Two local residents have received their degree from Western Governors University (WGU).

The university held its 32nd semi-annual commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL, on Feb. 11 and celebrated the graduation of more than 11,000 graduates.

Among those graduated were Erica Kearns, of Clendenin, who received her master of science in special education, and Tammy Dobbins-Wolfe of Procious, who received her bachelor of arts in special education.