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Wilkes University Sophomore Holly Jones: From Camper to Coordinator with WEBS Camp

by Vicki Mayk July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

It’s been a full circle experience for Wilkes University sophomore Holly Jones who has gone…
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SHINE Of Luzerne County Announces Opening Of New Centers In West Pittston and Wilkes-Barre in Fall 2019

by Sarah Bedford July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

SHINE of Luzerne County at Wilkes University has announced that it will open two new…
Events Featured Sordoni Art Gallery
Lyn Godley Illuminates Her Creative Process in Sordoni Art Gallery Lecture

by Sarah Bedford July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

Lyn Godley is obsessed with light. That obsession has been what has driven her career…
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High School Juniors, Seniors Can “Discover Pharmacy” at Wilkes University During Two-Day Camp, August 13-14

by Sarah Bedford July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy will provide high school juniors and seniors with a…
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Class of 2023 Finds Adventure at Wilkes University: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Orientation

by Sarah Bedford July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

As the second orientation session for first-year students draws near, the newest class of Colonels…
Featured Student Life Student Spotlight
Orientation Team: Senior Caitlin Klinger Emphasizes Importance of Community as Civic Engagement Coordinator

by Sarah Bedford July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

Whether it’s helping out jungle cats in need in North Carolina or right here on…
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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…
Behind the Scenes Featured Student Life Student Spotlight
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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2 weeks ago by WilkesU Imagine a place that offers all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college, open to all who show potential. #ImagineWilkes #gatewaytothefuture #colonelpride Visit us on Friday, July 19! wilkes.edu/openhouse
16 hours ago by WilkesU This week in honor of #nationalinternday we celebrate @wilkesuinterns students who are gaining valuable work experience with organizations all over the world. Meet @mark_mullins7 , senior @jayssidhuschool #finance major who is interning this summer with Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, N.Y. Mark shares what he’s learned so far and why it’s so important. • • • #wilkesu #internships #whatididonmysummervacation #hardworkpaysoff #imaginewilkes #gatewaytothefuture #yourehired
1 week ago by WilkesU What an amazing #WilkesOrientation weekend. Thanks to everyone who made it happen - and thanks to our new first-year students! #WelcometoWilkes !
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Who’s gonna have a blast at Summer Orientation Weekend #2 ? THIS GUY! Along with all of our incoming first-year students. Read five things you didn’t know about orientation on the cover of news.wilkes.edu! #orientation #colonelpride #jdubs #welcometowilkes
6 days ago by WilkesU In this week’s edition of the #ColonelJournal , @lyssa_dubose takes you to the @sordonigallery where it’s #LIT ! Go see this cool exhibit until Aug. 4 #artandscience #industrialdesign #ledlights @lyngodley
2 weeks ago by WilkesU @wilkeswomenslax ・・・ ɴᴏᴛ ᴀ ᴛᴇᴀᴍ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴀ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ. . Monday morning feels; can’t wait to have everyone back on campus in August. #WilkesLax
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Senior #neuroscience and #biology major Abdul Almeky loves being an e-mentor student coordinator, helping first-year students get acquainted with #WilkesU during summer orientation. Read his story on the cover of news.wilkes.edu.
2 weeks ago by WilkesU “Why wouldn’t I give my time to help my community if I can?” What a world this would be if everyone adopted @wilkessmc major @caitlinklinger ‘s community service philosophy! Read all about her experience as civic engagement coordinator and her work with the first-year student orientation this weekend on the front page of news.wilkes.edu. Thanks for all you do, Caitlin! #wilkesu #colonelpride #communityservice #givingback
3 weeks ago by WilkesU What a beautiful Orientation 2019 weekend it has been. Today our incoming first-year students spent the day volunteering at over 20 organizations all over the region including @americanredcross , Ruth’s Place, @wvca_kids , and the @wilkes_barrefamilyymca ! Great job, Colonels!
5 days ago by WilkesU #WilkesU professors are there for you - every step of the way. Like @wilkespharm associate professor Kimberly Ference and third-year pharmacy student Zara Mirza. Read Zara’s story on the home page of Wilkes.edu. #ImagineWilkes #mentorship #pharmacy #pharmily #visitwilkes