LAWRENCE — The names of almost 5,000 candidates for degree from the University of Kansas this spring — representing 90 Kansas counties; 45 other states, territories, and Washington, D.C.; and 49 other countries — have been announced by the University Registrar. Degrees are officially conferred in June.

 Many candidates will choose to participate in KU’s annual Commencement ceremony, which will take place Sunday, May 19. That information is available at commencement.ku.edu.

Local students are listed below.

 Ellis

Vincent B Bailey, Hays, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Caitlin Nicole Billinger, Hays, Bachelor of Science in Biology

Ashley Lauren Cossaart, Hays, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Bachelor of Arts in French, Francophone and Italian Studies

Lucas J Diehl, Hays, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Kirsten C Ellard, Hays, Bachelor of Social Work

Mariah Brenae Haley, Hays, Bachelor of Science in Biology

Courtney K Keener, Hays, Master of Social Work

Kelly Cathleen Koenigsman, Hays, Bachelor of Science in Education

Mikayla Jo Linn, Hays, Doctor of Pharmacy

Blake McClung, Hays, Bachelor of Science in Business in Accounting

Emily Rose McPherson, Hays, Bachelor of Science in Education

Emily Ann Pfeifer, Hays, Doctor of Medicine

Taylor Mark Pfeifer, Hays, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Brady T Rohr, Hays, Doctor of Pharmacy & Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies

Sarah Emmalee Rooney, Hays, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Tina Tinkel, Hays, Doctor of Nursing Practice

Owen P Toepfer, Hays, Bachelor of Arts in Classical Languages & Bachelor of Arts in English

Britney Lynn Werth, Hays, Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies

 Norton

Dakota Drew Dreher, Norton, Doctor of Medicine

 Osborne

Justin L Theleman, Natoma, Doctor of Medicine

Seth David Conway, Osborne, Doctor of Physical Therapy

 Phillips

Bailey Elizabeth Imm, Agra, Doctor of Pharmacy

Brant Nathan Cox, Long Island, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

 Rooks

Hannah M Berland, Damar, Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology

Kylee Shae, Plainville, Doctor of Pharmacy

Andrew P Bellerive, Stockton, Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

 Russell

Miranda Kay Clark, Russell, Juris Doctor

Kierra Cherie Mitchell, Russell, Bachelor of Science in Journalism

Jessie Danielle Reilly, Russell, Bachelor of Science in Business in Supply Chain Management

Kristen Suzanne Rios, Russell, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

 Smith

Carmen Michelle Engelke, Cedar, Master of Social Work

 Trego

Nicole Marie Martin, Collyer, Doctor of Physical Therapy.