WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes University held its summer commencement ceremony on Sept. 10 in the Henry Gymnasium of the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center.

A total of 403 doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees were awarded to students graduating after the completion of the summer 2017 semester.

Back Mountain students who earned degrees are:

Aurora Bonner, Tunkhannock, Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing

David Chinikaylo, Dallas, Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science

Jessica DiBernardo, Dallas, Master of Science degree in Education

Janine Dubik, Monroe Twp., Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing

Jennifer Jenkins, Tunkhannock, Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing

M. Anthony Kapolka, Dallas, Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing

Victoria Pollock, Tunkhannock, Master of Science degree in Education

Katie Rosengrant, Tunkhannock, Master of Science degree in Education

Elise Stavish, West Wyoming, Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in Nursing

Pamela Turchin, Shavertown, Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing

Robert Watts, Shavertown, Master of Business Administration degree in Business Administration

Danielle West, Dallas, Master of Science degree in Education