Student Spotlight

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.

Amad 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.

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…

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…

DJ DeAndre DePass discovered a winning combination of academics and activities at Wilkes. The only time DeAndre DePass sat still was when he’s in class. “I’m always on the run doing something,” says the senior…

Pre-law student Sydney Cogswell explores the inside of a courtroom and the jungles of Costa Rica. Like any college student, Sydney Cogswell of Vestal, New York, spends plenty of time in class or the library.…

Biology major Kevin Long says an injury that sidelined his cross country running career when he was a high school senior set him on the path to four great years at Wilkes University. A promising…

Wilkes senior musical theatre major Brianna Rowland is used to playing many roles. On stage with Wilkes University Theatre, she’s been characters in shows like “A Chorus Line,” “Clybourne Park,” and “Nine.” But Rowland has…

For Andrew Kovalick, studying at Wilkes is a walk in the park — and a family tradition. Junior Andrew Kovalick already has three years of research experience on his resume and plenty of knowledge about…