Wilkes University hosted the 22nd annual Norman Mailer Society Conference, “What Would Norman Mailer Say?” from Oct. 9-11. In connection with the conference presentations and discussions, the University dedicated the Mailer Archives in the E.S. Farley Library. Norman Mailer’s creative work spanned novels, newsprint, magazine, stage and screen. He produced …

The Tony Award-winning comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike runs Oct. 2-5 Wilkes University Theatre opens the 2025-26 season with the conflict and the comedy of family dynamics in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang.  Under the direction of Jon Liebetrau, associate professor of …

“Entrepreneurship is not a solo venture,” says Terry Chase, executive director of the newly established Cohen Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. “It takes the support of multiple parties and that is the role that the CCEI is designed to fulfill.” Formed in 2025 as a result of a transformative gift …

Wilkes University continues to be ranked among national universities in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges ranking of American colleges and universities. For 2026, Wilkes stands at 318 among 434 national universities. This is the 22nd consecutive year Wilkes has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report and …

Wilkes University has announced the following faculty members have been promoted to the rank of full professor: Edward Bednarz III was promoted to professor of mechanical engineering. Bednarz joined Wilkes University in 2013. A Wilkes alumnus with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and physics, Bednarz earned his master’s degree …

This past June, four undergraduate students in the sociology / criminology program at Wilkes attended the annual meetings of the American Sociological Association (ASA) and the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) in Chicago. Accompanied by professors Andrew Wilczak and Kaitlyn Langendoerfer, students Alyssa Donnini, Lindsey Kausmeyer, Courtney …

Wilkes University welcomed 14 new faculty members for the fall 2025 semester: The new faculty and their areas of specialization include:David Carey joined the College of Arts and Sciences as an associate professor of computer science in the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. He previously served as chair …

UPDATE: Last week, SHINE of Luzerne County at Wilkes University reached out to the campus community seeking support to capture the People’s Choice Award at the campaign kickoff event for the United Way of Wyoming Valley. SHINE walked away with the award and $5,000 to help local children and their …

Wilkes University awarded degrees to more than 400 graduates in the McHale Athletic Center during summer commencement. The program included a welcome from David Ward, senior vice president and provost. Ben Toll, associate professor of political science and chair of the Faculty Affairs Council, and Brian Bogert, member of the …

Wilkes University launched a new certificate program in medicinal cannabis for the fall 2025 semester. Aimed at both current and aspiring healthcare professionals, this program will help meet the growing demand for workers with an understanding of cannabis and cannabis-related products. The 16-credit, fully online program provides students with an …