Wilkes College

Eight local residents graduated from Wilkes University in December 2012. The graduates and their degrees are Ahmad Abunabah, master's degree in business administration; Keith Brotzman, Master of Science degree in education; Ruth Camuse, Master of Science degree in education; Amanda Dennis, Master of Science in education; Jennifer Majewski, Master of Science in education; Andrew Peartree, Master of Science in education; Kelly Salvaterra, Master of Science in education; Kristin Susens, Master of Science in education.

Wilkes College is located at 84 W. South St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. For more information, call 1- 800-945-5378 or visit www.wilkes.edu.

Boston University

Boston University awarded an academic degree in January, 2013, to Bethlehem resident Amy E. Dippolito. She earned a Master of Public Health degree in health policy and management.

Boston University is located at 121 Bay State Road, Boston MA 02215. For more information, call 1- 617-353-2300 or visit www.bu.edu.