West Essex residents have been busy at college over the last four years and have the degrees to show for it.

Following is a list of those who have earned their degrees

Thomas Rogers of Essex Fells graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 19, 2012, on the Durham, N.H., campus.

He earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy, cum laude.

Students who received the honor cum laude graduated with a grade point average of 3.2-3.49.

Kaitlin Mylod of North Caldwell received her bachelor of arts degree in applied psychology from Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I., at its 149th Commencement on Saturday, May 19, 2012.

Mylod was named to the deans list for the spring 2012 semester.

Joseph Giordano Jr. of Roseland graduated with a bachelor of arts in communication from DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa., on Saturday, May 19, 2012.

During the ceremony, DeSales President the Rev. Bernard OConnor conferred degrees upon 420 graduates, including undergraduate and graduate students. Arthur L. Scott, president of Northampton Community College, delivered the commencement address and was awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters degree.

Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa., has conferred bachelors and masters degrees to students who completed their graduation requirements during this past spring semester. Degrees were awarded Sunday, May 20, 2012 for studies in liberal arts and professional programs in engineering, education, management and music.

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Colleges award degrees to West Essex residents