LAWRENCE — The names of 1,355 candidates for degree from the University of Kansas this fall — representing 58 Kansas counties; 40 other states and Washington, D.C.; and 58 other countries — have been announced by the University Registrar. Degrees are officially conferred in January.

Some candidates participated in recognition ceremonies in mid-December, while others will choose to participate in KU’s annual Commencement ceremony on May 17. 

Local graduates are: Gavin C Vink, Ellinwood, Bachelor of Science in Business in Business Administration; Jared Lee Barton, Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work and Morgan B Kottas, Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies both of Great Bend; and Samantha Sosa, Stafford, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish.