Andrew Tucker, son of John and Lisa Tucker of Lansford, graduated Dec. 18, 2016 from Misericordia University with a doctorate in physical therapy degree.

Tucker, who successfully passed the state board of accreditation, has accepted a position at the Helen M. Simpson Rehab Hospital in Harrisburg.A 2010 graduate of Panther Valley High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management from Misericordia in 2013.He is the grandson of the late Edward and Mary Tucker of Lansford and the late William and Sara Doris of Tamaqua.