LARAMIE, Wyo., May 16 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:

What began as a remarkable celebration of the University of Wyoming class of 2026 today (Saturday) became even more unforgettable when commencement keynote speaker and UW alumna Carol Tome announced one of the largest gift commitments in the university's history.



Carol and Ramon Tome have pledged a transformative $20 million investment that will expand opportunity for generations of UW students. Their gift strengthens the existing Tome Scholars to Fellows Program in the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources while extending the initiative to the College of Business, creating new pathways for student success across disciplines.



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