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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 Names Seventh President

by Vicki Mayk December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

Greg Cant, Ph.D. will join Wilkes in June 2020.

Wilkes University’s Board of Trustees announced today that Greg Cant will be the University’s seventh president. Cant, currently serving as the dean of the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University in New Jersey, will join Wilkes effective June 15, 2020.

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Cooking Up Holiday Cheer at Sordoni Art Gallery Event

by Vicki Mayk December 3, 2019January 2, 2020

December 3, 2019January 2, 2020

The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University ushered in the holiday season with a cookie…

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Meet The Admissions Team: Cierra Steele, Admissions Counselor

by Sarah Bedford October 29, 2019November 5, 2019

October 29, 2019November 5, 2019

As part of an on-going series introducing campus departments and the people who work there,…

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Wilkes University Dedicates Bruggeworth Field at the Ralston Athletic Complex

by Sarah Bedford October 9, 2019

October 9, 2019

Wilkes University broke out the bells and whistles when it dedicated Bruggeworth Field at the…

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Student Life Uncategorized
Wilkes University Students Participate in Global Student Conference

by Samantha Stanich February 27, 2019

February 27, 2019

Three Wilkes University international students participated in the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Schools Global…

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Meet Gabe Velez

by Samantha Stanich November 29, 2018June 6, 2019

November 29, 2018June 6, 2019

Gabriel Velez has nothing but love for Wilkes University! How does Wilkes University’s Gabriel Velez…

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Integrative media alumna Erin Gallagher ’13 makes waves with social media research

by Samantha Stanich October 16, 2018October 22, 2018

October 16, 2018October 22, 2018

Integrative media alumna Erin Gallagher ’13 of Kingston, Pa., has been creating visual representations of…

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Meet The Public Safety Department

by Samantha Stanich September 28, 2018October 17, 2018

September 28, 2018October 17, 2018

As part of an on-going series introducing campus departments and the people who work there,…

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Wilkes Public Safety Works to Ensure A Safe Campus

by Samantha Stanich September 28, 2018

September 28, 2018

September is National Campus Safety month. But at Wilkes University, the Department of Public Safety…

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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
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
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
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!
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.
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 ☃️