Susquehanna University conferred academic degrees on 497 students at the close of its 162nd academic year on May 13. The ceremony was broadcast to participants in a virtual format to ensure social distancing guidelines.

Local graduates included:

• Joseph Berezwick, of Tamaqua, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in history.

• Richard Berwind, of Saylorsburg, graduated Cum Laude with a BA in creative writing, and English-Literature.

• Ava Lowin, of Albrightsville, graduated magna cum laude and with departmental honors with a BS in biology.