Jacob Jefferis of Grove City earned a doctor of philosophy degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

THE COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT publishes announcements of residents or former residents graduating from college or technical school. Forms are available at the Butler Eagle office, 114 W. Diamond St., P.O. Box 271 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; they will be mailed if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided; or visit the Community page at www.butlereagle.com.