LAWRENCE — The names of nearly 1,350 candidates for degree from the University of Kansas this fall — representing 51 Kansas counties, 44 other states and 23 other countries — have been announced by the University Registrar. Degrees are officially conferred in January.

Some candidates are participating in school and departmental recognition events this month. Others will take part in the annual KU Commencement on May 19, 2019.

Candidates from the Hays area include:

Ellis County
Brandon Christopher Bollig, Ellis, Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology
Kelsi Nicole Broadway, Hays, Master of Business Administration
Mason Avery Choitz, Hays, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Ethan T. Fort, Hays, Master of Science in Education
Nathan E. Romme, Hays, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Ethan Joshua Waddell, Hays, Bachelor of Science in Business in Marketing

Phillips County
Mariah Irene Coomes, Phillipsburg, Bachelor of General Studies in Speech-Language-Hearing

Russell County
Christopher M. Hilger, Russell, Bachelor of Science in Geology.