Chester Native Earns Master of Social Work

The names of more than 4,850 candidates for degrees at the University of Kansas this spring - representing 94 Kansas counties, 45 other states and 47 other countries - have been announced by the University Registrar. Among the graduates is Kyra Kelley, of Chester.

On May 13, Kelley received a Master of Social Work.

The Class of 2012 includes more than 1,600 students who completed degree work in summer and fall 2011. Because KU conducts only one formal Commencement ceremony each year, many of these graduates returne Sunday, May 13, for the university's 140th Commencement.