Student Life

Wilkes University senior Moustafa Almeky apologizes because his voice is hoarse when he joins an interview on Zoom. Although he might appear to be losing his voice, Almeky has actually found it as he’s become a vocal part of recent protests against racial injustice. He has been an ally to …

Cancer research with Dr. Gutierrez gave Deep Patel hands-on lab experience as a freshman. As a sophomore he was already teaching younger students while he prepared for the MCAT. When biology major Deep Patel first started doing research work under Dr. Linda S. Gutierrez as a freshman, the seniors in …

Although the face-to-face commencement ceremony scheduled for May 16 has been postponed until September, Wilkes University students in the Class of 2020 are still officially graduating this weekend. And there is a lot to celebrate about these wonderful students – both undergraduate and graduate — who persevered to complete their …

Lacey Bradshaw Hometown: Needmore, Pa. Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics minor   Activities and Achievements: Bradshaw worked as a Wilkes Admissions Ambassador, providing tours for prospective students. She also provided learning support for electrical engineering students working for the Academic Support Services Office. Most recently, she was a teaching assistant for electrical …

Meghan Eller Hometown: Bethlehem, Pa. Bachelor of Science, Biology, Neuroscience, and Psychology  Activities and Achievements: A dean’s list student, Eller was a teaching assistant in biology.  During her time at Wilkes, she also was a research assistant to biology Professor Mike Steele and to Assistant Professor of Tyisha Williams. She presented her …

Celine Podlesney Hometown: Hazleton, Pa. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Activities and Achievements: Podlesney was pitcher on the Wilkes softball team, where she was received Honorable Mention All-MAC Freedom team as a pitcher her freshman season in 2017 and was selected Second Team All-MAC Freedom as a pitcher in 2019 as a …

Wilkes University junior Juan Astegiano received the Outstanding Position Paper award from the 2020 Model United Nations Committee in New York. He is the first Wilkes student participating in the model U.N. program to win the honor.  Astegiano, who is from Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a member of the University’s …

Seth Platukis Hometown: Weston, Pa. Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Secondary Education Activities and Achievements: A dean’s list student, he was the recipient of the Wilkes University Polish Heritage Scholarship. Platukis was active on campus in a variety of activities reflecting his multiple talents. He was an honored speaker at the …

Taylor Hubiak Bachelor of Business Administration, Management and Marketing (Double Major) Hometown: Glen Gardner, N.J. Activities and Achievements: Hubiak is the recipient of the Academic Achievement Award for Management recognizing the highest grade-point average in the major. A member of the Honors Program, she was a dean’s list student every semester …

Chengyu “Simon” Chu Bachelor of Science, Computer Science Hometown: City of Liaoyuan, Province of Jilin, People’s Republic of China Activities and Achievements: Chu was a resident assistant throughout his college career.  He also was president of Math and Computer Science Club as a junior and secretary of the Asian Cultural Society as …