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Wilkes University President Greg Cant announced the additions of two senior-level staff members to the campus community. Vice President of Finance and Chief Operating Officer Ellen Gallagher Ellen Gallagher has been named the vice president of finance and chief operating officer at Wilkes University. Ellen has nearly 30 years of…

Among the highlighted speakers is Jan Rader, former fire chief for Huntington, West Virginia, featured in the Netflix documentary “Heroin(e).” Leaders at the forefront of battling the opioid crisis will present at Wilkes University’s Pennsylvania Pain and Addiction Summit on Friday, April 22 at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Now in its…

Andreea Maierean, associate professor of political science, has been selected to deliver the Wilkes University 2022 Paul A. O’Hop Final Word Lecture. Her presentation, “Natural Gas as a Driver for Conflict: Russia and Eastern Europe,” will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 11 in the Henry Student Center…

Hosting multiple blood drives means potentially saving the lives of 500 people each year. That’s why Megan Boone Valkenburg has been honored with the Giving Life Hero Award by the American Red Cross of Northeast Pennsylvania. Boone Valkenburg, coordinator for civic engagement at Wilkes University, plans and promotes five blood…

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…