Wilkes University hosted the 22nd annual Norman Mailer Society Conference, “What Would Norman Mailer Say?” from Oct. 9-11. In connection with the conference presentations and discussions, the University dedicated the Mailer Archives in the E.S. Farley Library. Norman Mailer’s creative work spanned novels, newsprint, magazine, stage and screen. He produced …
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The Tony Award-winning comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike runs Oct. 2-5 Wilkes University Theatre opens the 2025-26 season with the conflict and the comedy of family dynamics in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang. Under the direction of Jon Liebetrau, associate professor of …
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Wilkes University has announced the following faculty members have been promoted to the rank of full professor: Edward Bednarz III was promoted to professor of mechanical engineering. Bednarz joined Wilkes University in 2013. A Wilkes alumnus with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and physics, Bednarz earned his master’s degree …
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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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UPDATE: Last week, SHINE of Luzerne County at Wilkes University reached out to the campus community seeking support to capture the People’s Choice Award at the campaign kickoff event for the United Way of Wyoming Valley. SHINE walked away with the award and $5,000 to help local children and their …
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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 …