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Honoring Women in Engineering at Wilkes University

by Vicki Mayk June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

International Women in Engineering Day is celebrated on June 23. This global awareness campaign, coordinated…
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Orientation Team: Senior Abdul Almeky Guides First-Year Students As E-Mentor Coordinator

by Vicki Mayk June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

Wilkes University senior Abdul Almeky guides first-year students as they begin their Wilkes journey as…
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Wilkes President Patrick F. Leahy Honored By  Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce

by Vicki Mayk June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

Wilkes University President Patrick F. Leahy was honored with the President’s Achievement Award by the…
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Wilkes University Department of Public Safety Hosts Active Attack Response Training For Area Law Enforcement

by Vicki Mayk June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

The Wilkes University Department of Public Safety in partnership with the Wyoming Police Department hosted…
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Wilkes Honors Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins  As 2018 Business Partner of the Year

by Vicki Mayk June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

Wilkes University honored the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as its 2018 Business Partner of the Year. The award…
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Wilkes University Dedicates Veterans Memorial Court

by Samantha Stanich June 6, 2019June 7, 2019

June 6, 2019June 7, 2019

The dedication was held on June 6, the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Wilkes University dedicated…
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Meet Danica Benson

by Samantha Stanich June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

Danica is a student in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, with the goal of obtaining…
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Meet the Director of International Admissions: Abby Love

by Samantha Stanich June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019

What do you do as the director of international admissions? As the international admissions counselor…
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Meet Scott Heffelfinger

by Samantha Stanich June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

As an environmental engineering major, Scott has had some amazing opportunities and experiences at Wilkes.…
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Maslow Foundation Salon Reading Series at Wilkes University Highlights Maslow Family Creative Writing Program from June 16-20

by Samantha Stanich June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

NPR Book Critic Maureen Corrigan Highlights the Week’s Readings Wilkes University’s Maslow Foundation Salon Reading…

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2 weeks ago by WilkesU Tips from our admissions ambassador @cassidyy_taylor @wilkesuadmissions ・・・ Introducing our new weekly feature: Each week students, faculty, and staff will be sharing their Wilkes tips. Check out what our tour guide, Cassidy, said about scheduling a visit!
7 days ago by WilkesU Artist @lyngodley ’s exhibit, currently at the @sordonigallery , is LIT! Inspired by the interaction of light, Godley combines LEDs and fiber optics with photography to study the therapeutic applications of light, as well as the emotional and physical impact light has on the viewer. She will speak about her work on Monday, July 15 at the gallery. See a preview of the show in our story! ☝️
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Meet Abby Love, our @wilkesuadmissions associate director of international admissions, who says that she loves the opportunity to “bring a little bit of the world to Wilkes University.” Find our more about her on the front page of news.wilkes.edu.
4 days ago by WilkesU It was bittersweet morning for the Wilkes community as members gathered for a special Farewell Open House in honor of President Patrick F. Leahy and Senior Vice President and Provost Anne Skleder, who will both begin presidential posts at @monmouthuniversity and @brenauuniversity , respectively. Thank you, congratulations and the best of luck to you both from your #WilkesU family!
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Great news from @wbspenguins !!! ・・・ Wilkes University has named the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as its 2018 Business Partner of the Year. The award was established to recognize partner organizations that demonstrate outstanding quality, value and service to Wilkes University. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins organization was selected for its support of the University’s inaugural ice hockey season. Wilkes men’s and women’s ice hockey teams use the Toyota Sportsplex as their home ice rink. Outfitted with Wilkes locker rooms and team amenities, the Toyota Sportsplex also serves as practice space for the Penguins. The organization also helped promote Wilkes games and team events.…
5 days ago by WilkesU Say what you will about the abundance of rain as of late, but there are some members of our community making the most of it! #flowersofwilkes #beautifulcampus #stopandsmelltheroses #imaginewilkes
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Can you believe this view from the fourth floor of the beautiful Cohen Science Center, home of the @wilkeseees program? Cohen also houses Biology and Health Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry Come visit! #ImagineWilkes #GatewaytotheFuture
1 week ago by WilkesU Just beautiful #WilkesU ! Find out about our programs and get a tour at our July 19 open house Wilkes.edu/openhouse #gatewaytothefuture #imaginewilkes
6 days ago by WilkesU @lyssa_dubose , a commuter student herself, shares her top 4 tips for incoming commuter students in this week’s #ColonelJournal !
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Have you seen our beautiful campus? It’s time for a visit! wilkes.edu/visit #gatewaytothefuture #ImagineWilkes