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 …
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The Borzell family presented Wilkes University with a check for $10,000 and awarded an additional $13,600 in scholarships to eight Wyoming Area High School graduates. The gifts are proceeds from the 2024 John Anthony “Beno” Borzell Golf Tournament. The event, now in its 13th year, has raised more than $275,000 …
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Wilkes University will host its fifth annual LitFest, including a 20th anniversary celebration for the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, from June 15-19. Sponsored by the creative writing program as part of its June residency, the celebration of the written word features a variety of events including literary …
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Cameron Butka always knew he wanted to go to a small school that was close to home. “It’s kind of a funny story,” says Butka of Scranton, Pennsylvania. “The minute I walked on campus, it felt like the right fit. I always felt I was in the right spot.” At …
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Wilkes University has received a $2 million gift to support its School of Education. The gift, given by local physician and philanthropist Dr. Richard Abbas Alley, will be used to support the University’s mission of providing transformative educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate students in the study of education. The …
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Pharmacy Podcast Network, the world’s largest network of podcasts dedicated to pharmacy professionals and industry insiders leading pharmacy care, has honored two Wilkes alumni, Cody Morcom, PharmD ’20 and Courtney Smith, PharmD ’14, with Pharmacy 50 awards for 2024. “The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is proud to have two alumni …
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When Esports made its debut on the Wilkes campus just two years ago, even its program manager, Robert Eskra, never imagined that it would be competing – and winning – on larger stages this quickly. “It is silly to say, but the only word I can use is historic,” said …