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The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University will feature a new exhibition of artist Dan Talley’s work “STATE: Obvious/Not So,” from April 5 to May 29. The exhibition includes Talley’s photography, videos, drawings and installations that incorporate audio and photographic projections which have been exhibited at various galleries, museums and …

Both Wilkes and visiting students can use the summer to earn minors in business administration or sports management. Summer session at Wilkes University offers academic excellence at an affordable price. Undergraduate students from any college or university are eligible to register for classes and take advantage of the personal attention …

This marks the first in-person celebration since 2019 of the Wilkes event that directly benefits first-generation college students.   Wilkes University will celebrate its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2022 Founders Gala on Saturday, June 4. Now in its eighth year, the gala will be held at …

Debbie Scheibler, a graduate of the Wilkes University Doctor of Education program, has been recognized with the Dissertation of the Year Award from the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International. The awards highlight the service and accomplishments of professionals who have worked to strengthen the association and campus housing …

A memorial concert honoring one of Wilkes University’s beloved music professors will be held this spring. Musical remembrances for professor emeritus, Steven Thomas, will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 1 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. The public is invited to attend and …

Audiences can enjoy a week of performances during Wilkes University’s Theatre Winter Festival. This is the first year for the festival and includes performances of three plays: Silent Sky by Linda Gunderson, Laundry and Bourbon by James McClure and Mother’s Day by Donald Steele. The performances will take place from …

Wilkes University awarded 277 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to winter graduates. Among those receiving their degrees are the University’s first graduates from the elementary and early childhood education degree-completion program. The online program caters to working adults who cannot earn their bachelor’s degree in a traditional, face-to-face format. It …

One workshop encourages health care professionals to write pandemic stories using the tools of narrative medicine. The Wilkes University Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing will host a variety of writing workshops in February, March and April. Workshops are open to adults of all ages and experience levels – …

Wilkes University Provost David M. Ward announced the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester.

The Wilkes University English Department will host the Allan Hamilton Dickson Fund Spring Writers Series featuring Richard Boada, Jason Schneiderman and Margaret Atwood. Throughout the spring 2022 semester, the guest artists will visit campus to read from their work and discuss the creative process. RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY, FEB. 8: The …