Wilkes University junior Brianna Schunk entered college with a passion for performance and the drive to succeed. The York, Pa., native has done just that, working toward dual majors as an individualized studies dance major and English major. “I got here and Wilkes was a place for me to foster…
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Junior Computer Science Major Simon Chu Gets A Head Start on Success With Acceptance To Summer Research Program
by Web ServicesIn spring 2020, Simon Chu will graduate from Wilkes University at the same age most students begin their freshmen year. But being ahead of the class is nothing new for the 18-year old who skipped two grades in elementary school and began his college career at Wilkes at 15. “It…
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Seeing Double: Wilkes University students, sisters take on the world of medicine together
by Web ServicesAna and Zoya Rahman of Mountain Top, Pa., share a similar college experience. They take interesting classes. Join exciting clubs. Make new friends. But these biology majors have a lot more in common than the average student. They’re twins. And genetics isn’t the only thing they share: Ana and Zoya…
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Mechanical engineering student Tim Adams dives into robotics with encouragement from Dr. Zhu. Navigating the college years can feel like winding through a maze. For mechanical engineering major Tim Adams, though, a maze is helping him find his way. Literally. “I took a robotics course as an elective this year,…
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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…