Widener University recently awarded degrees to undergraduate and graduate students who completed their studies. Ceremonies were held May 12 and May 14. The university provided two in-person, outdoor celebration options.

Local graduates included:

• Netoya S. Nevarez of Effort, who earned a Master of Social Work, or MSW, from the College of Health & Human Services.

• Taylor Marie Hirochek of Palmerton, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the College of Arts & Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the College of Arts & Sciences.

• Autumn Rose Bender of Kunkletown, who earned a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the School of Engineering.