Graduates from the Passan School of Nursing at Wilkes University were honored during a pinning ceremony on Friday, May 19, in the McHale Athletic Center at Simms Center on Main. Graduates of the traditional, four-year bachelor of science in nursing program were recognized. Also honored were graduates of the Accelerated…
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Many of the members of the Wilkes University Class of 2023 will walk across the stage to receive diplomas, and then step right in to a new job or grad school. Here is just a sample of our graduates and where they are headed:
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Help comes in many forms. And Sreyneat Chan, 24, is grateful for all of it. Chan comes from humble beginnings. A native of Cambodia, she spent most of her life in rural shelters and non- governmental organizations (NGOs). She lost both of her parents at a young age, leaving her…
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Wilkes University recognized 10 faculty and staff members at the 2023 Teacher Recognition and Effectiveness Committee (TREC) Awards Ceremony. The recipients of this year’s awards are: Andrew Miller, 2023 Carpenter Award RecipientAndrew Miller, associate professor of political science, received the Carpenter Award for Teaching. The award, considered Wilkes’ highest honor…
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Kenneth Klemow, professor and chair of biology, received the Wilkes University Lifetime Achievement Award. The award, new in 2023, was presented to Klemow for over 40 years of service at Wilkes. He is set to retire at the end of May. Klemow joined Wilkes in 1982 and has taught an…
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Andrew P. Miller, associate professor of political science, received the Carpenter Award for Teaching. The award, considered Wilkes’ highest honor for teaching, recognizes an outstanding member of the faculty and includes a $1,000 award and a plaque. The awardee is nominated by their colleagues. Miller joined Wilkes in 2005. He…
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WANT TO SCORE YOUR DREAM JOB? The job search can be a stressful rite of passage for many soon-to-be college graduates, but not Ariel Reed. Reed landed job offers from not one but two TV stations before the end of the fall semester. “It’s unheard of to get a TV…
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Wilkes University is awarding bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees during the 76th spring commencement activities on Saturday, May 20. Graduate and doctoral students will receive their degrees at 10 a.m. with undergraduates honored at 3 p.m. As the big day approaches, graduates are enjoying their final week on campus as…
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After a nationwide search, Wilkes University has selected Scott Musa as the next director of athletics. Musa will replace current Athletic Director Addy Malatesta, who is retiring in June after 34 years at the University. Musa is a career athletics professional whose decades of experience at the Division III level…
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At Wilkes, you will… win awards. Wilkes University Marketing Communications was recently recognized by CUPRAP (College and University Public Relations and Associated Professionals) at the 16th annual CUPPIE Awards and Spring Professional Development Conference held from March 8 to 10 in Lancaster. Wilkes received a bronze award for the new…