News Releases

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 …

The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University will close its season with Family Tree, a show that brings together the work of four sisters to look at a common subject in a variety of unique and beautiful ways. “We have a family reunion in the Sordoni,” says Heather Sincavage, gallery …

Wilkes University Marketing Communications was recently recognized by CUPRAP (College and University Public Relations and Associated Professionals) at the 18th annual CUPPIE Awards and Spring Professional Development Conference held from March 12 to 14 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Over 440 entries spanning nine different categories were received from colleges, universities and …

The Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Employment Coalition and the human services agency Step By Step visited the Henry Student Center to honor Wilkes University and campus food service partner Aramark for a job well done. The organizations presented certificates of appreciation to recognize Aramark and Wilkes for promoting employment opportunities for individuals …

Wilkes University announced that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation. Wilkes was recognized with silver distinction, which is for institutions offering exceptional military and veteran programs that scored above 21% in the survey and have three or more qualifying benchmarks. Wilkes is in the category for private …