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Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Wilkes University’s Newest Students from Panama

by Vicki Mayk February 20, 2020

February 20, 2020

A new group of students arrived from the Republic of Panama in January. Sponsored by…
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Engineers Week 2020: It’s all About Reverse Engineering in Advanced Machine Design Class

by Vicki Mayk February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

In honor of National Engineers Week, Feb. 16-22, News@Wilkes visited a mechanical engineering class. Things…
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Wilkes University Electrical Engineering Professor Wei Du Authors Book Chapter

by Vicki Mayk February 18, 2020

February 18, 2020

Wei Du, assistant professor of electrical engineering at Wilkes University, has contributed a chapter to…
Featured Student Life Student Spotlight
Sidhu School Senior Cody Geidel Turns Class Assignment Into A Business

by Vicki Mayk February 17, 2020

February 17, 2020

Senior entrepreneurship major Cody Geidel was in a pickle when he had to come up…
Arts Faculty Spotlight
Meet Nancy McKinley, Ph.D., Faculty Member in the Maslow Family Graduate Creative Writing Program

by Vicki Mayk February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Nancy McKinley, Ph.D., can make a claim few faculty in the Maslow Family Graduate Creative…
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Wilkes University Preserves Black History Through Transcribe-a-Thon on Feb. 18

by Vicki Mayk February 14, 2020February 20, 2020

February 14, 2020February 20, 2020

Members of the Wilkes University community will take an active role in preserving black history when…
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Wilkes University to Honor Esther B. Davidowitz at Founders Gala 2020

by Gabrielle D'Amico February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

Wilkes University will celebrate its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2020 Founders…
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Wilkes University Named a Military Friendly School For Tenth Consecutive Year

by Gabrielle D'Amico February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

For the tenth consecutive year, Wilkes University has been designated a Military Friendly® School by…
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Zbigniew J. Witczak, Ph.D. of Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Appointed to Editorial Board of the International Journal Antibiotics

by Vicki Mayk February 5, 2020

February 5, 2020

Zbigniew J. Witczak, Ph.D., professor in the pharmaceutical sciences department in Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School…
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Wilkes University Theatre Presents “The Spitfire Grill” On Feb. 20-23

by Vicki Mayk February 3, 2020February 18, 2020

February 3, 2020February 18, 2020

Wilkes University Theatre presents the award-winning musical, “The Spitfire Grill.” Performances will take place on…

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1 day ago by WilkesU Hey students! Share your opinion and win $20 Amazon gift cards! Today you received an email with a link to the survey - take a minute to fill it out and you could win one of those 50 cards WOOHOO ❤️ @wilkesu_studev
8 hours ago by WilkesU Hip Hop Club on the #TikTok dance floor - come out and participate! @wilkesualumni #wilkesgivingday2020 #2202020 #ittakestwo #wilkesandyou link #inthebio
1 week ago by WilkesU #WilkesGivingDay is one week from today! It’s a great chance to give to the program of your choice: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, @jayssidhuschool , @wilkessoe , @wilkespharm , @wilkesnursing , @wilkescolonels , E.S. Farley Library and Innovation, Student Life and Student Scholarships. Which program is ahead in donations? Check the leaderboard at Wilkes.edu/givingday #linkinbio @wilkesualumni #ittakestwo #wilkesandyou #22020 #givetowilkes #familyofcolonels
1 day ago by WilkesU We can’t wait until tomorrow to be with everyone on line in support of “Giving Day.” #givingday #wilkes &you #givetowilkes
1 week ago by WilkesU 10 DAYS TO 2-20-20!!! From @wilkesu_studev : We are 10 days away from @wilkesu Giving Day‼️Stay tuned all week for stories, updates and more! We appreciate your support! #give2wilkes #ittakestwo
1 week ago by WilkesU For the tenth consecutive year, Wilkes University has been designated a Military Friendly® School by Viqtory Media, parent company @gijobsmagazine . The 2020-2021 list recognizes the colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to support #USMilitary service members, veterans and spouses as students and after graduation. #familyofcolonels
12 hours ago by WilkesU It’s finally here - the first-ever #WilkesGivingDay ! Be an important part of this historic movement by supporting the #WilkesUniversity programs you love best . Click on the link #inthebio , watch the videos, check the leaderboard to see which programs are ahead and SHARE THE LOVE #ItTakesTwo #WilkesAndYou #familyofcolonels #makehistory #sharethelove
3 days ago by WilkesU A big Wilkes welcome to the 39 @ifarhu students who arrived from #Panama to begin their undergraduate studies - and experience snow for the first time! @wilkesu .internationalengage #ifarhu4 #familyofcolonels #vivapanama #gowilkes
1 week ago by WilkesU IT’S HEEEEEEEEEERE!!!! The brand new computer cluster made possible by the nearly $500k grant from the @nsfgov is the most powerful device of its kind in our region. What does this mean for our College of Science and Engineering students? They along with faculty will be able to tackle challenging computational problems such as predicting the efficacy of potential drugs, understanding the evolution of bacterial genomes and designing new semiconductors - and that’s just the beginning! #imaginewilkes #gatewaytothefuture #familyofcolonels
1 week ago by WilkesU From @wilkesuadmissions - another #ColonelOvernight in the books! our #FutureColonels had fun at the Paint & Snack last night