The University of Akron awarded degrees to several area residents this spring.

They include:

• Nicole Brenza of Delaware, a master’s in speech.

• Kush Patel of Delaware, a bachelor’s in computer science.

• Shelby Smith of Delaware, a bachelor of arts in business.

• Brian Randazzo of Delaware, an associate of applied science.

• Brian Randazzo of Delaware, a bachelor of science in electronic engineering.

• Kelly Flood of Dublin, a bachelor of science in educational sport studies.

• Shruthi Munagala of Dublin, a master of computer science.

• Praneeth Paladugula of Dublin, a master of computer science.

• Patricia Pappas of Dublin, a bachelor of science in biology.

• Juleah Parker of Dublin, a bachelor of arts in business.

• Abdullah Yousef of Dublin, a bachelor of science in emergency management and homeland security.

• Matthew Hylton of Galena, a master’s in accounting.

• Emilie Wetzel of Galena, a bachelor of business administration.

• Kristin Siders of Johnstown, a master’s in speech.

• Madison Corrigan Alda of Marysville, a bachelor of arts in speech.

• Misti Drope of Marysville, a master of science in nursing child/adolescent acute care.

• Aaron Bardelang of Powell, a bachelor of science in educational sport studies.

• Taylor Habegger of Westerville, a bachelor of science in early childhood education.

• Amanda Palenik of Westerville, a bachelor of science in chemical engineering.

• Camryn Rabourn of Westerville, a bachelor of science in natural sciences.

• Holly Walton of Columbus, a bachelor of science in nursing.

• Nathanael Steiner of Marengo, master of science in education principalship.