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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 …

Wilkes University President Greg Cant announced the additions of two senior-level staff members to the campus community. Vice President of Finance and Chief Operating Officer Ellen Gallagher Ellen Gallagher has been named the vice president of finance and chief operating officer at Wilkes University. Ellen has nearly 30 years of …

Wilkes University held a very special Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on 11/11/21 in the McHale Athletic Center. Planned by the Wilkes Veterans Council, the program honored Korean War veterans with the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. Featured speakers included President Greg Cant, King’s College President Thomas P. Looney, …

First-year students will move in starting on Thursday, Aug. 26. Wilkes University welcomes students to campus for its 89th academic year during Welcome Weekend from Aug. 26 to 28. The weekend of events is a prelude to the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 30. Welcome Weekend Move-in for first-year …

Wilkes University welcomed new students and their families to its first in-person summer Orientation in two years.

Wilkes is the only university in northeastern Pennsylvania and one of eight in the state to offer the service-leadership program to students. Students with a passion for public service can now enroll in the Wilkes University Bonner Leaders Program. The unique work-study program blends community service and leadership education to …

One of the many things that makes Wilkes University so special are the faculty and staff members who go above and beyond every day. That has never been more apparent than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several departments, divisions and specific individuals were celebrated this fall in recognition of their contributions …

The events of the past year have challenged us in ways we could never have predicted. Though there is much to be grateful for – our return to campus, our continued health and promising vaccine developments – 2021 will continue to present challenges that impact the ways in which we …

Wilkes celebrates a safe return to campus and a successful fall semester  As we embarked on this academic year, the phrase “Colonels Combat COVID” became the rallying cry and mission for the students, faculty and staff at Wilkes University.  Eager to return to campus after a sudden departure in March, …