Wilkes University opens its 83rd academic year by welcoming the largest undergraduate student body in the institution’s history. When classes start on Aug. 31, an estimated 2,400 full- and part-time undergraduate students will be taking classes. Move-in day for first-year students will be on Friday, Aug. 28 beginning at 6…
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Stories in the Citizens’ Voice and Times Leader highlighted ground breaking research being done by Wilkes University faculty. The University recently applied for patents for the research — the first such applications in Wilkes history. Times Leader reporter Jerry Lynott wrote about research being conducted by Ali Razavi, professor of…
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Three Wilkes University students gained hands-on experience recently during a study abroad trip to Tanzania. Nursing student Ariel Velez and pharmacy students Sarah Brozena and Erica Chambers spent two weeks volunteering with grass roots organizations, learning about global health, and enjoying local customs. While the students were away, they shared…
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Dr. Robert S. Capin ’501926–2015 Third President of Wilkes College1975–1984 “In pursuing the goals we have established for ourselves, each of us has the obligation to apply our talents to the best of our ability. There is no substitute for excellence.” — Dr. Robert S. Capin ’50 View Dr. Capin’s…
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Wilkes University’s graduate creative writing program is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a gala, a ceremony dedicating its building, alumni readings and special workshops for program graduates. The anniversary will be observed during the program’s annual June residency, held from June 19-26 on the University campus. The anniversary celebration begins Friday,…
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Project Will Transform Campus, Wilkes-Barre’s South Main Street Wilkes University broke ground today on its campus gateway project that promises to transform both its campus and the South Main Street area in the city of Wilkes-Barre. The $1 million project will create a dramatic entryway to the Wilkes campus on South…
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Volunteers in Medicine recognized Kimberly Ference, assistant professor of pharmacy at Wilkes University, and the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University for their philanthropic contributions at the organization’s Annual Meeting and Appreciation Luncheon, held at the Westmoreland Club in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Volunteers and supporters were awarded plaques that recognized…
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Three Wilkes University professors and their students are researching family businesses in northeast Pennsylvania in conjunction with the Family Business Alliance at Wilkes University. The lead researchers are Morgan Clevenger, assistant professor of entrepreneurship, Ellen Newell, assistant professor of psychology, and Jeffrey Alves, professor of entrepreneurship and dean of the…
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Greene Brings Famous Multi-Media View of Science To Lecture Theoretical physicist and bestselling author Brian Greene is known for bringing cutting-edge scientific concepts to the public in entertaining ways. On Sunday, April 26, Greene visits Wilkes University as guest speaker for the Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities. Greene’s lecture,…
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Wilkes University has opened the Wilkes Enterprise Center, a business incubator that will encourage and support businesses started by Wilkes students, faculty and staff. A grand opening event was held March 17 at the center, which is located on the sixth floor of the Luzerne Bank Building, 67 Public Square…