Area students were among those receiving diplomas during commencement ceremonies at Clarion University. Locals graduating, their degrees and majors are:

EDINBURG ’ Tabitha A. Carna, master of education, education

ELLWOOD CITY ’ Amy Jo Blank, bachelor of science in business administration, management; Matthew John Blinn, bachelor of science in business administration, management; Julie King Hudak, master of science in nursing, nursing; Kara Kelosky, bachelor of science, speech pathology and audiology; Nico Antonio Rocco, bachelor of science, biology; Jennifer Lynn Stiefel, bachelor of science in education, early childhood education

ENON VALLEY ’ Ross M. Martin, master of education, education

NEW CASTLE ’ Cherie L. Andrews, master of education, education; Luann Deanna Bulisco, bachelor of science in education, secondary education, English; Joseph C. Cowart, master of science, mass media arts and journalism; Melissa Karen Dean, bachelor of science, molecular biology/biotech; Christina Marie Liverani, bachelor of science, speech pathology and audiology; William Duncan McNally, bachelor of science in business administration, finance; Melissa Ann Moore, bachelor of science, liberal studies; Cherisa Rhae Vigne, bachelor of science in education, library science

NEW WILMINGTON ’ Kristen L. Cassano, master of education, education; Bryce MacKenzie Cubbal, bachelor of science in education, elementary education

PORTERSVILLE —  Jonica L. Walters, master of education, education.

PULASKI ’ Jacqueline Nicho Anderson, bachelor of science in education, elementary education/special education

SLIPPERY ROCK ’ Jessica Lynn Falvo, bachelor of science, liberal studies; Luke Philip Laderer, bachelor of music, elective studies in business

WAMPUM ’ Kelly Michelle Cracraft, bachelor of science, information systems.