We visited William Biggers, professor of biology, in his lab, where he introduced us to two of his favorite laboratory specimens. FUN FACTS: TARANTULAS The tarantula’s reputation is based more on legend than reality as there are only a few species which have a powerful bite. The venom of most …
-
-
The Wilkes University Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, in partnership with the northeastern chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), will host their annual tax clinic, now in it’s 65th year. The clinic will be held on Friday, Nov. 16, in the Henry Student Center, 84 …
-
Wilkes junior Hunter Hughes is constantly on the go as student government president. Attending meetings, checking emails and leading campus initiatives may seem demanding, but to the Kingston, Pa., native—it’s a worthwhile experience. “It’s a lot to take on. I’m always going,” Hughes said. “It feels like I’m never off, …
-
Winter intersession at Wilkes University offers quality education at an affordable price, with an added bonus for summer classes. Winter intersession classes have reduced tuition rates of $520 per credit. Students who enroll also will receive an additional $25 off per credit for courses taken in summer 2019. The discount …
-
The Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Wilkes University is celebrating 25 years of promoting entrepreneurship in the region. The anniversary is being marked with a dinner at the Westmoreland Club on Nov. 16. The center serves as a bridge between industry, academia and job creation, …
-
The stakes are high in the upcoming midterm elections, as Democrats and Republicans vie for control of Congress. A complex set of factors – party affiliation, presidential popularity and issues among them – will determine the outcome. In the following question-and-answer session, Wilkes political science professors Thomas Baldino and Kyle …
-
Students from Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre attended High School Finance Day at the Sidhu School of Business at Wilkes University. Students were welcomed by President Patrick F. Leahy, attended sessions given by Wilkes professors on investing and the stock market, visited the school’s Bloomberg finance lab, and met …
-
Wilkes University students are becoming part of the solution one step at a time. Wilkes held its annual Alcohol Awareness Walk on Tuesday, Oct. 23. at noon in conjunction with Alcohol Awareness week. The event raises awareness of the dangers of excessive and underage drinking. The one-mile walk began at …
-
The Family Business Alliance of Wilkes University and Penn State Worthington Scranton presents How to Make Your Family Business Last with guest speaker Mitzi Perdue on Nov. 14. Perdue is part of two family business dynasties. She is the daughter of the founder of the Sheraton Hotel chain and widow …
-
Wilkes University Theatre celebrates musical legend Andrew Lloyd Webber with an evening of songs and dance in its production of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. The performances will take place on Nov. 15, 16, and 17 at 8 p.m. with matinee performances on Nov. 17 and 18 at 2 …