LARAMIE, Wyo., Nov. 3 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:

A $10 million planned gift from an anonymous donor will provide transformational support for psychology at the University of Wyoming.

The estate commitment will significantly expand an existing excellence fund, strengthening the permanent endowment dedicated to advancing excellence in psychology at UW. When making the gift, the donor said, "It's important to know that people can dream big at UW. If you have an idea, you can explore it here and it might change the world."

"A gift of this magnitude can change what's possible for generations of students, faculty and the UW community," says UW President Shane Reeves. "It can open doors for students and give...