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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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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 Student Spotlight
Summer Internship at Busch Gardens Is A Wild Ride for Junior Josh Eckman

by Sarah Bedford August 1, 2019August 1, 2019

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019

Wilkes University junior Joshua Eckman’s summer internship has been a rollercoaster ride full of twists,…

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Events Featured Student Spotlight
Wilkes University Sophomore Holly Jones: From Camper to Coordinator with WEBS Camp

by Vicki Mayk July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

It’s been a full circle experience for Wilkes University sophomore Holly Jones who has gone…

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Featured Student Life Student Spotlight
Orientation Team: Senior Caitlin Klinger Emphasizes Importance of Community as Civic Engagement Coordinator

by Sarah Bedford July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

Whether it’s helping out jungle cats in need in North Carolina or right here on…

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Behind the Scenes Featured Student Life Student Spotlight
Orientation Team: Senior Abdul Almeky Guides First-Year Students As E-Mentor Coordinator

by Vicki Mayk June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

Wilkes University senior Abdul Almeky guides first-year students as they begin their Wilkes journey as…

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Featured Student Spotlight
Senior Alanah Guerrero Leads As Student Government President and Orientation Coordinator

by Samantha Stanich June 5, 2019

June 5, 2019

Wilkes University senior Alanah Guerrero is an advocate for patients as a nursing major and…

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Featured Research and Scholarship Student Life Student Spotlight
Wilkes University Student Pharmacist Dylan Fox Shows Compassion in Patient Care

by Sarah Bedford May 20, 2019May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019

Third-year student pharmacist and Spanish major Dylan Fox knows the importance of compassion and empathy…

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Featured Student Spotlight
Mechanical Engineering Major Ethan Schwartz Applies Classroom Experience to Real-World Opportunities

by Sarah Bedford May 6, 2019May 6, 2019

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019

Junior mechanical engineering major Ethan Schwartz is gaining real-world experience in the classroom as an…

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Featured Student Life Student Spotlight
Dedication and Determination Mark Outstanding Adult Learner Debra Taylor’s Path to A Degree

by Vicki Mayk April 22, 2019April 22, 2019

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019

Debra Taylor of Forty Fort, Pa., received the 2019 Outstanding Adult Learner Award for Wilkes…

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1 week ago by WilkesU Congratulations Dr. Paul S. Adams on your installation as interim President of @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 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
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!)
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 ❤️ ✈️
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 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!
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
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
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