Volunteers in Medicine recognized Kimberly Ference, assistant professor of pharmacy at Wilkes University, and the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University for their philanthropic contributions at the organization’s Annual Meeting and Appreciation Luncheon, held at the Westmoreland Club in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Volunteers and supporters were awarded plaques that recognized …
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Wilkes University Professors, Students Research Family Businesses in Northeast Pennsylvania
by Web ServicesThree Wilkes University professors and their students are researching family businesses in northeast Pennsylvania in conjunction with the Family Business Alliance at Wilkes University. The lead researchers are Morgan Clevenger, assistant professor of entrepreneurship, Ellen Newell, assistant professor of psychology, and Jeffrey Alves, professor of entrepreneurship and dean of the …
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Brian Greene, Scientist and Author of The Elegant Universe, Delivers Rosenn Lecture At Wilkes University On April 26
by Web ServicesGreene Brings Famous Multi-Media View of Science To Lecture Theoretical physicist and bestselling author Brian Greene is known for bringing cutting-edge scientific concepts to the public in entertaining ways. On Sunday, April 26, Greene visits Wilkes University as guest speaker for the Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities. Greene’s lecture, …
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Wilkes University Opens Wilkes Enterprise Center To Develop Student, Faculty and Staff Businesses
by Web ServicesWilkes University has opened the Wilkes Enterprise Center, a business incubator that will encourage and support businesses started by Wilkes students, faculty and staff. A grand opening event was held March 17 at the center, which is located on the sixth floor of the Luzerne Bank Building, 67 Public Square …
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Kane Is Able Vice Chairman Dick Kane Reveals Best Practices for Family Businesses at Wilkes University
by Web ServicesFamily business owners can learn the keys to success at the seminar “Eleven Best Practices of Successful Family Businesses” at Wilkes University, Thursday, February 26. The event is presented by the Wilkes University Family Business Alliance. The seminar will be at the Henry Student Center Ballroom, 84 W. South St., …
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Wilkes University Receives $40,000 From UGI Utilities, Inc. for Women Empowered by Science Program
by Web ServicesUGI Utilities, Inc., recently made a gift of $40,000 to Wilkes University through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. This gift will support the Women Empowered by Science program at Wilkes University. This program offers 6th grade girls the opportunity to engage with Wilkes faculty and science students in …
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Wilkes University will be the educational host for Luzerne County SHINE, an afterschool program aimed at improving educational opportunities for schoolchildren in the county. Wilkes President Patrick Leahy joined Congressman Lou Barletta, state Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon), and Luzerne Intermediate Unit #18 Executive Director Anthony Grieco and dozens of educators, …
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Wilkes University Scientist Leads Research Team Awarded $1 Million National Science Foundation Grant
by Web ServicesTeam Will Study Effect Of Climate Change On Plant Life Ned Fetcher, scientist and coordinator of the Institute for Environmental Science and Sustainability at Wilkes University, is the principal investigator on a research team that has been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study the …
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Area bus riders can look forward to a new year of words and images to brighten up their daily rides when the eighth year of Poetry in Transit launches on Friday, Dec. 19. Eleven new placards showcasing the original work of 11 area poets will be unveiled at a special event at …
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Wilkes University Pharmacy Student Liz Taber of Nazareth, Pa., Performs Pharmacy Rotation in Peru
by Web ServicesWilkes University student Liz Taber performed a three-week pharmacy rotation in Peru through the Global Awareness Institute. The international program provides pharmacy students an opportunity to study in the rainforest and learn about medicinal plants unique to the region. Taber is the daughter of Beth and Charlie Taber of Nazareth, …