UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Local student

participates in research festival

Nailah Roberts, of Allentown, was one of around 140 students to participate in the university's 11th annual Spring Undergraduate Research Festival, which "celebrates student contributions to research, scholarly and creative work" at the school, according to a press release.

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

Local resident earns degree

Alana Bryn Patton, of Allentown, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communication sciences and disorders as part of the class of 2015.