Prexy's Pasture

In March of 1886, UWyo began its journey to becoming the home of nearly 160,000 alumni and numerous staff and faculty. Many quintessential locations around campus have played a pivotal role in our time here. One location, however, is often overlooked due to its commonality in our everyday lives. Prexy’s Pasture was one of the first community spaces on campus and has persevered as UWyo has adapted and grown in response to the needs of its students.

In 1962, another campus staple--the Classroom Building--was in early stages of development when the Laramie Boomerang announced the intention to build it in the center of Prexy’s Pasture, much to the protest of the University’s students, staff, and faculty. In response, the building’s plans were moved to 9th Street, and it became clear that Prexy’s was a fixture the community wanted to stay. 

Today, Prexy’s Pasture is alive with movement: students hurrying to class, friends studying in the grass, local residents throwing a ball for their dogs, or people simply taking a walk across campus. Yet despite its vibrancy, many students and alumni overlook the extent to which this space continues to shape their daily lives, and it often fails to receive the recognition it deserves alongside other UWyo landmarks.

Contributed by Baily Shaffer