The following local students recently graduated from Alvernia University:

• Lansford: Sutia Claudia Alston graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in behavioral health.

• Tamaqua: Celena Bamford graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pre-K4 education with Special Education; Makayla Elise Boyle graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry; Janene Marie Holter earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in community leadership.

• Saylorsburg: Samantha Lynn Conrad graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in health care science.

• Coaldale: Theresa Louise DeFebo earned an Associate of Science degree in medical imaging.

• Kunkletown: Nicholas B. Frey graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in sport management and marketing.

• New Ringgold: Colleen S. Sheeler graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree; Michael Ronald Urban earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology.