Bruggeworth Field at Ralston Athletic Complex will introduce new multi-purpose fields for six athletic teams. Wilkes University will invest nearly $8 million in new athletic fields at Ralston Athletic Complex. The project includes a multi-purpose turf field that will be used for men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse…
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Wilkes University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 held a commissioning ceremony on May 17 in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Students from Wilkes University, King’s College, Marywood, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Misericordia University, University of Scranton and East Stroudsburg University were commissioned and received the rank of second lieutenant in the…
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Students in Wilkes University’s Sidhu School of Business and Leadership placed third in the fifth annual Chicago Quantitative Alliance (CQA) Investment Challenge. The Wilkes team, called Wilkes Gold, competed against 50 teams, beating students from The University of Chicago, CalTech, Carnegie Mellon MBA, Duke University, Cornell University, University of Michigan,…
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Pictured above is the Upward Bound Class of 2019, front row, left to right, Van Bui, GAR; Johanna Kiska, Dallas Area; Allison Lecitshon, Pittston Area; Nancy Andrade, Meyers; Samantha Levy, GAR; Gladynette Hernandez, Wyoming Valley West; Emily Arroyo-Mejia, Meyers; Aliyah Becker, Crestwood; Samantha Nay, Hanover Area; Alexis Colon, Pittston Area;…
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The exhibition features a single original artwork by the father of modern art, Pablo Picasso. The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University presents Simply Picasso fromMay 31 through June 2. The pop-up exhibition features a ceramic piece created by Pablo Picasso at the Madoura pottery studio in Vallauris, France. The…
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The state of education was the topic of discussion when Noe Ortega, Pennsylvania Department of Education deputy secretary for postsecondary and higher education, visited Wilkes University to meet with administrators, faculty and staff on Monday, May 13. Discussions centered on the University’s role in producing highly effective education professionals, future…
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Third-year student pharmacist and Spanish major Dylan Fox knows the importance of compassion and empathy when working with patients on their medical care. During the National Patient Counseling Competition at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) national meeting in Seattle, Wash., in March, the Denver, Pa., native was able to showcase…
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To celebrate the achievements of our soon-to-be graduates, News@Wilkes will highlight stand-out seniors throughout senior week and in the week following commencement. Megan Kramer Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Passan School of Nursing Hometown: Taneytown, Md. Activities and Achievements: Kramer waspresident of the Nursing Student Organization (NSO) and class…
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To celebrate the achievements of our soon-to-be graduates, News@Wilkes will highlight stand-out seniors throughout senior week and in the week following commencement. Dannielle Hickok Bachelor of Science in Nursing, History minor Passan School of Nursing Hometown: Fleetville, Pa. Activities and Achievements: Hickok is a member of Sigma Theta Tau National…
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Wilkes University awarded 797 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at its 72nd spring commencement ceremonies on May 18. The ceremony for graduate students receiving doctoral and master’s degrees was held at 10 a.m., while the ceremony for undergraduates receiving bachelor’s degrees was held at 3 p.m. Both ceremonies were held…