News Releases

After careful reflection and many years of distinguished service, President Greg Cant, has informed the Board of Trustees of his intention to retire in August 2026. David Ward, senior vice president and provost, will assume the role of chief operating officer and provost effective immediately to support the University in …

This holiday season, P3 pharmacy student Amanda Lee worked tirelessly, along with her coaches, to put together the second annual Wilkes Women’s Soccer Holiday Gift Drive. Building on the success of their inaugural year in 2024, Lee brought together 14 teams across Wilkes athletics, as well as the Wilkes-Barre / …

Hiking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, camping. For Wilkes Adventure Education (WAE), these fun and thrilling experiences are all par for the course. WAE is one of several Student Development programs available at Wilkes, using adventurous, alternative learning approaches to build essential skills such as teamwork, communication, goal setting, problem solving, …

It is the season of giving, and Wilkes continues to embody the values of service and community. Students, faculty and staff work together across the University to inspire their own efforts to help others and contribute during the holiday season. For anyone looking to donate, below are a few opportunities …

This holiday season, Wilkes University’s Division of Performing Arts is excited to present a variety of concerts showcasing vocal, orchestral, band and jazz performances. Free and open to the public, the performances run from Nov. 23 – Dec. 7, 2025, at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts …

As Elijah “Eli” Gordon ‘24 graduated from Wilkes, his father, Ivan Gordon, began his tenure on the board of trustees. Eli Gordon, a graduate of the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, recently came back to campus with his father – not only to take part in the Homecoming festivities …

Channeling creativity is something that has always come naturally to Rocco Pugliese. A lifelong performer, the senior from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, began his Wilkes journey as a sophomore in the Upward Bound program. His passions eventually led him to study music recording technology at Luzerne County Community College before transferring to …

When Wilkes University Theatre stages its production of I Love You Because from Nov. 13-16, the musical will serve as a homecoming celebration of sorts for its director, Sean Patrick Gibbons. Gibbons, visiting assistant professor of theatre, has been a performing arts professional since he was seven years old. After …

Wilkes University has received two grants, totaling more than $1.2 million, from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support innovation and workforce development within the region.  “This is a tremendous achievement for our faculty as well as the greater community,” said President Greg Cant, noting the competitive nature of NSF …

Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is proud to support the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) We’re Your Pharmacist campaign to promote the vital patient care provided by hospital and health-system pharmacists.  The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is one of the first seven schools of pharmacy in the nation …