WILLIAMSBURG — University of the Cumberlands is pleased to announce that 606 students completed their studies and earned degrees on Dec. 23, 2016.

In total, there were 101 bachelor’s degrees, 443 master’s degrees and 10 doctoral degrees.

The conferred degrees also included one associate degree and 51 education specialists.

Several local students were among the graduates, including:

— Hannah Abner of Winchester who earned a Master of Arts in Teaching degree.

— Kayla Epperson of Winchester who earned a Master of Arts in Education degree.

— Laura Faulkner of Winchester who earned a Master of Arts in Education degree.

— Freedom Richardson of Winchester who earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, University of the Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction that currently offers four undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study; 10 pre-professional programs; 10 graduate degrees distributed in eight areas including two doctorates and seven master degrees; certifications in education; and online programs.

For more information, visit www.ucumberlands.edu.