The following area residents graduated from their respective colleges and universities:

UNION UNIVERSITY Jackson, Tenn.

Valencia: Shannon McChesney, master’s degree in urban education

UNIV. OF FINDLAY Findlay, Ohio

Butler: Natalie Savannah, cum laude

Valencia: Samantha Bartley, summa cum laude

UNIV. OF NEBRASKA Lincoln, Neb.

Mars: Brian Braun, master’s degree in business administration

HARDING UNIVERSITY Searcy, Neb.

Freeport: Hannah Conner

UNIV. OF SCRANTON Scranton, Pa.

Worthington: Nancy Larson Reesman.