Alvernia University

Alexandria J. Crouthamel, of Bethlehem, earned a bachelor of science degree in forensic science from Alvernia University. The commencement was held on the main campus on Dec. 12.

She minored in criminal justice.

Kutztown University

Several local residents were awarded degrees at the December 2015 Kutztown University commencement. The individuals and their majors and honors are Amal Atiyeh, bachelor of arts - communication studies; Megan Lynn Charles, bachelor of science - elementary education/pre K-4, cum laude; Taylor Marie Convery, bachelor of science - criminal justice; Andrew Michael Jung, master of education - secondary education- summa cum laude; Brittany N. Jung, master of education - pre K - Grade 4, summa cum laude; Courtney Lee Levitt, bachelor of science - art education, magna cum laude; Sheila T. Maclean, master of education – reading, summa cum laude; Matthew J. McKay, bachelor of science - elementary education/4-8/math and social studies, cum laude; Shanon R. Saddington, master of public administration - public administration, summa cum laude; Abigail N. Tsihlis, bachelor of science - elementary education/pre K-4, magna cum laude; Brittany Van Kooten, master of education - instructional technology, summa cum laude; Keith David Ward, psychology, all of Bethlehem; and Cesar Velasquez Jr., bachelor of science of business administration – accounting, of Freemansburg.

Lehigh-Carbon Community College

Bethlehem residents Mitchell Burda, Ansel Burnett and Bradley Earich were among the December 2015 graduates of Lehigh Carbon Community College. Earich graduated Magna Cum Laude, earning a grade point average of 3.75 - 3.95.

Wilkes University

Jessica Colon and Deann Kincaid, of Bethlehem, graduated recently with Master of Science in Education degrees from Wilkes University.

York College

Joseph Kester of Bethlehem graduated from York College of Pennsylvania on Dec. 22. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in public relations.