Wilmington College is announcing the names of December graduates earning bachelor of arts (BA), bachelor of science (BS) and master’s in education degrees at the close of the 2016 fall semester.

Wilmington College is an independent college in Wilmington, Ohio, with a hallmark for hands-on learning opportunities. Founded in 1870 by Quakers, WC hosts 1,100 students at its main campus and another 200 at two satellite locations in Cincinnati. The college competes in 20 sports as a member of NCAA D-III and the Ohio Athletic Conference. Additional information may be obtained at www.wilmington.edu.

Highland County residents earning degrees included:

HILLSBORO – Jennifer L. Smith of Murray Road, BA, business administration; Corey A. Walker of Dunlap Road, BA, education and mathematics.

LYNCHBURG – James Walker of South Sycamore Street, BA, education.

Submitted by Mary Burnell, WC public relations assistant.