Several students from the Richmond area were among the 5,863 students Boston University awarded academic degrees to in May. They are: Allison S. Hartnett of Midlothian, bachelor of arts degree in history and religion, summa cum laude. Carey C. Archer of Richmond, bachelor of arts in marine science. Sarah E. Arenstein of Richmond, bachelor of science in communication.

A Boston University medical student accused of robbing women who advertised erotic services on Craigslist, killing one of them, had items belonging to both victims in his apartment, a law enforcement source says.