The program addresses a nationwide shortage of nurse educators Wilkes University’s Passan School of Nursing continues to lead nursing education with the launch of a doctor of philosophy degree in nursing. The new degree addresses a critical need in nursing education: a supply of Ph.D.-prepared nursing faculty to teach in…
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Wilkes University is among the nation’s top colleges and universities included in Washington Monthly’s annual rankings of higher education institutions and what they are doing for the country. Wilkes is ranked in two categories: contribution to public good and best bang for the buck. Wilkes is the highest ranked institution from…
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University Officials Identify the Ranking’s Limitations Wilkes University is once again included on the U.S. News and World Report annual ranking of American colleges and universities. Wilkes ranked 78 on the list of best regional universities in the north, up seven spots from last year’s ranking. Though pleased to be included, Wilkes…
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“Think global, act local, and start personal,” was the big take away for five Wilkes University students who attended the 2017 University Scholars Leadership Symposium . The students traveled to Bangkok, Thailand from Aug. 1-7 for the week-long training session that brings together 1,000 of the world’s most promising leaders…
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The $4 Million State-Of-The-Art Facility Will Be Home To The Award-Winning Communication Studies Program Wilkes University’s newest facility, the Karambelas Media and Communication Center, officially opened with a dedication ceremony on Aug. 31. The $4 million, 14,000-square-foot center will house the communication studies program, consolidating all scholarship and activities into one…
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Scott Stolte, Pharm.D., has joined Wilkes University as dean of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. With his leadership, the school will continue to grow and strengthen its national reputation as a leader in education, research, and pharmacy practice. In announcing his appointment, Anne Skleder, Wilkes University provost and senior vice…
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The Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University is hosting non-credit creative writing community workshops this fall. All workshops are open to adults and will be held on the Wilkes campus. A highlight of the fall workshops will be a master class on writing young adult and…
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Jennifer Malinowski, Pharm.D., a faculty member and an assistant dean in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University, has won the 2017 Innovations in Teaching Competition sponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Malinowski, who is an associate professor of pharmacy practice in the Nesbitt School, who was recognized…
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Wilkes University Kirby Scholars Taylor Baker ’17 of Dallas, Pa., and Michelle Lehman of Mountain Top, Pa., can now officially add “international conference presenter” to their resumes. These two Wilkes University students took their first trip abroad to Dublin, Ireland in June. The women participated in the international University–Industry Interaction Conference and…
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Rodney Ridley Sr., Wilkes University executive director and professor of the Allan P. Kirby Center, presented and moderated three panels at the international University-Industry Interaction Conference in Dublin, Ireland. He moderated the panel “Learning “Learning From Entrepreneurial Failure: The RESTART Project” and was part of the panels on “Best Practices in Small…