Local residents were among the more than 875 candidates whose bachelor’s degrees were conferred at The University of Scranton’s virtual undergraduate celebration ceremony on May 31. 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 undergraduate degrees include the following:

• Emily R. Zehner of Orwigsburg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology

• Jacquelyn M. Gillott of Weatherly earned a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science

• Ian P. MacDonald of Albrightsville earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting