Wilkes University Theatre presents George Bernard Shaw’s “Androcles and the Lion” at 8 p.m. on Oct. 7, 8 and 9, and 2 p.m. on Oct. 9 and 10, at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Featuring a student cast under the …
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With his sights set on medical school, Yanni Kleopoulos, a neuroscience and Spanish double major, knew he’d need research experience to stand out from the crowd.
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Environmental Engineering Student will Bring Knowledge of Water Management Back to Kuwait
by Web ServicesAmad Alazmi ’21 has a passion for the management of water, and he plans on bringing the knowledge he’s gained as a student in Wilkes University’s Environmental Engineering program back to help his home country of Kuwait.
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Wilkes University Student Michael Young Receives Student Veteran Leadership Award From G.I. Jobs Magazine
by Web ServicesYoung is the second Wilkes honoree in two consecutive years. For the second consecutive year, a Wilkes University student-veteran has been recognized by G.I. Jobs magazine. Michael Young, Milford, Pa., has been honored with a 2021 Student Veteran Leadership Award from the publication. Young, a student in one of the …
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On a summer day, Neha Metgud could stop by a lab to oversee DNA extraction or learn how to build robots. She may visit local restaurants to request donations of pizza or ice cream. She might even come up with a few surprises for a carnival-themed graduation ceremony. Whatever Metgud’s …
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Wilkes University welcomed new students and their families to its first in-person summer Orientation in two years.
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For senior Jessica Turnitza, her most impactful lesson at Wilkes University came from a change in plans. After graduating from Pottsville Area High School, Turnitza chose Wilkes to pursue three of her passions: nursing, swimming and Air Force ROTC. She was heartbroken when a medical disqualification ended her military aspirations. …
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Wilkes University Student Kacee Diehl Receives Excellence Award from Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
by Web ServicesWilkes University senior Kacee Diehl of Drums, Pa., is the recipient of the 2021 Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Award for Excellence in Accounting from Wilkes University. Diehl, an accounting major, was chosen for her academic achievements and for her leadership in the accounting major and on campus. …
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Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Students Earn National Education Grants
by Web ServicesThree students from Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy are the recipients of 2021 Educational Grants from Lambda Kappa Sigma. Lambda Kappa Sigma is a professional pharmacy fraternity that provides lifelong opportunities for women in pharmacy through professional excellence and personal growth. Grants are provided to organizational members who have …
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Members of Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) professional pharmacy fraternity at Wilkes University volunteered their time on a recent Saturday afternoon to help Girl Scouts from the Wyoming Valley earn their first aid badges. The Wilkes LKS chapter has hosted this event annually since 2015, though last spring’s session was cancelled …