LARAMIE, Wyo., May 28 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:

Longtime University of Wyoming faculty member and administrator Adrienne Freng has been selected as UW's next vice provost for faculty affairs, effective Monday, June 22.

She succeeds Dave Bagley, who will transition to serve as special assistant to the vice provost.

"Dr. Freng brings an extraordinary depth of experience in faculty leadership, shared governance, academic administration, policy development and faculty support to this role," Interim Provost Anne Alexander says. "A nationally respected scholar in criminal justice and criminology, Dr. Freng also is widely known across campus for her thoughtful leadership, collaborative approach, institution...