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Faculty Spotlight Research and Scholarship
Wilkes University Professor of Geology Offers Perspective on New Zealand Volcanic Eruption

by Vicki Mayk January 13, 2020

January 13, 2020

Wilkes University’s Sid Halsor, a professor of geology at Wilkes University with expertise in rock-forming…

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Ed.D. Dubai Student Successfully Defends Research

by Sarah Bedford November 22, 2019

November 22, 2019

The first doctor of education student participating in Wilkes University’s low-residency program in Dubai has…

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In The Lab With Dr. Linda Gutierrez, Biology

by Sarah Bedford October 8, 2019October 30, 2019

October 8, 2019October 30, 2019

What’s it like working in a biology research lab? News@Wilkes shadowed Linda Gutierrez, associate professor…

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Wilkes University College of Science and Engineering Awarded Nearly $500,000 from National Science Foundation

by Sarah Bedford September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

Wilkes will use the funds to acquire high-performance computer software that supports student-faculty research with…

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Wilkes University Alum Sara Wolman Featured on She Explores Podcast

by Vicki Mayk September 6, 2019September 6, 2019

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019

Sara Wolman, a 2011 Wilkes graduate, is an interpretive park ranger for U.S. Fish and…

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Wilkes University Student Pharmacist Alexis Nicholson Chosen For National Pharmacy Quality Alliance, CVS Health Foundation Scholars Program

by Sarah Bedford August 15, 2019

August 15, 2019

Wilkes University fourth-year student pharmacist Alexis Nicholson of Breinigsville, Pa., was accepted in the national…

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In The Lab With Dr. Ajay Bommareddy, Pharmaceutical Sciences

by Sarah Bedford August 13, 2019August 13, 2019

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019

What’s it like working in a pharmaceutical science research lab? News@Wilkes shadowed Ajay Bommareddy, associate…

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Meet Jeff Talarigo: Creative Writing Faculty Member

by Sarah Bedford August 7, 2019August 9, 2019

August 7, 2019August 9, 2019

Jeff Talarigo comes to the Wilkes campus just twice a year – but he’s still…

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This Experience Rocks: Wilkes Geology Field Camp 2019

by Sarah Bedford July 29, 2019August 1, 2019

July 29, 2019August 1, 2019

A group of students are having a rocky time this summer – and that’s just…

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Wilkes University Pharmacy Students Awarded National Rookie Award Winner in Script Your Future Challenge

by Sarah Bedford July 24, 2019

July 24, 2019

Wilkes University students in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy were awarded the National Rookie Award…

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1 day ago by WilkesU From @paul_s_adams77 - OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE COLONELS: In spite of the rain across the mid-Atlantic region today, we had a great turnout of high school seniors and juniors to learn about the return on investment that comes from a Wilkes education! Welcome to Wilkes!
2 weeks ago by WilkesU From @paul_s_adams77 : United States Secretary of Labor, Eugene Scalia, gave a “big shoutout” to Wilkes yesterday while visiting Pulverman Manufacturing in Dallas, PA. “We have heard positive things about Pulverman and the company’s partnership with Wilkes University. Manufacturing is an important part of growing our economy.” Thank you Secretary Scalia and thank you Randy and Robin Mark for your support of the Mark Engineering Center at Wilkes. www.timesleader.com/news/769164/labor-secretary-scalia-meets-with-luzerne-county-business-leaders/amp
4 days ago by WilkesU Meet the President of the Honors Program Student Committee (Spring 20-Fall 20) . . Olivia Raymond @olivia .raymond Biology Major (Pre-Med) Chemistry and Spanish Minors . . . ”I am from a small town called Milton located in Pennsylvania. Both of my parents are from Montreal, Canada making french my first language. I have been doing research with the Biology dept. since freshman year with Dr. Terzaghi and have recently also started doing research with Dr. Fortunado. I am a Nursing Assistant at Geisinger’s Intensive Care Unit and volunteer at the Surgical Center where I am able to make a positive…
3 days ago by WilkesU From Interim President @paul_s_adams77 : “A Call For National Unity” was the theme of this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr program held today. Dr. Leon John, Jr provided our keynote address. Through word, song and dance we were inspired to carry on the work of Dr. King. Many thanks to the Center for Global Education and Diversity for sponsoring today’s program.
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Meet Wilkes @jayssidhuschool junior @deandredepass , #marketing and #management major, e-mentor, programming board president, and known as the unofficial mayor of Wilkes, well, because he’s EVERYWHERE! Read all about him on the cover of news.wilkes.edu #beColonel #familyofcolonels #WilkesUniversity
5 days ago by WilkesU Happy National Squirrel Day! Rewind to last year when Michael Steele, professor of biology, was featured in @novawonders in an article entitled, “Six Stupendous Reasons to Appreciate the Heck Out of Squirrels.” The article discussed the tactics squirrels use to protect their supplies, communication patterns and mastery in the art of deception.
3 days ago by WilkesU January is #NationalMentoringMonth , and we’re sharing a few great examples of the amazing mentoring relationships here at Wilkes on the cover of news.wilkes.edu. Who is/was your mentor at #WilkesUniversity ? Give them a shout-out in the comments!! #familyofcolonels
6 days ago by WilkesU From Interim President @paul_s_adams77 : Yesterday, at our Annual Winter Commencement, on this weekend when we commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we were reminded of the challenge he issued. Dr. King said that life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “what are we doing for others?” May that question guide us each and every day.
1 week ago by WilkesU Great advice from @wilkesuinterns - During your snowy, 3 day weekend, take some time to update your resumes and apply for internships on Handshake or students.linkedin.com ☃️
1 week ago by WilkesU From @paul_s_adams77 : Today, Wilkes University awarded more than 300 degrees at our Winter Commencement. Graduates traveled to campus this weekend from 18 states, Grand Cayman and British Columbia. Many thanks to Dean Paul Riggs for delivering our commencement address. Kristin Donati(MBA) brought greetings on behalf of the graduates. Dr. Don Mencer brought greetings from the Faculty. Congratulations to the newest members of the Class of 2020!