The following local Misericordia University students are candidates for the degrees listed below to be conferred on Dec. 20.

• Gabrielle Freed, Tamaqua, Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT

• Brenna Karnish, Lansford, Psychology, BS

• Johanna Matsko, Lehighton, Business Administration, BS

• Saige Miller, Lehighton, Medical and Health Humanities, BA

• Sarah Peiser, Weatherly, Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT

• Christopher Rehrig, Walnutport, Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT

• Annette Ritzko, Coaldale, Speech Language Pathology, MS