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Wilkes University recently welcomed fifteen new faculty members for the fall semester. The new faculty and their areas of specialization include: Martha Agbeli has joined the College of Health and Education as an assistant professor in the Passan School of Nursing. She previously served as an assistant professor in the …

As a child, Melissa Carestia displayed her passion for art through drawing, coloring and taking photos with disposable cameras. Through school and a career that included non-profit development and college marketing, Carestia realized she didn’t want to make art for a living, but wanted to help others make art. Now …

This summer, students from Wilkes University’s Bonner Leaders program packed their bags to travel to the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) conference and the Breakaway conference held at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey.  Emily Blaine and Ada Soriano, Bonner Foundation liaisons, attended the SLI Conference alongside Brenda Arias, Bonner …

Ann Valentine, professor and chair of the chemistry department at Temple University, will deliver the 2023 Henry J. and Linda C. Pownall Lecture in Chemistry at Wilkes University at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Stark Learning Center 105. The lecture, “Exploring a Role for Titanium in Biochemistry,” is …

Wilkes University is once again ranked among national universities in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges ranking of American colleges and universities. Wilkes stands at 269 among 435 national universities in the 2024 report. This is the 20th consecutive year Wilkes has been recognized by U.S. News and World …

Robert Eskra joined the Wilkes University staff in June of 2023, tasked with building our new esports program and guiding students to compete in Overwatch, League of Legends, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Before beginning his quest at Wilkes, Eskra worked as an attorney, then an assistant professor at …

John Wilkes statue with the Henry Student Center in the background

Wilkes University kicks off the 2023-24 academic year with Welcome Weekend, Aug. 24 to 27. The weekend of events is a prelude to the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 28. Welcome Weekend Wilkes student-athletes, resident assistants and staff came together to help first-year and transfer students move in on …

In recognition of 50 years of arts, culture and community, the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University will open the 2023-24 season by featuring the life and work of Wilkes-Barre native Rose O’Neill. The One Rose: Celebrating The Life and Legacy of Rose O’Neill will be displayed from Aug. 25 …

Building Blocks Learning Center is set to open their new South Main Street Early Learning Academy this fall. Wilkes University has announced the next phase of the development of 116 South Main Street. Building Blocks Learning Center will open their new South Main Street Early Learning Academy on the first …