Over 28 days, […]
CWC changes the game

The Riverton Ranger | Sarah Elmquist Squires This week, actors set the stage, the lights go up, and the Central Wyoming College (CWC) talent will transform themselves back over 100 years to a pivotal moment in American baseball – when a single Minor League player literally changed the game. CWC is gearing up to unveil […]
Jamie Iiams named Program Manager for CWC GEAR UP Wyoming

Central Wyoming College is pleased to announce that Jamie A. Iiams has been named Program Manager for GEAR UP Wyoming, effective September 2, 2025. Iiams has been part of the GEAR UP Wyoming team since 2019, serving as an Academic Coach and Grant Support Specialist. She brings more than six years of direct experience working with […]
Central Wyoming College Expands Workforce Training Opportunities through Recompete Grant

Fort Washakie, Wyo. — Central Wyoming College (CWC) is opening doors to new career opportunities this fall with skill-building courses offered in Fort Washakie and Lander. Supported through CWC’s Recompete program, these classes are designed to help adults earn valuable industry-recognized credentials, build employability skills, and strengthen career pathways. Upcoming Courses: Trailbuilding Professional Certificate I, […]
Central Wyoming College and the Wyoming Department of Education Celebrate Trades, Career Pathways, and Workforce Partnerships

RIVERTON, Wyo. – Central Wyoming College (CWC) and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) hosted a joint press conference yesterday in Riverton to celebrate the trades and highlight their essential role in Wyoming’s economy and communities. The event drew members of the State Board of Education, Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder, and […]
Alumni Spotlight – Kaylee DeWitt

Originally from Shoshoni, Wyoming, Kaylee DeWitt has built a career rooted in creativity, confidence, and community. A 2019 graduate of Central Wyoming College, Kaylee earned her Associate of Applied Science in Cosmetology while also working part-time at Walmart to support her education. Even before college, Kaylee had completed dual credit classes in high school and […]
Where Rustlers Read

Riverton Ranger | Austin Beck-Doss Over recent semesters at the Central Wyoming College (CWC) Library, a group of players from the college’s men’s soccer team have formed a new tradition. A few nights per week, the squad of 18-22 year-olds from all over the world meet up for a tournament-style session of the board game […]