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Wilkes University Junior DeAndre DePass Leads as Programming Board President

by Vicki Mayk January 13, 2020January 13, 2020

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020

Wilkes University junior DeAndre DePass has earned an unofficial title on campus. “They call me…

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Wilkes Senior Ashley Abbey Positions Herself for Future in Marketing as Kirby Scholar of Business Development

by Vicki Mayk December 16, 2019

December 16, 2019

Senior Ashley Abbey found her way to Wilkes University while taking a college tour road…

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Wilkes University Junior Juan Astegiano Travels Through Europe During Study Abroad Semester

by Sarah Bedford November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

It wasn’t enough for Wilkes University junior and Argentina native, Juan Astegiano, to spend his…

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Calling The Shots: Wilkes Senior Ben Mandell Pairs Student Athletics with Career in Sports Broadcast

by Sarah Bedford November 12, 2019November 12, 2019

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019

Wilkes University senior Ben Mandell has loved sports since he was a kid. While his…

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Wilkes Celebrates Its Commitment To First-Generation College Students on Nov. 8

by Sarah Bedford November 8, 2019November 8, 2019

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019

As a University that was founded to provide an education for the sons and daughters…

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Wilkes Senior Cabrini Rudnicki Makes Headlines as Editor-in-Chief of The Beacon

by Sarah Bedford October 29, 2019

October 29, 2019

Wilkes University senior Cabrini Rudnicki likes the challenge of assembling the weekly campus newspaper, The…

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Wilkes University Junior Jason DeBoard Explores World of Medicine in Greece

by Sarah Bedford October 22, 2019October 22, 2019

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019

Wilkes University junior Jason DeBoard never imagined that changing his academic focus could eventually lead…

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Student Pharmacist Alexis Nicholson Focuses on Patient Care as PQA CVS Scholar

by Sarah Bedford October 1, 2019

October 1, 2019

Wilkes University fourth-year student pharmacist Alexis Nicholson was overjoyed when she found out she had…

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Wilkes University Senior Victoria Morrison, International Traveler and Entrepreneur

by Sarah Bedford September 17, 2019October 1, 2019

September 17, 2019October 1, 2019

Wilkes University senior Victoria Morrison is an international traveler with a sweet local business. The…

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Wilkes University Senior Olivia Caraballo Combines Arts with Education as Sordoni Art Gallery Educational Outreach Ambassador

by Sarah Bedford September 3, 2019October 25, 2019

September 3, 2019October 25, 2019

Wilkes University senior Olivia Caraballo combines her love of education and creating inclusive art activities…

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4 days ago by WilkesU Meet the President of the Honors Program Student Committee (Spring 20-Fall 20) . . Olivia Raymond @olivia .raymond Biology Major (Pre-Med) Chemistry and Spanish Minors . . . ”I am from a small town called Milton located in Pennsylvania. Both of my parents are from Montreal, Canada making french my first language. I have been doing research with the Biology dept. since freshman year with Dr. Terzaghi and have recently also started doing research with Dr. Fortunado. I am a Nursing Assistant at Geisinger’s Intensive Care Unit and volunteer at the Surgical Center where I am able to make a positive…
1 week ago by WilkesU From @paul_s_adams77 : Today, Wilkes University awarded more than 300 degrees at our Winter Commencement. Graduates traveled to campus this weekend from 18 states, Grand Cayman and British Columbia. Many thanks to Dean Paul Riggs for delivering our commencement address. Kristin Donati(MBA) brought greetings on behalf of the graduates. Dr. Don Mencer brought greetings from the Faculty. Congratulations to the newest members of the Class of 2020!
5 days ago by WilkesU Happy National Squirrel Day! Rewind to last year when Michael Steele, professor of biology, was featured in @novawonders in an article entitled, “Six Stupendous Reasons to Appreciate the Heck Out of Squirrels.” The article discussed the tactics squirrels use to protect their supplies, communication patterns and mastery in the art of deception.
1 week ago by WilkesU Great advice from @wilkesuinterns - During your snowy, 3 day weekend, take some time to update your resumes and apply for internships on Handshake or students.linkedin.com ☃️
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Meet Wilkes @jayssidhuschool junior @deandredepass , #marketing and #management major, e-mentor, programming board president, and known as the unofficial mayor of Wilkes, well, because he’s EVERYWHERE! Read all about him on the cover of news.wilkes.edu #beColonel #familyofcolonels #WilkesUniversity
1 day ago by WilkesU From @paul_s_adams77 - OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE COLONELS: In spite of the rain across the mid-Atlantic region today, we had a great turnout of high school seniors and juniors to learn about the return on investment that comes from a Wilkes education! Welcome to Wilkes!
6 days ago by WilkesU From Interim President @paul_s_adams77 : Yesterday, at our Annual Winter Commencement, on this weekend when we commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we were reminded of the challenge he issued. Dr. King said that life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “what are we doing for others?” May that question guide us each and every day.
2 weeks ago by WilkesU From @paul_s_adams77 : United States Secretary of Labor, Eugene Scalia, gave a “big shoutout” to Wilkes yesterday while visiting Pulverman Manufacturing in Dallas, PA. “We have heard positive things about Pulverman and the company’s partnership with Wilkes University. Manufacturing is an important part of growing our economy.” Thank you Secretary Scalia and thank you Randy and Robin Mark for your support of the Mark Engineering Center at Wilkes. www.timesleader.com/news/769164/labor-secretary-scalia-meets-with-luzerne-county-business-leaders/amp
3 days ago by WilkesU From Interim President @paul_s_adams77 : “A Call For National Unity” was the theme of this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr program held today. Dr. Leon John, Jr provided our keynote address. Through word, song and dance we were inspired to carry on the work of Dr. King. Many thanks to the Center for Global Education and Diversity for sponsoring today’s program.
3 days ago by WilkesU January is #NationalMentoringMonth , and we’re sharing a few great examples of the amazing mentoring relationships here at Wilkes on the cover of news.wilkes.edu. Who is/was your mentor at #WilkesUniversity ? Give them a shout-out in the comments!! #familyofcolonels