University of Wyoming Native American Summer Institute

10/21/2026

It is definitely giving.... GIVING DAY!🤎💛🤠

Happy Giving Day, everyone!! 🤎💛🤠

It's finally here! The University of Wyoming Giving Day runs from October 21st–22nd, bringing our UW community together for 24 hours to support the programs and causes that make a difference.

The Native American Summer Institute (NASI) welcomes Native high school students from the Wind River Reservation and surrounding Native communities to the University of Wyoming for an opportunity to explore higher education, build lasting friendships, connect with their cultures, and envision their futures.

Through educational activities, mentorship, and opportunities to experience college life, NASI helps students discover what is possible while building a supportive community that encourages them to pursue their educational goals.

We want Native youth to know that college is an option for them and that they have a community cheering them on along the way. 🤎💛

👇 **This Giving Day, consider supporting NASI!** Your donation helps us continue creating meaningful experiences, building connections, and supporting the next generation of Native students.

🔗 Donate here:
https://give.uwyo.edu/schools/UniversityofWyoming/giving-day-2026/pages/native-american-indigenous/nasi

Thank you for helping us create opportunities for Native youth and supporting their educational journeys. We appreciate you! 🦬💛

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07/27/2026

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Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon joined members of the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Business Councils Thursday morning to discuss leadership, tribal sovereignty and civic engagement with Native American high school

07/09/2026

🎓 The University of Wyoming wants to hear from YOU! 🗣️

Were you a past student participant in the University of Wyoming Native American Summer Institute? If you were, we are pleased to announce the opportunity to share your thoughts and help shape the future of our Native American Summer Institute Program here at UW!💬📊

📌 Join the NASI Survey Today
Your feedback matters-and it only takes a few minutes!

👉🏽Link in POST👈🏽

‼️Deadline: August 31st, 2026

If you partake in the survey, you will have the option to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card, and you will be able to share your experiences with the NASI program through an in-person interview or a focus group for an additional $50 gift card!🎁

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06/24/2026

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This summer, 35 Native American high school students from Wyoming and across the region experienced college life at the University of Wyoming through the Native American Summer Institute. By combining academic exploration with cultural connection, NASI helps students see themselves at UW while strengthening the traditions, identities and communities they will carry forward as future leaders 🤠

06/18/2026

Thank you to all the participants, families, staff, faculty, programs, departments, and all those who collaborated with us to make NASI 2026 a success! Another year in the books. 🤎🤠📚 ✨ 🪶 🤓 💛

The University of Wyoming hosted 32 Native American high school students from the Wind River Reservation and Wyoming, as well as three students from Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, in its residence halls. Students sampled the college experience at UW and participated in cultural activities designed t...

06/14/2026

Day 3️⃣, 4️⃣, 5️⃣, & 6️⃣: Academic Sessions, “Trip to the Homelands”, day with our special Guests, our trip to Curt Gowdy, and our end of Program NASI 2026 Banquet:)

Day 3, 4, 5, and 6 had so many sessions, special visits from Governor Mark Gordon and BOTH of our Tribal Business Councils, and a trip to Curt Gowdy for a day on the water! All of our students learned so much and had so many stories to tell our peer mentors and staff! On top of that, we had our end of program Native American Summer Institute Banquet. Each and everyone of our students looked so beautiful and handsome!

We want to thank each and every person, program, department, and parent for contributing in some sort of way to help our NASI program! Without your support or sharing your child with us, we wouldn’t have made this possible!

With that being said, we end NASI with another successful year! We hope to see you all again next year and congratulations to our recent High School Graduates!🤠🤎💛🤎💛

06/09/2026

Day✌️: Academic Sessions:)

Day 2 had so many academic sessions and some tours on campus! Some of our students engaged in some story telling and improve games, other students created small Bee Hives and circuit controlled thermometers! Then we ended our day with some bowling!

Day 3️⃣ is underway!🤠🤎💛🤎💛

06/07/2026

And we are off to the University of Wyoming to start the Native American Summer Institute!

Here is our crew for the next 6 days‼️

Our team is excited to work with these kids! Thank you all to the parents for sharing their children with us. We hope they come back with memories and stories to tell you all🤠🤎💛🤎💛

Day 1: travel day and introductions:)

06/07/2026

🌙 ’Twas the Night Before Native American Summer Institute… 🌙

And all through the house, students were packing,
Making sure they had everything and weren’t lacking!
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As we get ready to welcome everyone to NASI, here is a checklist of what to bring and an itinerary of all the stops!

⭐️Please keep in mind:

• Be sure to pack a rain jacket, pants, etc. Current forecasts are showing a chance of rain during the week; but pretty much sunny! We want everyone to stay comfortable while participating in activities!

• If we reached out to you about paperwork or missing paperwork, make sure you send it to either Reinette Curry or Mary Harris. We cannot let you on the bus until we have that paperwork:)

•Last but not least, bring a great attitude!😁 We are excited to have you all here!

See you all tomorrow bright and early!🤠🤎💛

03/30/2026

🚨 LAST CALL 🚨

Applications for the Native American Summer Institute CLOSES APRIL 1ST 2026! We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to apply before the deadline.

-Feel free to share & help us get the word out. 🤠🤎💛🤎💛 📚