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  • Wilkes History Podcast Explores the Past, Present and Future of the Monarchy

    by Gabrielle D'Amico October 17, 2022
    October 17, 2022

    The Sept. 8 death of the UK’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, created an opportunity for a new generation of students to appreciate British history while discussing what lies ahead. Wilkes students, Jacob Kudysch and Adam Piston, hosts of the student-run podcast, “History Behind the Headlines,” devoted their fifth episode…

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  • Ukraine/Russia Conflict Addressed at Open Forum

    by Patty Deviva March 3, 2022
    March 3, 2022

    Wilkes political science and history professors held an open forum to discuss and answer questions about the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

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  • Wilkes University Faculty Address Russian Invasion

    by Gabrielle D'Amico February 25, 2022
    February 25, 2022

    Professors in history, international relations and political science outline what this means for Ukraine. What is Putin’s motive? What role does social media play? Will this lead to another world war? Why now? Are sanctions meaningful? These are just some of the questions on the minds of Wilkes University students…

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  • History and Education Major Connects Past, Present and Future

    by Gabrielle D'Amico January 18, 2022
    January 18, 2022

    For a college student, time in the library isn’t unusual. But an undergraduate student processing documents and artifacts from World War I? That’s a whole other story. As a history major and an intern for the Wilkes University Archives, senior Logan Yeakel took advantage of a unique opportunity to bring…

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  • Wilkes University Junior Juan Astegiano Recognized for Outstanding Position Paper by Model United Nations Program

    by Web Services May 6, 2020
    May 6, 2020

    Wilkes University junior Juan Astegiano received the Outstanding Position Paper award from the 2020 Model United Nations Committee in New York. He is the first Wilkes student participating in the model U.N. program to win the honor.  Astegiano, who is from Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a member of the University’s…

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  • Wilkes University Faculty Transition to Remote Teaching (The consensus? They Miss Their Students)

    by Web Services March 31, 2020
    March 31, 2020

    Thomas Franko, Wilkes University assistant professor of pharmacy practice, says his teaching philosophy has always been to present material in a way that is both entertaining and engaging. Maintaining that philosophy has been put to the test as University classes moved to a remote learning format in response to the…

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  • Calling The Shots: Wilkes Senior Ben Mandell Pairs Student Athletics with Career in Sports Broadcast

    by Web Services November 12, 2019
    November 12, 2019

    Wilkes University senior Ben Mandell has loved sports since he was a kid. While his friends were tuned in to Saturday morning cartoons, he was watching sports talk shows with his dad. It paid off because now the Edison, N.J., native is on his way to a career in sports…

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  • American Revolution’s Influence on Constitution Is Focus of Constitution Day Lecture at Wilkes University, Sept. 17

    by Web Services September 10, 2019
    September 10, 2019

    Wilkes University will observe Constitution Day on Tues., Sept. 17 with a lecture exploring how the American Revolution shaped the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. John Hepp, professor at history at Wilkes, will speak on the topic at 11 a.m. in room 107 of Breiseth Hall, 137-159 S. Franklin…

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  • Honors Program Director Christine Muller Sheds Light on 9/11

    by Web Services September 11, 2018
    September 11, 2018

    Christine Muller, director of the honors program and an assistant professor at Wilkes University, was recently featured in the Citizens’ Voice for her expertise on 9/11 studies and a new history course she is teaching this fall. Muller’s course entitled “Producing the History of 9/11” focuses on the specific day…

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  • Meet Gabrielle: An Overachiever

    by Web Services August 16, 2018
    August 16, 2018

    Gabrielle, a biology, neuroscience, and history triple major with minors in psychology and chemistry, still finds the time to travel and throw herself into everything she does. Stay tuned to meet the next incredible student in Wilkes in 60 video series.

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    Wilkes News
    • Arts
    • News Releases
    • Research and Scholarship
    • Student Life
    • 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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