News Releases

Wilkes University will host its fifth annual LitFest, including a 20th anniversary celebration for the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, from June 15-19. Sponsored by the creative writing program as part of its June residency, the celebration of the written word features a variety of events including literary …

Morgan Millard, a graduating senior, leaves Wilkes University with cherished memories on and off the field, friendships that will last a lifetime and an exciting future in law.  Millard is a political science major minoring in women’s and gender studies, international relations and legal studies. With an interest in America …

Wilkes University has received a $2 million gift to support its School of Education. The gift, given by local physician and philanthropist Dr. Richard Abbas Alley, will be used to support the University’s mission of providing transformative educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate students in the study of education.  The …

Wilkes University recently named Jesse R. Simon of Kingston, Pennsylvania, as the recipient of the Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year Award. Simon graduated on Saturday, May 17, with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education. Prior to Wilkes, Simon earned his associate’s degree in social work from …

Pharmacy Podcast Network, the world’s largest network of podcasts dedicated to pharmacy professionals and industry insiders leading pharmacy care, has honored two Wilkes alumni, Cody Morcom, PharmD ’20 and Courtney Smith, PharmD ’14, with Pharmacy 50 awards for 2024.  “The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is proud to have two alumni …

Nori Zaccheo, a P2 pharmacy major with a concentration in public health, shows a true example of following her passion, curiosity and love for learning. Zaccheo is a nontraditional student who earned bachelor degrees in chemistry and forensic science and a master’s degree in forensic science from Syracuse University. With …

Most spring breakers flock back to their hometowns, some find respite in seeking adventure abroad and others seek opportunities for service and growth as an individual.  In early March, Wilkes University’s alternative spring break program, part of the University’s office of civic engagement, hosted three separate trips to Amarillo, Texas, …

Wilkes University’s Division of Performing Arts is excited to present its spring concert series from April 27-30, 2025, at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts and First Presbyterian Church. The concerts, which showcase vocal, orchestral and band performances, are free and open to the public. Audiences can …

The Title IX Department and It’s On Us Club will welcome author Sarah Vaughan to campus for a virtual Q&A and discussion of her bestselling novel Anatomy of a Scandal at noon on Thursday, April 24, in the Miller Room on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. Since …

The Diamond City Partnership and Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University are proud to announce a new community event, SOMA Night Lights, on Friday, April 25 from 6 to 11 p.m. on the 100 block of South Main Street in Downtown Wilkes-Barre. This event is free and open to the …