John Devereux ‘26 knows he will always have a connection to Wilkes. More than connection, he intentionally forges new opportunities to help others and isn’t afraid to put in the work. Home for John Devereux ‘26, a neuroscience major with psychology and chemistry minors, is a small, rural town in …
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New Agreement Streamlines Path to Engineering Bachelor’s Degree at Wilkes University and Offers Scholarships to NCC Students Wilkes University and Northampton Community College (NCC) announced a new partnership to align their curricula for engineering students, creating a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing an associate of science degree in engineering …
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Greg Cant, Ph.D. was named the seventh president of the University in December 2019 and assumed official duties in May 2020. The renewal will extend his tenure through 2029. Wilkes University’s Board of Trustees has announced the renewal of President Greg Cant’s contract for another five year term. “Greg has …
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The Borzell family presented Wilkes University with a check for $10,000 and awarded an additional $11,900 in scholarships to seven Wyoming Area High School graduates. The gifts are proceeds from the 2023 John Anthony “Beno” Borzell Golf Tournament. The event, now in its 12th year, has raised more than $236,000 …
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Wilkes University awarded more than 700 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at its 77th spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18. The ceremony for graduate students receiving doctoral and master’s degrees was held at 10 a.m., while the ceremony for undergraduates receiving bachelor’s degrees was held at 3 p.m. Both …
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Wilkes University recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate AFROTC Detachment 752’s relocation to Hollenback Hall, a space that will allow the program to continue its mission of developing future U.S. Air Force and Space Force leaders. Wilkes has hosted the Air Force ROTC Program since 1973. Under the …
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Meetings are a regular part of the routine for Wilkes University administrators, so it wasn’t unusual when President Greg Cant and Mike Wood, special assistant to the president, traveled to Washington, D.C. this fall for a series of meetings with legislators. The trip featured far more than conference room chats, …
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As an English and psychology double major, Drew Haritos spends plenty of time pondering words and their meanings. When she’s not in class, Haritos serves as a peer consultant at the Writing Center, executive editor for Manuscript literary magazine and an intern for Etruscan Press. She’s also a member of …
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An evening with renowned esports experts kicks off an era of competitive gaming at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 17 in the McHale Athletic Center. Students with an interest in gaming can now compete in esports at Wilkes University. Starting this fall, Wilkes will offer competitive gaming in Overwatch, League …
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The Ride of a Lifetime: Campus Support Services’ Tom Polomchak Biked Over 330 Miles in Epic Journey
by Web ServicesEight days. 334 miles. One epic adventure. Inspired by the PBS documentary, The Great Ride, Wilkes University’s Tom Polomchak, technician in campus support services, embarked on the ride of a lifetime last fall. Against the backdrop of the October foliage, Polomchak started his 334-mile ride at Pittsburgh Steelers stadium and …