LARAMIE, Wyo., April 15 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:

Longtime University of Wyoming faculty member and administrator Carolyn Pepper has been named vice provost and dean of UW's School of Graduate Education, after filling that role on an interim basis for almost a year.

The appointment is effective May 1, following approval by UW's Board of Trustees today (Wednesday).

"Dr. Pepper brings a rare combination of deep institutional knowledge, scholarly excellence and a long-standing commitment to graduate education at the University of Wyoming. This appointment reflects both her deep experience and the trust she has built across campus," says Interim Provost Anne Alexander. "She cares deeply about our student...