A year after they officially earned their degrees, Wilkes University will honor the Class of 2020 during Commencement at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 22 in the McHale Athletic Center at the University Center on Main. The ceremony, originally scheduled for May 2020, was postponed (twice!) due to the global …
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Students interested in designing, building and maintaining the infrastructure that society depends on every day can now major in civil engineering at Wilkes University. The bachelor of science degree offers four concentrations, two state-of-the-art facilities and one job-ready curriculum that prepares graduates for careers in structural, geotechnical, environmental and project …
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The Upward Bound Program at Wilkes University graduated 46 students at its 2021 graduation on Tuesday, May 4. The ceremony was held in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The three-year federally funded program is designed to prepare eligible high school students for success in post-secondary education. …
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The Wilkes SHINE after-school program started a food-delivery program to help families experiencing food insecurity during COVID-19.
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On Sunday, April 25, The 2021 Max Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities was presented in a virtual format and featured legendary radio host Terry Gross, the popular host of NPR’s interview-style show “Fresh Air.” The program featured Wilkes University’s professor of communication studies Dr. Mark Stine, who served as …
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Wilkes University senior Kacee Diehl of Drums, Pa., is the recipient of the 2021 Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Award for Excellence in Accounting from Wilkes University. Diehl, an accounting major, was chosen for her academic achievements and for her leadership in the accounting major and on campus. …
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Wilkes University has selected David M. Ward, Ph.D. as its senior vice president and provost. In this role, Ward will serve as the chief academic officer of Wilkes, leading the University’s scholarship, programs and initiatives, and working with the deans and faculty of its six academic schools and colleges. He …
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Nationally known addiction specialist, Drew Pinsky, also known as “Dr. Drew,” will bring his insights to the upcoming Pennsylvania Pain and Addiction Summit hosted by Wilkes University. During the full-day conference, medical, legal and law enforcement professionals will discuss the current state of the opioid crisis, share methods in dealing …
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As the Times Leader’s Mark Guydish writers, “Prince Philip’s passing is garnering pomp and ceremony as well as ‘what’s next’ pondering.” Enter Jonathan Kuiken, associate professor of history and interim director of the honors program at Wilkes University. As a historian of modern Britain, he reflects on the significant contributions …
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Three students from Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy are the recipients of 2021 Educational Grants from Lambda Kappa Sigma. Lambda Kappa Sigma is a professional pharmacy fraternity that provides lifelong opportunities for women in pharmacy through professional excellence and personal growth. Grants are provided to organizational members who have …