University Officials Identify the Ranking’s Limitations Wilkes University is once again included on the U.S. News and World Report annual ranking of American colleges and universities. Wilkes ranked 78 on the list of best regional universities in the north, up seven spots from last year’s ranking. Though pleased to be included, Wilkes…
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Wilkes University Honors Students Travel to Bangkok, Thailand for University Scholars Leadership Symposium
by Web Services“Think global, act local, and start personal,” was the big take away for five Wilkes University students who attended the 2017 University Scholars Leadership Symposium . The students traveled to Bangkok, Thailand from Aug. 1-7 for the week-long training session that brings together 1,000 of the world’s most promising leaders…
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The $4 Million State-Of-The-Art Facility Will Be Home To The Award-Winning Communication Studies Program Wilkes University’s newest facility, the Karambelas Media and Communication Center, officially opened with a dedication ceremony on Aug. 31. The $4 million, 14,000-square-foot center will house the communication studies program, consolidating all scholarship and activities into one…
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Scott Stolte, Pharm.D., has joined Wilkes University as dean of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. With his leadership, the school will continue to grow and strengthen its national reputation as a leader in education, research, and pharmacy practice. In announcing his appointment, Anne Skleder, Wilkes University provost and senior vice…
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Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Faculty Member Jennifer Malinowski Wins Innovations in Teaching Competition Sponsored by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
by Web ServicesJennifer Malinowski, Pharm.D., a faculty member and an assistant dean in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University, has won the 2017 Innovations in Teaching Competition sponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Malinowski, who is an associate professor of pharmacy practice in the Nesbitt School, who was recognized…
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Robin Chard, Ph.D., RN, CNOR, has been named coordinator of the doctoral program in Wilkes University’s Passan School of Nursing. The online program, launching in the fall 2017 semester, is the University’s first program leading to the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Prior to joining Wilkes, Chard was a professor…
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Wilkes Receives $1.9 Million Grant From the U.S. Dept. of Education The Upward Bound program at Wilkes University is celebrating 50 years of helping Luzerne County high school students achieve academic success. A $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education – the largest in the program’s history at…
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Wilkes University Announces Transformational Gift To Graduate Creative Writing Program
by Web ServicesUniversity Dedicates the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing Wilkes University has received significant financial support to benefit its graduate creative writing program. Given by local businessman and philanthropist Richard Maslow, of Dallas, Pa., and Naples, Fla., the gift will be used to enhance the creative writing program through…
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The U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas and NAFSA: Association of International Educators has announced that Wilkes University has received a 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund Grant. The $25,000 grant was awarded to Wilkes and its partner, Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá. It will be used to…
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Wilkes University Honors Faculty and Staff With Teacher Recognition and Effectiveness Awards
by Web ServicesWilkes University recognized 12 faculty and staff members with nine awards for excellence in teaching and advising at the 2017 Teacher Recognition and Effectiveness Committee (TREC) Awards Ceremony. The recipients of this year’s awards are: Lisa Kadlec, associate professor of biology, received the Carpenter Award for Teaching. The award, considered…