LARAMIE, Wyo., June 5 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:

The University of Wyoming's Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa inducted 26 UW students into the prestigious honor society during a ceremony April 29.

Established in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is recognized as one of the world's most prestigious academic honor societies. The University of Wyoming chapter was chartered in 1940 and is one of 293 chapters at colleges and universities across the United States.

"We are especially proud to celebrate our national honor society's achievements this year, since, like our nation, it is Phi Beta Kappa's 250th anniversary," says Joy Landeira, UW Phi Beta Kappa president.

Each year, UW faculty and administrators select fewer ...