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  • Wilkes University to Host LitFest from June 15-19

    by Mandy Pennington June 9, 2025
    June 9, 2025

    Wilkes University will host its fifth annual LitFest, including a 20th anniversary celebration for the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, from June 15-19. Sponsored by the creative writing program as part of its June residency, the celebration of the written word features a variety of events including literary …

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  • MORGAN MILLARD: A Future Towards Justice

    by Brie Friedman May 28, 2025
    May 28, 2025

    Morgan Millard, a graduating senior, leaves Wilkes University with cherished memories on and off the field, friendships that will last a lifetime and an exciting future in law.  Millard is a political science major minoring in women’s and gender studies, international relations and legal studies. With an interest in America …

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  • CAMERON BUTKA: Discipline and Balance Make for a Winning Combination

    by Mandy Pennington May 27, 2025
    May 27, 2025

    Cameron Butka always knew he wanted to go to a small school that was close to home. “It’s kind of a funny story,” says Butka of Scranton, Pennsylvania. “The minute I walked on campus, it felt like the right fit. I always felt I was in the right spot.”  At …

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  • Dr. Richard Abbas Alley Gives $2 Million to Wilkes University School of Education

    by Mandy Pennington May 21, 2025
    May 21, 2025

    Wilkes University has received a $2 million gift to support its School of Education. The gift, given by local physician and philanthropist Dr. Richard Abbas Alley, will be used to support the University’s mission of providing transformative educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate students in the study of education.  The …

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  • Jesse R. Simon Receives Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year Award

    by Brie Friedman May 19, 2025
    May 19, 2025

    Wilkes University recently named Jesse R. Simon of Kingston, Pennsylvania, as the recipient of the Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year Award. Simon graduated on Saturday, May 17, with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education. Prior to Wilkes, Simon earned his associate’s degree in social work from …

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  • Pharmacy Podcast Network Recognizes Wilkes Alumni Among Top 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy

    by Mandy Pennington May 5, 2025
    May 5, 2025

    Pharmacy Podcast Network, the world’s largest network of podcasts dedicated to pharmacy professionals and industry insiders leading pharmacy care, has honored two Wilkes alumni, Cody Morcom, PharmD ’20 and Courtney Smith, PharmD ’14, with Pharmacy 50 awards for 2024.  “The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is proud to have two alumni …

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  • Wilkes Esports Earns Atlantic Conference Championship

    by Mandy Pennington April 30, 2025
    April 30, 2025

    When Esports made its debut on the Wilkes campus just two years ago, even its program manager, Robert Eskra, never imagined that it would be competing – and winning – on larger stages this quickly.  “It is silly to say, but the only word I can use is historic,” said …

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  • NORI ZACCHEO: Choosing Medicine Over Crime Scenes

    by Brie Friedman April 28, 2025
    April 28, 2025

    Nori Zaccheo, a P2 pharmacy major with a concentration in public health, shows a true example of following her passion, curiosity and love for learning. Zaccheo is a nontraditional student who earned bachelor degrees in chemistry and forensic science and a master’s degree in forensic science from Syracuse University. With …

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  • Alternative Spring Break: Students Choose Service Over Vacation

    by Brie Friedman April 25, 2025
    April 25, 2025

    Most spring breakers flock back to their hometowns, some find respite in seeking adventure abroad and others seek opportunities for service and growth as an individual.  In early March, Wilkes University’s alternative spring break program, part of the University’s office of civic engagement, hosted three separate trips to Amarillo, Texas, …

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  • Upcoming Spring Concerts Bloom with Variety, Classics and Modern Voices

    by Brie Friedman April 25, 2025
    April 25, 2025

    Wilkes University’s Division of Performing Arts is excited to present its spring concert series from April 27-30, 2025, at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts and First Presbyterian Church. The concerts, which showcase vocal, orchestral and band performances, are free and open to the public. Audiences can …

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