As an elementary/early childhood education major and student-athlete, Michael Brown spends his time reading, writing and wrestling. Michael Brown, a junior from Plains, Pa., grapples with a schedule that keeps him on the move. In addition to his time in the classrooms on campus, his pursuit of dual certification in …
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Jason Aristizabal of Lansdale, Pa., wakes up before 6 a.m. to make sure everything is neatly in place and he is ready to lead his ROTC Detachment. Aristizabal, a junior in Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 at Wilke, has his sights set on a future with the armed forces. As …
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Sarah Hoffman of York, Pa., danced soon after she learned to walk. At Wilkes University, she achieved the role of a lifetime as Clara in the University’s production of The Nutcracker even as she studies to become a math teacher. “I cried when I found out. I was overjoyed. I never dreamed …
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Wilkes University senior Aislinn Speranza has two full-time jobs. She’s a communication studies and marketing dual major and a player on the women’s soccer team. “Being an athlete and student is both full-time. It takes a lot of time management to do both,” the Poughkeepsie, N.Y., native said. “We have …
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Wilkes junior Hunter Hughes is constantly on the go as student government president. Attending meetings, checking emails and leading campus initiatives may seem demanding, but to the Kingston, Pa., native—it’s a worthwhile experience. “It’s a lot to take on. I’m always going,” Hughes said. “It feels like I’m never off, …
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Senior international studies major Neishmy Rodriguez of Scranton, Pa., is working toward a career in the political field with hopes to empower women along the way. Rodriguez got a head start making her career dreams a reality when she completed an internship at Running Start, a nonprofit organization that introduces …
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Wilkes senior Romeo Rosario marches to the beat of his own drum—and now he’s leading other students as the head drum major of the Marching Colonels. “With music, it’s been part of my life since I was young. Being Puerto Rican…I’ve grown up with music and it’s probably led me …
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Bulldozers and sod. Researchers, writers and school children. Events in the Sordoni Art Gallery. Summer classes and international travel. Summer was no time to snooze at Wilkes. The diversity of the activities, people and events that highlighted summer at the University might surprise those who think that a college campus …
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It all started with a question. Wilkes University student Alec Levin attended a youth leadership conference in high school where a motivational speaker asked, “How do you want to be remembered?” The answer was Actions Over Words, the clothing line Levin created before he came to Wilkes. The company’s name …
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Wilkes MBA student Taylor Baker ’17 of Dallas, Pa., attended the European Innovation Academy this summer where her entrepreneurial team boasted a top ten finish. The business competition was held in Cascais, Portugal, and drew 500 entrepreneurial students from 70 different countries. The students worked in teams developing promising startup …