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 …
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Wilkes University has been named a Pennsylvania National Guard Associations (PNGAS) Guard-Friendly School. PNGAS is a nonprofit whose mission is to support the men, women and veterans of the Pennsylvania National Guard. The list recognizes the colleges, universities and trade schools that create a supportive learning environment for Guard members …
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“Carbon” features the work of Wilkes alumnus and Exeter native, Ray Klimek. The role of carbon as a source of life and a form of waste is the focus of the exhibition “Carbon” at the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University from May 4 to July 16. Shuttling between analog …
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When Spencer Yacuboski ’21 thought about applying to college, he imagined attending the University of Michigan or MIT. Then he met the professors at Wilkes. “The professors here are very easy to reach out to and become friendly with,” he says. “They are really great.” During his senior year of …
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Wilkes University has announced the following faculty members who have earned promotion and been awarded tenure: Sofya Chepushtanova was promoted to associate professor of mathematics in the College of Science and Engineering and was granted tenure. Chepushtanova joined Wilkes in 2015 as a faculty member in the mathematics and computer …
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Wilkes University will hold in-person Commencement ceremonies for graduates of the classes of 2020 and 2021 across two weekends this May. Multiple ceremonies will be held to accommodate graduates and a limited number of guests and members of the campus community. Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees will be conferred at …
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Wilkes University Chief Development Officer Margaret Steele was among 25 women recognized for business and leadership by the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal. The list, published in the March 2021 issue, honors local women who have made an impact and are proven leaders in the business community. Steele, of Mountain Top, …