Wilkes University welcomed 14 new faculty members for the fall 2025 semester: The new faculty and their areas of specialization include:David Carey joined the College of Arts and Sciences as an associate professor of computer science in the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. He previously served as chair …
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With just a click or two, you can help SHINE of Luzerne County at Wilkes University secure a People’s Choice award — and a $5,000 prize — from the United Way of Wyoming Valley. SHINE is an after-school program for students in first through eighth grade. But the program does …
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Wilkes University awarded degrees to more than 400 graduates in the McHale Athletic Center during summer commencement. The program included a welcome from David Ward, senior vice president and provost. Ben Toll, associate professor of political science and chair of the Faculty Affairs Council, and Brian Bogert, member of the …
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Wilkes University launched a new certificate program in medicinal cannabis for the fall 2025 semester. Aimed at both current and aspiring healthcare professionals, this program will help meet the growing demand for workers with an understanding of cannabis and cannabis-related products. The 16-credit, fully online program provides students with an …
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Administrators, faculty, staff and students, as well as members of the surrounding community, recently gathered to celebrate the dedication of the Dr. Richard Abbas Alley School of Education at Wilkes University. Alley, local physician, philanthropist and humanitarian, built a career providing exceptional care to patients in northeastern Pennsylvania for decades. He …
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Following a summer of maintenance and a quick change to the season opener, the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University will host a new exhibit and a heightened commitment to community engagement. After going dark this summer for planned maintenance, the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University planned to open …
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Wilkes University kicked off the 2025-26 academic year with Welcome Weekend, Aug. 21 to 24. The weekend of events was a prelude to the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 25. Welcome Weekend Move-in for first-year and transfer students started at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21. Returning students moved …
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When Josh Dombrowski started his college search, he knew about Wilkes University’s small class sizes and personal connections between faculty and students. He liked the fact that Wilkes was only about an hour drive from his hometown of Shamokin, Pennsylvania. Then a visit to campus sealed the deal. “I fell …
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Wilkes University recently recognized 11 faculty and staff members at the 2025 Teacher Recognition and Effectiveness Committee (TREC) Awards Ceremony. The recipients of this year’s awards are: Megan Youmans, 2025 Carpenter Award RecipientMegan Youmans, associate professor of chemistry, received the Carpenter Award. The award, considered Wilkes University’s highest honor for …
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When Minnie Nguyen, a senior from Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, came to Wilkes, she thought a pharmacy major was the path to her future. After experimenting with plants, birds and bacteria, she discovered a love for lab work and a major in biology. Before she changed her major, Nguyen served as …