Kelly Clisham

Wilkes University’s Passan School of Nursing was recently awarded $750,000 through a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). The funds will be used to create a new, state-of-the-art nursing simulation center, which will ensure that all nursing students will have the educational technologies needed to succeed in a rapidly changing healthcare …

Wilkes University’s commitment to recognizing the importance of entrepreneurial thinking, creativity and innovation will now have an even bigger impact through a $1.5 million leadership gift from the Cohen Family. The Cohen Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI) will be fully integrated into the academic portfolio of the College of …

When the Luzerne County Arts and Entertainment Hall of Fame announced its inductees for the class of 2024, the list included two names with a long legacy at Wilkes University — Annette Evans and Al Groh. Both Evans and Groh made an impact on the Wilkes campus and in the …

For many of us, we are doing what we did four years ago. Mailing in our ballot or waiting in line to vote at our county’s polling location. We know the drill. But for many others out there, it is also their first time exercising their right to vote in …

Sharing a passion for local news and Wilkes University, Theresa Karambelas and Kerry Miscavage ’95 step up to offer valuable internship experiences at two respected news outlets in northeastern Pennsylvania. Theresa Karambelas Communicates a Passion for Public Broadcasting Clayton Karambelas ’49 had a passion for Wilkes University that went back …

Brian Bogert is an expert storyteller, though you won’t find him in the English or creative writing departments. The director of institutional research uses data to draft his narratives for departments across campus. These stories, built from surveys and numbers, help gauge the effectiveness of Wilkes programs so the University …

Recent graduates from Wilkes University’s Passan School of Nursing achieved a 98.72 percent pass rate on the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The 78 accelerated bachelors of science in nursing (ABSN) and traditional bachelors of science in nursing (BSN) graduates from the Passan School of Nursing who recently …

Thomas Baldino, retired professor of political science at Wilkes University, and co-author Paula Holoviak, professor of philosophy and government at Kutztown University, will hold a book signing and Q&A for their book, Pennsylvania Government and Politics, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Barnes & Noble in the …

Wilkes University is thrilled to announce a transformative gift of $1 million from William Bush, a dedicated advocate for education and community engagement. This generous contribution will bolster the Bonner Leader Program and the Wilkes Fund, reinforcing our commitment to fostering student leadership and civic involvement. With a strong background …

New Agreement Streamlines Path to Engineering Bachelor’s Degree at Wilkes University and Offers Scholarships to NCC Students Wilkes University and Northampton Community College (NCC) announced a new partnership to align their curricula for engineering students, creating a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing an associate of science degree in engineering …