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Wilkes University Pharmacy Student Harrison Ferro of Berwick, Pa., Wins Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association “Know Pain Know Gain” Competition

by Vicki Mayk April 3, 2020

April 3, 2020

Harrison Ferro, a student in Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, was the 2020 winner…
Featured Student Spotlight
Wilkes University Junior Lindsay Becker Raises Awareness About Sexual Assault Via It’s On Us

by Vicki Mayk April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

Lindsay Becker, a native of Long Island, N.Y., is dedicating her college career to tackling…
Events News Releases
Wilkes University Announces Rescheduling of Pain and Addiction Summit With Physician and Addiction Specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky

by Vicki Mayk March 31, 2020

March 31, 2020

Wilkes University has announced that the Pain and Addiction Summit, previously scheduled for April 3,…
Behind the Scenes Covid-19 Faculty Spotlight Featured Uncategorized
Wilkes University Faculty Transition to Remote Teaching (The consensus? They Miss Their Students)

by Vicki Mayk March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Thomas Franko, Wilkes University assistant professor of pharmacy practice, says his teaching philosophy has always…
Covid-19 Student Life
Wilkes University Health and Wellness Counselors Offer Tips for Managing Anxiety and Fears about COVID-19

by Vicki Mayk March 26, 2020April 3, 2020

March 26, 2020April 3, 2020

Feeling stress caused by the pandemic? Melissa Gaudio, Theresa DaKay and Amanda Leonard, who are…
Covid-19 Featured News Releases
COVID-19 Update: Wilkes University Extends Remote Learning Through End of Spring Semester 2020

by Vicki Mayk March 25, 2020March 26, 2020

March 25, 2020March 26, 2020

Wilkes University has made the difficult decision to extend remote learning through the end of…
Arts News Releases
Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University Cancels Exhibition Drawn To Abstraction: Prints from the 1960s and 70s

by Vicki Mayk March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020

The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University announces the cancelation of the exhibit Drawn to Abstraction:…
Events News Releases
Wilkes University Reschedules Rosenn Lecture with NPR’s Terry Gross

by Vicki Mayk March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

Wilkes University has canceled the April 19 Max Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities with…
Featured Student Life Student Spotlight
Education Is An Adventure for Pharmacy Student Maverick Reed

by Vicki Mayk March 12, 2020March 12, 2020

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020

Maverick Reed says his biggest personal goal is to “always keep moving, and never cheat…
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Wilkes University Establishes Online Resources for COVID-19

by Vicki Mayk March 11, 2020

March 11, 2020

Wilkes University is actively monitoring COVID-19 and its spread. A committee of campus members representing…

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5 hours ago by WilkesU Great news! Wilkes just announced new economic relief awards for transfer students impacted by COVID-19 - in addition to merit awards. Find out more link in bio #wellgetthroughthistogether #colonelscare #becolonel
6 days ago by WilkesU An update from Dr. @paul_s_adams77 . Be sure to check the Wilkes.edu/coronavirus page linked in the bio for all COVID-19 info. • • • Dear Members of the Wilkes Community, This weekend, national health officials extended guidelines for social distancing until at least April 30. Though we anticipated the need to maintain physical distance until COVID-19 peaked in our area, this new time frame provides unfortunate clarity about just how long this period of separation could extend. It is becoming increasingly clear that we cannot hold commencement on May 16. This is not what any of us wanted, but it is…
5 days ago by WilkesU So your work station is right next to your fridge - what to do? Dr. Manning has some practical tips for you! @dhmanning @wilkespharm
6 days ago by WilkesU April is #sexualassaultawareness month, and for the third year Wilkes is participating in the Red Flag Campaign. Even though this year is virtual, we’ll be sharing info all month about what red flags you should look for in relationships. Find out more at Wilkes.edu/wearred #WilkesWearsRed ❤️
8 hours ago by WilkesU @lindsay__becker ‘21 is dedicating her college career to tackling one of the most important topics for colleges - sexual assault. She co-founded the Wilkes chapter of @itsonuswilkesu with fellow #criminology major @_itsashleyb_ . Read all about her and @itsonus on the front page of news.wilkes.edu #sexualassaultawareness
1 week ago by WilkesU Musical theatre major @kris_tjornhom , along with all of his classmates in Jazz dance class, were practicing hard and looking forward to the spring dance concert, his last as a senior, when COVID-19 changed those plans. When his performing arts professor and the choreographer of the show, Lynne Esgro, recommended he make a video, he agreed so he could "capture this moment for all of us and spread some positivity during these hard times." Thank you Kris, for showing us #WhereIsTheLove - right here! #BeColonel #ApartTogether #FamilyOfColonels #ImNotCryingYoureCrying
2 days ago by WilkesU Repost from @paul_s_adams77 • A greeting from the Burns Bell Tower on the South Campus Gateway. Sending all of you our very best greetings from campus! Be Colonel #forevercolonel #becolonel
1 day ago by WilkesU Bridget Giunta, who is not only the assistant to the president but teaches dance as part of the wellness programming, has some MUCH NEEDED stretching exercises for those with sore necks (all of us). Thanks @missbridget212 !
5 days ago by WilkesU In fact, it may be the best decision you make. Meet Jason, Lisbeth and Darien—three students who began their academic journeys at Wilkes as undeclared, and found their true career path through the help of the advisors at University College. Wilkes.edu/UC
4 days ago by WilkesU Repost from @wilkesuinterns • Interns are invaluable, their hard work is very important to our day to day operations. Thank you Abdullah for your creativity!