The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University will present “In Search of Meaning: Memory Becomes Us” by Philadelphia-based artist, author, poet and thought leader Patricia Moss-Vreeland, from Aug. 26 through Oct. 9. The show will…
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Wilkes Hosts “Building Bridges to Global Markets” Presented by the U.S. Commercial Service
by Patty DevivaArun Venkataraman, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, along with government representatives and leaders in global trade, gathered on the Wilkes University campus for…
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Wilkes University Awards Tenure, Promotion and Emeritus Status to Faculty Members
Wilkes University has announced the following faculty members who have earned promotion and been awarded tenure: Joshua Blechle was promoted to associate professor of chemistry and granted tenure. Blechle joined Wilkes in 2017. He received…
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John Anthony “Beno” Borzell Golf Tournament Benefits Students at Wilkes University and Wyoming Area High School
by Patty DevivaThe Borzell family has presented Wilkes University with a check for $10,000 and awarded an additional $11,217 in scholarships to seven Wyoming Area High School scholar athletes. The gifts are proceeds from the 2021 John…
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Wilkes University Launches Bachelor’s Degree and Certificate Program in Cannabis Studies
Wilkes University has launched new programs in cannabis studies, the first of their kind in the region. The bachelor of science degree in cannabis chemistry and a certificate program in cannabis production and CBD extraction…
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The funding will provide higher education opportunities to low-income and first-generation college students. The Upward Bound program at Wilkes University received a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help more low…
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Wilkes Recognized by Phi Theta Kappa for Exemplary Service to Transfer Students
by Patty DevivaThe international Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Wilkes University to its Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of its service, support and friendliness to transfer students. The Transfer Honor Roll is measured by…
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SHINE Students were “College Students for a Day” at Wilkes University
by Patty DevivaNearly 60 first- through eighth-grade SHINE of Luzerne County kids experienced a full day of college in the “College Student for a Day” camp at Wilkes University on Tuesday, June 28. The camp brought SHINE…
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Wilkes University Presents a Historical Retrospective of Hurricane Agnes, Including an Audio-Guided Walking Tour of Campus
by Patty DevivaThe E.S. Farley Library at Wilkes University has unveiled “Remembering Agnes: 50 Years Later,” an audio walking tour, interactive website and artifact exhibit that shares the history of Wilkes University during and after Hurricane Agnes…
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Wilkes University and Luzerne County Community College Sign Agreement for Pre-Pharmacy Students
Wilkes University and Luzerne County Community College are expanding their partnership on a new articulation agreement for students who wish to pursue their doctor of pharmacy degree. Under the new agreement, academically qualified students who…