Sheetal Soni of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, has graduated from the University of Scranton, Scranton, Pa., with a bachelor of science degree in political science.

Lafayette College, Easton, Pa., announced that two students from the local area were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester: John T. Siemann of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, class of 2008; and Kari R. Barkley of Millstone, class of 2006.

Michael J. Franken of Allentown has earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing from Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa. He is the son of Vicki and James Franken and a 2001 graduate of Allentown High School.

Kimberly Reid, daughter of Linda and Edward Reid of Allentown, has received her juris doctor degree from Vermont Law School, South Royalton. She received her bachelor’s degree with a dual major in political science and history from Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y.

Rider University, Lawrenceville, has awarded degrees to the following graduates from the local area:

Jennifer Theresa DePinto of Imlaystown, bachelor of science in business administration degree in finance; Jennifer Lynn Festa, bachelor of arts degree in sociology; Eric Herkert, Clarksburg section of Millstone, bachelor of arts degree in mathematics; and John Roland Stefani of Clarksburg, bachelor of science in business administration degree in computer information systems.