LARAMIE, Wyo., Sept. 11 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:

The University of Wyoming Foundation has appointed three distinguished UW alumni to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of leadership experience and a shared commitment to advancing the university's mission through philanthropy.

Bryan Hassler, Richard Lynch and Peter Sherman began their terms on the UW Foundation Board in July. Together, they bring extensive expertise in the energy, business and communications sectors, along with a long history of service and support for UW.

The UW Foundation Board of Directors provides strategic oversight for the UW Foundation and works to inspire philanthropic support that advances UW students, faculty and prog...