The names of more than 4,500 candidates for degrees at the University of Kansas this spring – representing 95 Kansas counties, 41 other states and the District of Columbia, and 42 other countries – have been announced by the University Registrar.

The Class of 2013 includes more than 1,440 students who completed degree work in summer and fall 2012. Because KU conducts only one formal Commencement ceremony each year, many of these graduates will return today for the university’s 141st Commencement. More than half of the members of the Class of 2013 are expected to participate.

Area candidates for degree are as follows:

John Tricks, of Ellis. He received a Bachelor of Science in Education.

Breanna Ellison, of Ellis. She received a Bachelor of Music in Piano and Bachelor of Music in French Horn.

Sara Wilhite, of Ellis. She received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies.

Brittany Kroeger, of Ellis. She received a Master of Social Work.

Shannon Schreiner, of Hays. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Sarah Bassett, of Hays. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish.

Kyle Kitson, of Hays. He received a Juris Doctor.

Elodie Jones, of Hays. She received a Doctor of Philosophy in Education in Curriculum and Instruction.

Nicholas Packauskas, of Hays. He received a Master of Arts in Mathematics.

Larry Watts, of Hays. He received a Master of Health Services Administration.

Otha Jordan, of Hays. He received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Jennifer David, of Hays. She received a Bachelor of Arts in History.

Tyler Kitson, of Hays. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Tabitha Marcotte, of Hays. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Bachelor of Arts in Global and International Studies.

Joseph Pince, of Hays. He received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.

Christine Schumacher, of Hays. She received a Master of Science in Nursing.

Taylor Schmidt, of Hays. She received a Bachelor of Science in Business in Management & Leadership.

Brandon Beck, of Hays. He received a Music minor & Bachelor of Science in Business in Accounting.

Stephanie Stoss, of Hays. She received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism.

Kelli Bryant, of Hays. She received a Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies.

Regina Borthwick, of Hays. She received a Master of Science in Nursing.

Crystal Cook, of Hays. She received a Juris Doctor.

Sarah Kramer, of Hays. She received a Juris Doctor.

Jenna Sander, of Hays. She received a Master of Science in Nursing.

Matt Ptacek, of Hays. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies.

Jaree Basgall, of Hays. She received a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology.

Brieana Holzmeister, of Hays. She received a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science.