LARAMIE, Wyo., May 1 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:
The University of Wyoming will confer its highest award, the honorary doctoral degree,
upon two individuals who will be recognized during UW commencement ceremonies Saturday,
May 16.
They are Bob Beck, a veteran media professional and educator who retired from Wyoming
Public Media after serving as news director of Wyoming Public Radio for 34 years;
and Jay Kemmerer, a businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist who led the emergence
of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and remains on the board of Jackson Hole Ski Corp.
Beck will receive a Doctor of Letters for the advancement of knowledge in the humanities,
including history, philosophy, language, literature...