Eastern Kentucky University recognized 1,072 graduates at the conclusion of the Fall 2018 semester.

The graduates were honored at separate academic college commencement ceremonies Dec. 14 at Alumni Coliseum.

Local EKU graduates include: David Wayne Bridgman, Stanford, MS, safety/security/emergency management; Carrie Peyton Underwood, Stanford, ASN, nursing; Leslie Raylina Gibson, Stanford, BA, Chemistry; Alicia Mae Henderson, Stanford, MAED, special education; Kelcey Sierra Helm, Stanford, BS, criminal justice; Erica Noel Huffman, Stanford, BBA, business; Elesha Ann Hilbert, Hustonville, BS, recreation and park administration; Clayton Andrew Sponcil, Stanford, BS, aviation; Boone Douglas Baird, Stanford, BS, agriculture; Megan Rayeanna Sponcil, Stanford, BA, English; Matthew Ruggless, Stanford, BA, Geography; Joshua Shaddox, Stanford, BA, History.