Drach Becomes Ninth Head Coach in Program History Wilkes will officially introduce Drach during a press conference at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8 in room 214 of the Arnaud C. Marts Center. As the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Hobart College, Jonathan Drach was instrumental in leading the…
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The City of Wilkes-Barre applauds Wilkes University for its recent reinvestment in the community, which will benefit both students, downtown residents, and the community at large. Wilkes University recently completed a $1.7 million streetscape project that improves the Wilkes-Barre streets bordering its campus. Under a grant from the Transportation Alternatives…
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The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership at Wilkes University is pleased to announce members of its newly formed executive advisory board. The board is made of industry professionals who lend their real-world experience to steer the direction of the business school and counsel the dean on strategic…
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The Wilkes University Department of Public Safety is hosting over 40 officers from three states to attend a four-hour course addressing civilian response to active shooter situations. The training will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 8 in the ballroom of the Henry Student Center, 84…
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Wilkes University was honored for their newest campus facility, which enhances academic programming while extending the campus footprint into downtown Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes received the 2017 Pride of Place award from the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber’s annual dinner held on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Mohegan Sun Pocono…
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Wilkes University has committed $100,000 over a five-year period to the River Commons in Wilkes-Barre. The $20,000 annual voluntary payment will help add more concerts and events to the common area along the Susquehanna River. King’s College and Luzerne County will also contribute, bringing the five-year total to nearly $250,000…
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Eight Wilkes University students were named to the Guthrie Clinical Scholars program. The Guthrie Scholars program is designed to give qualified juniors and seniors at Wilkes University who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine the opportunity to earn 15 credits while gaining first-hand knowledge of the life of a…
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Wilkes University awarded Sandy Pesavento the Diane Place Doctoral Dissertation Award and named James Casey the Educator of the Year at the fourth annual Celebration of Education event on Nov. 7 for their outstanding contributions on campus and in the community. The Wilkes University Educator of the Year Award recognizes…
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Wilkes University alumnus Bo Ryan, former University of Wisconsin head men’s basketball coach and 1969 Wilkes graduate, was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday, Nov. 21. The 2017 Induction Celebration took place at the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland in Kansas City, Missouri. Ryan’s remarkable…
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“15 Minutes: From Image to Icon” includes renowned Warhol works featuring Marilyn Monroe, the Flowers and Campbell’s Soup Wilkes University officially rededicates the Sordoni Art Gallery with a show featuring the works of famed Pennsylvania artist, Andy Warhol. “15 Minutes: From Image to Icon” is the first show in the gallery’s new…