Two local students were among the several students to be honored by the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford for their roles in student life.

Marissa Merritt, a graduating history-political science major from Kersey, received the K. James Evans Student Affairs Award for outstanding leadership, scholarship, character and service to the university.

Also, Jarod Piccioli, a graduating exercise science major from Bradford, received the K. James Evans Student Affairs Award for outstanding leadership, scholarship, character and service to the university.

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DeKALB, Ill. — Godwin Ekpe of Bradford, Pa., graduated from Northern Illinois University in June, receiving a Doctor of Philosophy degree in economics and a Master of Science degree in statistics.