Local residents were among more than 800 bachelor’s degrees at its in-person undergraduate celebration ceremonies on May 23. Degrees were conferred to graduates who had completed their academic degree requirements in August and December of 2020, as well as January and May of 2021.

Due to capacity restrictions in place because of the pandemic, separate ceremonies were held for the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies, the Kania School of Management and the College of Arts and Sciences at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre.

Local students earning undergraduate degrees include:

• Andrew J. Haber of Tresckow earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science.

• Jonathan W. Sheehan of Jim Thorpe earned a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology.

• Kaitlyn A. Bentley of Effort earned a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing.