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  • Wilkes Receives $2.5 Million in Funding For Enhanced Accessibility in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center

    by Gabrielle D'Amico October 27, 2022
    October 27, 2022

    The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant is the second largest in Wilkes history. Wilkes University has received $2.5 million in funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that will allow for enhanced accessibility of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, its premier 478-seat theater. Gov. Tom Wolf announced…

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  • Dedication Ceremony for the Ron & Rhea Simms Center on Main Celebrated on Aug. 11

    by Patty Deviva August 13, 2021
    August 13, 2021

    The Wilkes University community gathered for the dedication ceremony of the Ron & Rhea Simms Center on Main on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.

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  • Wilkes University Opens Norman Mailer Room With Reception Oct. 10

    by Web Services October 9, 2019
    October 9, 2019

    Room in E.S. Farley Library is Replica of Pulitzer Prize-winning Writer’s Study Wilkes University becomes the home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Mailer’s personal collection of manuscripts and memorabilia when a reception opens the Norman Mailer Room and Collection on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. in the E.S. Farley Library.…

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  • Wilkes University Dedicates Mark Engineering Center

    by Web Services September 14, 2018
    September 14, 2018

    The state-of-the-art engineering facility in Stark Learning Center is named in honor of local business leaders Randy and Robin Mark Wilkes University’s newest facility, the Mark Engineering Center, officially opened with a dedication ceremony on Sept. 14. The dedication is the culmination of a 16-month,    $8 million renovation to the…

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  • Wilkes University Dedicates New Karambelas Media and Communication Center

    by Gabrielle D'Amico August 31, 2017
    August 31, 2017

    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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  • Wilkes University Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 Honors Memory of Maj. Candice Adams Ismirle At April 30 Dedication

    by Gabrielle D'Amico April 21, 2016
    April 21, 2016

    Wilkes University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 honors the memory of one of its own when it dedicates the Maj. Candice Adams Ismirle Leadership Lounge on Saturday, April 30.  The lounge will be dedicated in a 4:30 p.m. ceremony in the University Center on Main, 169 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre.…

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  • Wilkes University Dedicates Veterans Center Of Excellence With March 17 Ceremony And Open House

    by Gabrielle D'Amico March 17, 2016
    March 17, 2016

    Wilkes University will dedicate its new Veterans Center of Excellence with an 11:30 a.m. ceremony and open house on March 17. The new center on the lower level of Conyngham Hall offers a gathering place and one-stop access to a variety of services for veterans attending Wilkes.  The ceremony will…

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  • Wilkes University Announces $3.3 Million Gift To Nursing School

    by Gabrielle D'Amico October 21, 2015
    October 21, 2015

    University Dedicates School As Passan School of Nursing  Wilkes University has received a $3.3 million gift – the largest in the institution’s history – to support its School of Nursing. The gift, given by local businessman and philanthropist John J. Passan of Wilkes-Barre, and his wife, Ann, will be used…

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  • Wilkes University Dedicates Campus Gateway

    by Gabrielle D'Amico October 2, 2015
    October 2, 2015

    Completion of $1.7 Million Project Opens New Era On Campus Wilkes University formally dedicated its new $1.7 million Gateway – which joins the heart of campus with South Main Street — in a ceremony that kicked off its annual Homecoming weekend on Oct. 2. The dedication, attended by faculty, staff,…

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Wilkes Athletics

  • Wilkes Women's Soccer's McNichol Joins A SimpleCoach to Coach Interview
  • Wilkes Men’s Soccer to Host ID Clinic on August 13th
  • CSC Name Whitman Academic All-District from Wilkes Men’s Cross Country

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    Wilkes News
    • Arts
    • News Releases
    • Research and Scholarship
    • Student Life
    • Wilkes Magazine
    • Video
      • All 6 in 60 Series
        Faculty

        One Question With Dr. Jeff Stratford: What Makes…

        February 23, 2023

        Events

        Over 100 Area Students Attend the SHINE Program…

        June 10, 2022

        Arts

        December Choral, Orchestra, Jazz and Band Concerts Planned

        December 3, 2021

        Events

        Happy Diwali from Wilkes University!

        November 4, 2021

        Events

        29th Annual Taste of Wilkes Event Returns In-Person

        November 3, 2021

        Events

        Erica Acosta Named Marshal of 4th Annual Multicultural…

        September 22, 2021

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Danica Benson

        June 6, 2019

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Scott Heffelfinger

        June 6, 2019

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Gabe Velez

        November 29, 2018

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Micaela Oliverio

        August 17, 2018

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Gabrielle: An Overachiever

        August 16, 2018

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