Student Life

In honor of Nurses Week from May 6-12, New@Wilkes is kicking off its new series of profiles of Super Seniors by spotlighting soon-to-be graduates of the Passan School of Nursing. Meet Super Senior Peter Sidari Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Passan School of Nursing Hometown: West Pittston, Pa. Activities and …

Junior mechanical engineering major Ethan Schwartz is gaining real-world experience in the classroom as an honors program student and as the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship  Kirby Scholar of engineering. The Northampton, Pa., native knows that hands-on experience will put him at the top when it …

In its new series, “First Year Q&A,” News@Wilkes will highlight the journeys of first-year students. Meet Andrew Kovalick Major: Biology Hometown: Dallas, Pa. Activities: Basketball, Research, Biology Club, Commuters Club, National Society of Leadership and Success Favorite class: Principles of Modern Biology II Why did you choose Wilkes? “I chose Wilkes because my whole …

In its new series, “First Year Q&A” News@Wilkes will highlight the journeys of first-year students. Meet Jessica Grace Smith Major: Accounting and Finance Hometown: Millersville, Md. Activities: Wilkes University Softball Team, infielder Favorite class: Integrated Management Experience I & II Why did you choose Wilkes? “I fell in love with …

Wilkes University faculty, staff, alumni and friends joined to celebrate a room dedication in memory of John Anthony “Beno” Borzell, who graduated in 2011 with a degree in environmental science from Wilkes. President Patrick F. Leahy and Jack Borzell, Mary Claire Borzell, Julianna Borzell and Prahlad Murthy, interim dean of …

In its new series, “First Year Q&A,” News@Wilkes will highlight the journeys of first-year students. This week, we’ll highlight twin sisters Cassidy and Devon. Meet Cassidy and Devon Catrambone Major: Nursing Hometown: Glenmoore, Pa. On-campus Activities: Nursing Student Organization, Intramural soccer, competition cheer Favorite Class: Microbiology What sport do you …

Debra Taylor of Forty Fort, Pa., received the 2019 Outstanding Adult Learner Award for Wilkes University not just because her path to a degree was different, but because it was marked by hard work, dedication and determination. The award is presented by the Luzerne County Council on Adult Higher Education.  …

Professor of biology William Terzaghi and wife Vivien enjoy bringing their certified therapy Samoyeds Zoki and Zava to visit students in Terzaghi’s labs as well as to the Women Empowered by Science program. Though very smart, Terzaghi explains that these two pups have a knack of being naughty from time …

The Wilkes University Chorus and Chamber Singers will present the program entitled Journeys on April 26 at 3 p.m. The concert will be heldat St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre. The Wilkes University Choral Ensembles are directed by Steven Thomas, director of choral activities and chair of the division of performing …

Wilkes University sophomore biology major Madison Ensley made headlines as a two-sport athlete for the Colonels. But it wasn’t just because she’s played in 12 games this spring for Wilkes softball, hitting .375, in addition to playing field hockey in the fall. Ensley is legally deaf.  But with the support …