LAWRENCE — The names of more than 6,800 graduates at the University of Kansas for summer and fall 2025 and spring 2026 have been announced by the University Registrar. Many graduates and candidates for degree celebrated by participating in KU Commencement, which took place May 17. Among the area graduates:Macie Jean Hoag, Iola, Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language-HearingElanie R. Sturgeon, Iola, Bachelor of General Studies in EnglishJonathon A. Poffenbarger, Iola, Master of Social WorkTeryn Lee Johnson, Humboldt, Doctor of Physical TherapySamuel I. Neeley, Humboldt, Bachelor of Science in Business in Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Business in FinanceSimon B. Stephens, Humboldt, Bachelor of General Studies in Political ScienceAthena Brianne Bradshaw, Moran, Bachelor of Science in MicrobiologyClara Margaret Boyd, Moran, Bachelor of Science in NursingLindsey Godderz, Colony, Bachelor of Science in Business in Management & LeadershipTyson Glen Hermreck, Colony, Bachelor of Science in Business in FinanceMiranda K. Meats, Le Roy, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical StudiesSummer 2026 degrees are conferred in early fall.