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Wilkes University Residence Hall Council Hosts Goat Yoga

by Sarah Bedford September 10, 2019September 13, 2019

September 10, 2019September 13, 2019

Wilkes University yoga enthusiasts gathered behind Evans Hall on Tues., Sept. 10 to try out…

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Featured Student Spotlight
Wilkes University Senior Olivia Caraballo Combines Arts with Education as Sordoni Art Gallery Educational Outreach Ambassador

by Sarah Bedford September 3, 2019

September 3, 2019

Wilkes University senior Olivia Caraballo combines her love of education and creating inclusive art activities…

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Events Featured Student Life
Colonel Kick-Off Commemorates New Spirit Mark

by Sarah Bedford August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

A drumroll please, for the new spirit mark. Wilkes University students, faculty and staff gathered…

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Events Featured Student Life
Wilkes University Move-In Day Starts With Cheers

by Sarah Bedford August 23, 2019August 23, 2019

August 23, 2019August 23, 2019

The resident assistants lined the pathway of Waller North and South, clapping and cheering for…

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Behind the Scenes
Summer 2019 at Wilkes By The Numbers

by Sarah Bedford August 22, 2019August 26, 2019

August 22, 2019August 26, 2019

Summer isn’t sleepy at Wilkes University. Residencies for master’s and doctoral degree programs, students and…

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Behind the Scenes Featured Performing Arts
Six Things You Didn’t Know About the Marching Colonels

by Sarah Bedford August 21, 2019August 22, 2019

August 21, 2019August 22, 2019

With less than a week before classes starting, one group of Wilkes students is already…

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Arts Performing Arts
Wilkes University Theatre Announces 2019 -2020 Season Schedule

by Sarah Bedford August 20, 2019

August 20, 2019

Wilkes University Theatre announces its 2019-2020 season. The season presents a variety of shows from…

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Arts Events News Releases Sordoni Art Gallery
The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University Presents Rust Belt Biennial Aug. 27 to Oct. 6

by Sarah Bedford August 19, 2019August 21, 2019

August 19, 2019August 21, 2019

Photography celebrating the Rust Belt region is the focus of Rust Belt Biennial at the…

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Featured Student Spotlight
Welcome Back to the Colonel Journal with Wilkes University Junior Alyssa DuBose

by Sarah Bedford August 15, 2019

August 15, 2019

Have a question about campus happenings? Need advice on commuting to college? Wilkes University junior…

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Featured In the Lab Research and Scholarship
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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2 days ago by WilkesU Are you ready for Family Day tomorrow? Take a selfie and tag #FamilyofColonels and @wilkesu and get a free printout from the @photoboxxme in the Henry Student Center (note: your account needs to be public in order to print the photo - but you can switch it back to private after your photo is printed!)
4 days ago by WilkesU So proud to report that #WilkesU was named a top National University by the @usnews Best Colleges Ranking! Read more on the @wilkesu home page Wilkes.edu #wilkespride #familyofcolonels
3 days ago by WilkesU Ace the rescue dog is aces with us. Read all about him on the cover of news.wilkes.edu! #dogsofwilkes #wilkesu #wilkesuniversity #familyofcolonels
5 days ago by WilkesU Ibex you wish ewe were here to kick baaaaaack with these lucky kids for GOAT YOGA with @buttinheadfarms and @wilkes_reslife #lifeatwilkes #Wilkesuniversity
1 week ago by WilkesU Congratulations to Dr. Paul S. Adams ‘77 who was installed as Wilkes University’s interim president yesterday. Watch highlights from the ceremony on IGTV. #familyofcolonels #wilkesu #becolonel
1 week ago by WilkesU Congratulations Dr. Paul S. Adams on your installation as interim President of @wilkesuniversity !
6 days ago by WilkesU Looking for adventure? Check out the awesome experiences offered by the #WilkesU #studyabroad program! These students explored #Peru ’s #macchupicchu and experienced language, culture and history. Find out more at Wilkes.edu/studyabroad ❤️ ✈️
2 weeks ago by WilkesU This was how much fun the #armyofcolonels had at the Colonel Kickoff last Thursday! Everyone is pumped for our new spirit logo and the fall @wilkescolonels athletic season - thanks to everyone who came out and helped make it a great day! Be sure to mark your calendars for Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 14 for more #familyofcolonels fun. Find out more and register at Wilkes.edu/familyday
1 week ago by WilkesU On Thursday, September 5, 2019, the school community as well as family and friends were in attendance as Paul S. Adams ‘77 was installed as interim President of Wilkes University. Dr. Adams received the Presidential Chain of Office from Board Chair Daniel Cardell ‘79. Congratulations Dr. Adams!
1 week ago by WilkesU The second week of classes almost in the books, and these @wilkespharm students chillin on the Quad have it under control. #welcomeback #2019-20 #bringit #familyofcolonels #pharmily #wilkesu