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LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — The University of Wyoming Alumni Association is marking its 120th anniversary.
The association was first organized on March 26, 1895, by eight UW graduates to "promote the university interests and the affiliation of its graduates."
Since then, the association has served UW by keeping alumni connected to the university, helping alumni get good jobs and providing scholarships to deserving students. Today, there are more than 119,000 UW alumni worldwide.
Association executive director Keener Fry says there are 18,700 Alumni Association members who play a crucial role in increasing the value of every UW degree.
Fry says membership gifts provide funding for scholarships, awards, network and chapter events, alumni career services and more.
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