Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Wilkes University to its 2024 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the University’s service, support and friendliness to transfer students. PTK uses 40 key factors related to the support and success of transfer students to create the Transfer Honor Roll. The organization …
The Borzell family presented Wilkes University with a check for $10,000 and awarded an additional $11,900 in scholarships to seven Wyoming Area High School graduates. The gifts are proceeds from the 2023 John Anthony “Beno” Borzell Golf Tournament. The event, now in its 12th year, has raised more than $236,000 …
Wilkes University is pleased to share the digitally immersive Spring/Summer 2024 issue of the Wilkes magazine! Each issue features stories, exciting academic updates, campus renovations and, of course, lots of news about our alumni. Learn more about our feature stories: To view the entire magazine, visit wilkes.edu/magazine. We hope you …
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) and the Academia-Community Transformation (ACT) Pharmacy Collaborative named the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University as an inaugural ACT Community Pharmacy Center of Excellence. The selection showcases Nesbitt School of Pharmacy’s commitment to advancing community pharmacy through teaching, service, scholarship, leadership …
Wilkes University is deeply saddened by the news of University of the Arts’ sudden closure. We understand how upsetting and unexpected this news is for both its students and their families. Wilkes stands ready to support UArts students with pathways to finish their studies without compromising their passion for the …
Due to the National Weather Service’s heat advisory warning, the Juneteenth celebration originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, will now be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, in the Jean and Paul Adams Commons on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. Wilkes University …
Historian or Data Analyst? Why Not Both? Hughes found a love for writing, history and data analysis that prepared her perfectly for a master’s degree in history at Duquesne University. At her high school in Great Bend, Pennsylvania, Kaelin Hughes ’24 discovered a love for writing and journalism as her …
Center, Team Member, and Director Recognized for Outstanding Performance and Collaboration The Wilkes University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) returned from the Pennsylvania SBDC (PASBDC) Growth Conference with a sweep of prestigious awards, recognizing their outstanding performance and dedication to client success in 2023. The PASBDC Growth Conference, held at …
The University will also honor Anthony (Tony) DaRe with the Chairperson’s Award. Wilkes University will celebrate its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2024 Founders Gala on Thursday, May 30. Now in its tenth year, the gala will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Westmoreland Club, 59 …
Wilkes University awarded more than 700 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at its 77th spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18. The ceremony for graduate students receiving doctoral and master’s degrees was held at 10 a.m., while the ceremony for undergraduates receiving bachelor’s degrees was held at 3 p.m. Both …