Wilkes MBA student Taylor Baker ’17 of Dallas, Pa., attended the European Innovation Academy this summer where her entrepreneurial team boasted a top ten finish. The business competition was held in Cascais, Portugal, and drew 500 entrepreneurial students from 70 different countries. The students worked in teams developing promising startup…
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Wilkes University Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership Students Receive Student Showcase Award at ACBSP Conference
by Web ServicesTwo Wilkes University students from the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership were awarded the Student Showcase Award at the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) Conference. Grace Boyle of Andreas, Pa., and Patrice Lonardi of Harrisburg, Pa., presented their research, Excellence in Undergraduate Business Programs…
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Wilkes University Alumnus, Professor Carl Charnetski Honored by S.A.F.E. With Angel of Autism Pioneer Award
by Web ServicesOn April 27, Wilkes University alumnus and professor of psychology Carl Charnetski was honored by S.A.F.E. Inc., with the Angel of Autism Pioneer award. The ceremony took place at River Grille, Wilkes-Barre. S.A.F.E., Inc. is a non-profit organization supporting families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. They provide members, families, caretakers…
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Wilkes University Students to Study in Spain with Assistance by Dr. Joseph Donald Stephens, DDS Global Scholars Award
by Web ServicesThree Wilkes University students received a scholarship opportunity to study abroad this summer in Spain. Gabriel Velez, Madison Trauger and Cassie Oldt, received the Dr. Joseph Donald Stephens, DDS Global Scholars Award. The Dr. Joseph Donald Stephens, DDS Global Scholars Award provides students with scholarships to pursue their education in…
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Wilkes University Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership Students Present at Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference
by Web ServicesStudents from the Wilkes University Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership presented their research at the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference. The conference was held April 12 through the 14 at Renaissance Hotel in Providence, R.I. Nine undergraduate and graduate students presented research. Attending the conference were faculty…
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Wilkes University student, Danielle McGlynn of Langhorne, Pa., received a scholarship for a summer study abroad experience in Spain. McGlynn was awarded the Cultural Study Abroad Award, sponsored by Eric Pape, an alumnus of Wilkes University. She will study in Madrid, Barcelona and surrounding regions this July. Along with the…
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Earth Observations and Public Policy is Focus of Kimball Lecture at Wilkes University on April 19
by Web Services“Of Fire, Floods and Penguins: Earth Observations and Their Use in Public Policy” will be the focus of the annual Kimball Lecture on April 19 at Wilkes University. It will be presented by Ann Bartuska, a 1975 Wilkes graduate and vice president for the Land, Water and Nature Program at…
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Wilkes University Scholarship Highlights Faculty Scholarship In Presentations From April 2-5
by Web ServicesThe Second Annual Wilkes University Scholarship Symposium celebrates the outstanding faculty research and scholarship taking place throughout Wilkes University’s spectrum of disciplines. The event takes place from 4 to 7:30 p.m. from Monday, April 2 through Thursday, April 5, and includes numerous research, performance and poster presentations. The event is free and open to the public. The symposium…
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Edward T. Bednarz III, Wilkes University assistant professor of mechanical engineering, was awarded a patent for his invention titled, “System for Identifying the Magnitude and Position of a Load within a Weight Area of a Beam.” Bednarz developed a methodology to determine the magnitude and locations of loads on a…
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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…