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  • Founders Gala 2023

    by Web Services May 19, 2023
    May 19, 2023

    Honoring: The Ralston Family Robert A. Mugford ’58 & Tara Mugford Wilson At Wilkes University’s annual premier event, the Founders Gala, we celebrate our rich heritage while supporting our mission of serving first-generation students by raising money for the First Generation Scholarship Fund. We also bestow the President’s Medal, a prestigious…

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  • Wilkes University Honors The Ralston Family at Founders Gala 2023

    by Gabrielle D'Amico April 10, 2023
    April 10, 2023

    The gala on June 1 will also honor Robert A. Mugford ’58 and Tara Mugford Wilson as the inaugural recipients of the Chairman’s Award. Wilkes University will celebrate its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2023 Founders Gala on Thursday, June 1. Now in its ninth year, the…

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  • Wilkes University to Honor Ruth Boorom Melberger and Clifford K. Melberger at Founders Gala 2022

    by Gabrielle D'Amico March 21, 2022
    March 21, 2022

    This marks the first in-person celebration since 2019 of the Wilkes event that directly benefits first-generation college students.   Wilkes University will celebrate its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2022 Founders Gala on Saturday, June 4. Now in its eighth year, the gala will be held at…

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  • Colonels Stay Socially Connected While Remaining Physically Distant

    by Gabrielle D'Amico January 5, 2021
    January 5, 2021

    During a time defined by our social distance, Wilkes faculty, students and staff did their best to remain connected virtually. A host of events designed to bring the community together found a place on virtual platforms that allowed even those from great distances to reconnect with their beloved Wilkes. If…

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  • Meet Super Senior Leticia Patino-Flores: School of Education

    by Web Services April 22, 2020
    April 22, 2020

    Leticia Patino-Flores Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Secondary Education; minors in Spanish, international relations and history. Hometown: Bethlehem, Pa. Activities and Achievements: Patino-Flores has been active on campus, participating in many campus activities and taking a leadership role in several organizations. She served as public relations chair and secretary of ProgrammingBoard and for…

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  • Wilkes University Announces New Date for Founders Gala 2020

    by Web Services April 9, 2020
    April 9, 2020

    Wilkes University has announced that the Founders Gala, previously scheduled for June 6, has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. Now in its seventh year, the Founders Gala celebrates the University’s legacy of educating first-generation college students. The gala will be held at the Westmoreland Club, 59 S.…

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  • Wilkes University to Honor Esther B. Davidowitz at Founders Gala 2020

    by Gabrielle D'Amico February 12, 2020
    February 12, 2020

    Wilkes University will celebrate its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2020 Founders Gala on Saturday, June 6. Now in its seventh year, the gala will be held at 6 p.m. at the Westmoreland Club, 59 S. Franklin St. in Wilkes-Barre. Proceeds from the event support the First…

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  • Wilkes University to Honor Eugene Roth, Esq. ’57 at Founders Gala 2019

    by Web Services March 15, 2019
    March 15, 2019

    Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald’s longest-serving attorney will be awarded the President’s Medal at the University’s annual event Wilkes University will celebrate its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2019 Founders Gala on Saturday, June 1. Now in its sixth year, the gala will be held at 6 p.m.…

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  • Looking Back and Looking Forward At Spring Convocation 2019

    by Web Services January 17, 2019
    January 17, 2019

    Wilkes University President Patrick F. Leahy welcomed faculty and staff back to campus with a spring convocation address that celebrated the successes of 2018 and outlined goals for 2019. Leahy delivered remarks on Jan. 17 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. He celebrated the many milestones…

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  • Wilkes University Honors Lawrence E. Cohen ’57 at Founders Gala 2018

    by Gabrielle D'Amico June 4, 2018
    June 4, 2018

    The chairman of Benco Dental was the recipient of the President’s Medal at the University’s annual event on June 2 Wilkes University celebrated its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2018 Founders Gala on Saturday, June 2 at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. The highlight of the event…

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    • Arts
    • News Releases
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    • Wilkes Magazine
    • Video
      • All 6 in 60 Series
        Faculty

        One Question With Dr. Jeff Stratford: What Makes…

        February 23, 2023

        Events

        Over 100 Area Students Attend the SHINE Program…

        June 10, 2022

        Arts

        December Choral, Orchestra, Jazz and Band Concerts Planned

        December 3, 2021

        Events

        Happy Diwali from Wilkes University!

        November 4, 2021

        Events

        29th Annual Taste of Wilkes Event Returns In-Person

        November 3, 2021

        Events

        Erica Acosta Named Marshal of 4th Annual Multicultural…

        September 22, 2021

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Danica Benson

        June 6, 2019

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Scott Heffelfinger

        June 6, 2019

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Gabe Velez

        November 29, 2018

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Micaela Oliverio

        August 17, 2018

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Gabrielle: An Overachiever

        August 16, 2018

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