Members of the University community and invited guests gathered in November to dedicate the Dr. Bing K. Wong College of Arts and Sciences and offer thanks to the donor who made the naming of the College possible. With 25 undergraduate majors and two graduate programs spread throughout multiple buildings on …
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After careful reflection and many years of distinguished service, President Greg Cant, has informed the Board of Trustees of his intention to retire in August 2026. David Ward, senior vice president and provost, will assume the role of chief operating officer and provost effective immediately to support the University in …
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Wilkes University has received two grants, totaling more than $1.2 million, from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support innovation and workforce development within the region. “This is a tremendous achievement for our faculty as well as the greater community,” said President Greg Cant, noting the competitive nature of NSF …
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Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is proud to support the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) We’re Your Pharmacist campaign to promote the vital patient care provided by hospital and health-system pharmacists. The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is one of the first seven schools of pharmacy in the nation …
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“Entrepreneurship is not a solo venture,” says Terry Chase, executive director of the newly established Cohen Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. “It takes the support of multiple parties and that is the role that the CCEI is designed to fulfill.” Formed in 2025 as a result of a transformative gift …
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Wilkes University continues to be ranked among national universities in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges ranking of American colleges and universities. For 2026, Wilkes stands at 318 among 434 national universities. This is the 22nd consecutive year Wilkes has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report and …
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Wilkes University has received the largest individual donation in its history to support its College of Arts and Sciences. The leadership level gift, given by professor emeritus of mathematics Bing K. Wong, PhD, will support the key strategic objectives of the university. “In 1968, I was appointed professor and chairman …
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Wilkes University announced today that Arthur D. Glass II, MBA, CPA will join the University as interim chief financial officer. Glass brings more than 26 years of leadership experience in higher education finance and administration. His areas of responsibility have encompassed human resources, business operations, procurement and contracts, information technology, …
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Wilkes University to its 2025 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the University’s service, support and friendliness to transfer students. PTK uses 40 key factors related to the support and success of transfer students to create the Transfer Honor Roll. The organization …
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The Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus Initiative has named Wilkes University as a designated PA Hunger-Free Campus. The program, which launched in 2022, consists of a coalition of colleges and universities focused on addressing hunger and other basic needs for students while creating opportunities for connection among student hunger advocates. The program …