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SHINE Of Luzerne County Announces Opening Of New Centers In West Pittston and Wilkes-Barre in Fall 2019

by Sarah Bedford July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

SHINE of Luzerne County at Wilkes University has announced that it will open two new…

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High School Juniors, Seniors Can “Discover Pharmacy” at Wilkes University During Two-Day Camp, August 13-14

by Sarah Bedford July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy will provide high school juniors and seniors with a…

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Wilkes President Patrick F. Leahy Honored By  Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce

by Vicki Mayk June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

Wilkes University President Patrick F. Leahy was honored with the President’s Achievement Award by the…

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Wilkes University Department of Public Safety Hosts Active Attack Response Training For Area Law Enforcement

by Vicki Mayk June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

The Wilkes University Department of Public Safety in partnership with the Wyoming Police Department hosted…

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Wilkes Honors Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins  As 2018 Business Partner of the Year

by Vicki Mayk June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

Wilkes University honored the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as its 2018 Business Partner of the Year. The award…

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Maslow Foundation Salon Reading Series at Wilkes University Highlights Maslow Family Creative Writing Program from June 16-20

by Samantha Stanich June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

NPR Book Critic Maureen Corrigan Highlights the Week’s Readings Wilkes University’s Maslow Foundation Salon Reading…

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Wilkes University and Northampton Community College Announce Agreement for Elementary and Early Childhood Education Students

by Samantha Stanich June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019

Wilkes University and Northampton Community College have entered into a new articulation agreement that will…

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Wilkes University Announces $8 Million in Enhancements to Ralston Athletic Complex

by Samantha Stanich May 30, 2019May 30, 2019

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019

Bruggeworth Field at Ralston Athletic Complex will introduce new multi-purpose fields for six athletic teams.…

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Wilkes University Students Place Third In National CQA Investment Challenge

by Sarah Bedford May 29, 2019

May 29, 2019

Students in Wilkes University’s Sidhu School of Business and Leadership placed third in the fifth…

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Arts News Releases Sordoni Art Gallery
Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University Presents Simply Picasso, May 31 through June 2

by Sarah Bedford May 21, 2019

May 21, 2019

The exhibition features a single original artwork by the father of modern art, Pablo Picasso.…

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5 days ago by WilkesU #WilkesU professors are there for you - every step of the way. Like @wilkespharm associate professor Kimberly Ference and third-year pharmacy student Zara Mirza. Read Zara’s story on the home page of Wilkes.edu. #ImagineWilkes #mentorship #pharmacy #pharmily #visitwilkes
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Imagine a place that offers all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college, open to all who show potential. #ImagineWilkes #gatewaytothefuture #colonelpride Visit us on Friday, July 19! wilkes.edu/openhouse
6 days ago by WilkesU In this week’s edition of the #ColonelJournal , @lyssa_dubose takes you to the @sordonigallery where it’s #LIT ! Go see this cool exhibit until Aug. 4 #artandscience #industrialdesign #ledlights @lyngodley
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Senior #neuroscience and #biology major Abdul Almeky loves being an e-mentor student coordinator, helping first-year students get acquainted with #WilkesU during summer orientation. Read his story on the cover of news.wilkes.edu.
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Who’s gonna have a blast at Summer Orientation Weekend #2 ? THIS GUY! Along with all of our incoming first-year students. Read five things you didn’t know about orientation on the cover of news.wilkes.edu! #orientation #colonelpride #jdubs #welcometowilkes
2 weeks ago by WilkesU @wilkeswomenslax ・・・ ɴᴏᴛ ᴀ ᴛᴇᴀᴍ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴀ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ. . Monday morning feels; can’t wait to have everyone back on campus in August. #WilkesLax
15 hours ago by WilkesU This week in honor of #nationalinternday we celebrate @wilkesuinterns students who are gaining valuable work experience with organizations all over the world. Meet @mark_mullins7 , senior @jayssidhuschool #finance major who is interning this summer with Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, N.Y. Mark shares what he’s learned so far and why it’s so important. • • • #wilkesu #internships #whatididonmysummervacation #hardworkpaysoff #imaginewilkes #gatewaytothefuture #yourehired
2 weeks ago by WilkesU “Why wouldn’t I give my time to help my community if I can?” What a world this would be if everyone adopted @wilkessmc major @caitlinklinger ‘s community service philosophy! Read all about her experience as civic engagement coordinator and her work with the first-year student orientation this weekend on the front page of news.wilkes.edu. Thanks for all you do, Caitlin! #wilkesu #colonelpride #communityservice #givingback
3 weeks ago by WilkesU What a beautiful Orientation 2019 weekend it has been. Today our incoming first-year students spent the day volunteering at over 20 organizations all over the region including @americanredcross , Ruth’s Place, @wvca_kids , and the @wilkes_barrefamilyymca ! Great job, Colonels!
1 week ago by WilkesU What an amazing #WilkesOrientation weekend. Thanks to everyone who made it happen - and thanks to our new first-year students! #WelcometoWilkes !