LAWRENCE -- The names of more than 1,440 candidates for degrees for the fall 2012 semester at the University of Kansas have been announced by the Office of the University Registrar. Area students are as follows:

James Baughman, Stockton, son of Lorraine and David Baughman, Stockton. He is a graduate of Stockton High School. He received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering.

Jordan Carroll, Atwood, son of Craig and Tina Carroll, Atwood. He is a graduate of Rawlins County High School. He received a bachelor of science in atmospheric science.

Stephanie Cosgriff, Hays, daughter of Sandra Guthrie, Hays. She is a graduate of Hays High School. She received a bachelor of general studies in history.

Jenny Faber, Hays, daughter of Paul and Jacinta Faber, Hays. She is a graduate of Hays High School. She received a master of arts in Germanic languages and literatures.

Brett Keenan, Ness City. He received a master of science in physics.

Kellee Kirkpatrick, Hays, daughter of Kevin and Nora Kirkpatrick, Hays. She is a graduate of Ellinwood High School. She received a doctor of philosophy in political science.

Rachel Lantis, Ellis, daughter of Dawn Lantis, Ellis. She is a graduate of Hays High School. She received a bachelor of arts in African and African-American studies.

Jodi Murphy, Waldo, daughter of Bradley and Jenjer Murphy, Waldo. She is a graduate of Natoma High School. She received a bachelor of science in education and psychology minor.

Katelin Neuenschwander, Hoxie, daughter of Karl and Marie Neuenschwander, Hoxie. She is a graduate of Hoxie High School. She received a bachelor of science in business in accounting.

Tessa Reuber, Atwood, daughter of David Reuber, Atwood, and Patricia Horinek, Atwood. She is a graduate of Rawlins County High School. She received a bachelor of fine arts in design.

Graduate and undergraduate degrees are conferred in December based on work completed during the fall semester. Because KU conducts only one formal commencement each year, many students graduating in the fall or summer terms will return May 19 for the traditional walk down the hill into Memorial Stadium for the ceremony.

Four of KU's colleges and schools conducted recognition programs or hooding ceremonies in December to honor those planning to graduate in fall 2012: the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education and the School of Engineering.