LAWRENCE — The names of nearly 1,250 candidates for degree from the University of Kansas this fall — representing 57 Kansas counties, 36 other states and 24 other countries — have been announced by the University Registrar.

Because KU conducts only one formal commencement ceremony each year, many of these graduates will return May 17 for the university¹s 143rd Commencement. However, some schools and programs conduct fall recognition ceremonies, which can be found here. Diplomas are officially conferred in January 2015.

Northwest Kansas students include:

• Meredith Trexler, Hill City, Doctor of Philosophy in philosophy

• Christopher Ceman, Phillipsburg, Bachelor of Arts in economics with a minor in business

• Stacey Jennings, Phillipsburg, Master of Science in education

• Rubin Sherwood, Wakeeney, Bachelor of Science in exercise science