U of W Takes In Record Number of Private Contributions

The University of Wyoming took in a record $43.1 million in private contributions last fiscal year. The Casper Star-Tribune reports that more than 24,000 donors gave to the school. The university raised more than $40 million in private contributions for only the second time in its history. University of Wyoming Foundation President Ben Blalock said the school didn't back off its fundraising efforts in the sluggish economy. He pointed out that Wyoming has weathered the recession better than most states.
Blalock said the energy sector has been a bright point for the school. He attributed the increase to the creation of the School of Energy Resources in 2006.