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Wilkes University’s Maslow Graduate Program in Creative Writing and the James Jones Literary Society have named two fellows in their James Jones First Novel competition.  For the first time since the James Jones First Novel Fellowship was established in 1992, judges have selected two writers rather than one to jointly…

Greg Cant, Ph.D. was named the seventh president of the University in December 2019 and assumed official duties in May 2020. The renewal will extend his tenure through 2029. Wilkes University’s Board of Trustees has announced the renewal of President Greg Cant’s contract for another five year term. “Greg has…

Wilkes University’s AFROTC Detachment 752 will host the Third Annual Kisses to Cancer 5K on Saturday, Sept. 28. The Homecoming weekend 5K honors Major Candice Adams Ismirle, an alumna of Wilkes University, who passed away from triple negative breast cancer in 2016. The race begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday,…

Using forensic evidence to solve a mystery, extracting the DNA from a strawberry and analyzing the SPF of sunscreen are just some of the activities middle and high school students from schools across northeastern Pennsylvania have been able to access due to the Science in Motion (SIM) program hosted by…

When LaFleur Small, associate provost for academic and diversity affairs, arrived at Wilkes University in February 2024, she was ready to talk. More importantly, she was ready to listen. Small has spent the last six months connecting with students, faculty and staff to find out more about the campus, its…

Wilkes students bring visibility to mental health resources to let other students know they’re not alone. Most college students have a lot on their plates — classes, homework, sports, activities, jobs. They’re also carrying a heavy mental load, with a recent survey reporting that more than 80% of college students…

The walls of the Sordoni Art Gallery are prepared for revamped exhibits, lectures and events. Patrons can look forward to eclectic collections of art reflecting the African Diaspora in the upcoming exhibit and opening reception, opportunities for families to craft activities, a guided tour of the exhibit, art screenings and…

Wilkes University students, faculty and staff are invited to a screening of Agnes, the critically acclaimed documentary about the 1972 flood, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Millennium Circle at the River Common in Wilkes-Barre. The screening is free and open to the public. Attendees should bring…

When members of the Wilkes University community gathered in the Marts Center as Scott Musa, athletics director, announced the addition of women’s wrestling, the moment bridged the rich history of wrestling on campus and the growing potential of the sport for women. Women’s wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports…

Wilkes University kicked off the 2024-25 academic year with Welcome Weekend, Aug. 22 to 25. The weekend of events was a prelude to the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 26. Welcome Weekend Move-in for first-year and transfer students started at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. Returning students moved…