Local residents were among the more than 600 master’s and doctoral degree candidates at The University of Scranton whose degrees were conferred at a virtual celebration ceremony on May 30. Degrees were conferred to graduates in a group who had completed their academic degree requirements in August and December of 2019, as well as January and May of 2020. A formal commencement ceremony, at which graduates will be individually recognized, will take place on Oct. 25 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre.

Local students earning master’s and doctoral degrees include the following:

• Kelli Joy Lakatosh of Walnutport earned a Master of Science with a major in human resources

• Megan M. Snyder of Danielsville earned a Master of Science with a major in educational administration

• Alyssa Verhage of Effort earned a Master of Accountancy with a major in accountancy

• Michael Edward Kleiber of Saylorsburg earned a Master of Business Administration with a major in operations management