The Borzell family has presented Wilkes University with a check for $10,000 and awarded an additional $5,100 in scholarships to three Wyoming Area High School graduates. The gifts are proceeds from the John Anthony “Beno” Borzell Golf Tournament. The event raises money for scholarships and facilities that benefit students at …
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The joys and foibles of French society and culture will be celebrated at the Sordoni Art Gallery during the exhibition, “L’Esprit: Exploring Wit and Beauty in French Prints” from Aug. 3 to Oct. 10. The exhibition features art from 1830 to 1930 when Paris was the world capital of the …
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Graduate education faculty member Dr. Grace Surdovel edited and contributed to the recently-published anthology “Love Tenderly,” a collection of powerful stories written by 23 lesbian and queer sisters of the Catholic church.
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Members of the Wilkes University Financial Services team spent a day at the Weinberg Food Bank packing boxes of food to be delivered to the families in need in the region.
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The Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University is hosting LitFest from Sunday, June 20 through Thursday, June 24, its first-ever literary festival. Highlights include in-person readings by National Book Award-winning author Colum McCann, NPR’s Maureen Corrigan, “Riding in Cars with Boys” memoirist Beverly Donofrio, readings by …
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A year after officially earning their degrees, approximately 130 members of the Class of 2020 returned to their alma mater to celebrate with an in-person Commencement ceremony with faculty, family and friends. Watch the video below to see the highlights:
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Wilkes University’s Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing announces the launch of a new track in spoken word. It is the first graduate program in the United States leading to the Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing to offer a concentration in spoken …
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Wilkes University recently named Rebekah Cleary of Edwardsville, Pa., as the recipient of the Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year Award for 2021. Cleary graduated in January of 2021 with a bachelor of science degree in accounting and a 3.39 GPA. She is currently enrolled in the University’s 4+1 MBA …
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Wilkes University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 has announced the commissioning of officers in the Class of 2021. Six graduating students received the rank of 2nd lieutenant in the United States Air Force. The newly commissioned officers earned bachelor’s degrees at Wilkes University in May 2021. The newly commissioned officers and …
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The Center for Global Education and Diversity at Wilkes University recently presented its 2021 multicultural awards. The awards recognize students, faculty and staff who have supported and improved the diversity climate on campus, increased international awareness and promote cross-cultural awareness. The following students, faculty and staff received awards: Global Scholar …