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 …
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Six ceremonies took place over Memorial Day weekend to honor the Class of 2021. Wilkes University awarded nearly 700 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at its 74th spring commencement ceremonies on May 28, 29 and 30. The nearly 700 degrees awarded this weekend brings Wilkes University’s 2020-21 total degree conferrals …
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Wilkes University recognized 12 faculty and staff members at the 2021 Teacher Recognition and Effectiveness Committee (TREC) Awards Ceremony. The ceremony was held virtually and can be viewed here. The recipients of this year’s awards are: Abas Sabouni, associate professor of electrical engineering, received the Carpenter Award for Teaching. The …
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National Book Award-winning author Colum McCann will highlight LitFest, a week-long celebration of writers and writing, at Wilkes University. The new event is sponsored by the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, and is being held from June 20 to 24 as part of the program’s residency. Unless otherwise …
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Perseverance was the theme of the ceremony that was postponed due to the pandemic. A year after officially earning their degrees, Wilkes University honored the class of 2020 during an in-person commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 22. Approximately 130 members of the class who earned doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees …