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When Cameran Costello, from West Chester, Pennsylvania, came to Wilkes, she thought she knew her future. Costello initially began as an engineering major but soon realized that her heart was not fully in it. Instead of feeling lost, she found clarity. Specifically, she discovered that her love of math, physics …

The Wilkes University Board of Trustees announced today that James Cousins, Ph.D. has been named the University’s eighth president, effective August 1, 2026. A lifelong educator and historian, Cousins has served as president of Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, Kentucky since 2024.          “We are thrilled that Dr. Cousins will take …

Wilkes University has long had a history of supporting first generation college students. On May 30, more than 250 members of the community gathered at the Westmoreland Club to celebrate that legacy at the University’s Founders Gala. The annual Founders Gala was introduced in 2014 to raise money for the …

“Mommy is going to be a doctor,” is what Cindy Rosario’s oldest son says of her journey to becoming a pharmacist. Rosario, who will be a P3 pharmacy student in Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy this fall, recently received the Luzerne County Council on Adult Higher Education’s Outstanding Adult …

Wilkes University will host its sixth annual LitFest from June 19-25. Sponsored by the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing as part of its June residency, this celebration of the written word features a variety of events including literary readings, book signings and screenings from program alumni, faculty and …

Wilkes University’s Sordoni Art Gallery will celebrate a Summer of Pride in connection with its PULSE Nightclub: 49 Elegies exhibit from June 12 to Aug. 1. PULSE Nightclub: 49 Elegies by artist John Gutoskey honors and commemorates the 49 individuals massacred at the LGBTQ Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on …

Wilkes University has introduced a new curriculum for its master’s program for instructional technology. Designed for working professionals, the online master of science degree offers new concentrations that align with a variety of personal and professional education goals, including a track that’s designed for corporate learning and development specialists.  “The …

Wilkes University recently received a $350,000 Local Share Account (LSA) grant to cover upgrades to its Clinical Nursing Simulation Center. Administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority and funded through gaming revenue, LSA grants support projects that improve the quality of life in Pennsylvania. The $350,000 awarded to Wilkes is part …

Wilkes University will host “Wired for Connection: Generating Transformative Learning,” a professional development event focused on education and engagement, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, located at 239 S. River Street in Wilkes-Barre. This event is …

Wilkes University’s marketing communications team was recognized by CUPRAP (College and University Public Relations and Associated Professionals) at the 19th annual CUPPIE Awards and Spring Professional Development Conference held from March 11 to 13 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Wilkes received a gold award for its South River Street campus mural and …