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Arts Faculty Spotlight
Meet Nancy McKinley, Ph.D., Faculty Member in the Maslow Family Graduate Creative Writing Program

by Vicki Mayk February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Nancy McKinley, Ph.D., can make a claim few faculty in the Maslow Family Graduate Creative…

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Arts
Wilkes University Creative Writing Alumnus Marlon James New Book Called African Game of Thrones

by Sarah Bedford February 5, 2019February 26, 2019

February 5, 2019February 26, 2019

When Marlon James MA ’06’s novel A Brief History of Seven Killings won the Man…

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1 week ago by WilkesU Since they didn't get to do so in person, Wilkes University faculty share their well wishes for #Wilkes2020 !
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Happening live right now! Get the link on our home page Wilkes.edu!
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Are you ready? In less than one hour the virtual conferring of degrees for #Wilkes2020 will commence! Be sure to tune in for the live stream. Link is at Wilkes.edu or in the bio #BeColonel #itshappening #youdidit #classof2020
19 hours ago by WilkesU From @paul_s_adams77 : • Today, we welcome Dr. Greg Cant to his first day as President of Wilkes University. This photo of Greg and Angela Cant comes from the day the Cant Family was introduced to our Wilkes community on December 12 at the Sordoni Art Gallery amidst the exhibition, “Two Presidents, One Photographer.” We look forward to how the Cant’s will put their heads and hearts together to lead Wilkes. Welcome Greg, Angela, Eliza and Jackson. #becolonel #forevercolonel
2 weeks ago by WilkesU What images did the members of the #Classof2020 share with us to represent their time at #WilkesU ? Click the link in our bio and check out the #Wilkes2020 photo gallery to find out! And be sure to add your own photos and tag @wilkesu and #Wilkes2020 if you share on social. #congratulations #celebrate #youdidit #BeColonel #FamilyofColonels
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Everything is in place! 10 minutes until the degree conferral ceremony LIVE! @paul_s_adams77
1 week ago by WilkesU From @paul_s_adams77 : • Congratulations, Class of 2020! We can’t wait for September 12!
2 days ago by WilkesU #MemorialDay message from @paul_s_adams77 : • On this Memorial Day we remember those members of our military who have given their lives for our freedom. In this post I share the story of a Wilkes hero, Sgt. Alessandro “Sandrino” Plutino. Army sergeant Allesandro Plutino, a native of Pittman, NJ joined the army after he graduated from Wilkes in 2005. Immediately following 9/11, Allesandro wanted to join the Marines, but was unable because of injury. He persisted after his graduation and was still rejected because of athletics injuries from his wrestling career. He rehabbed and trained and eventually was able to enlist…
1 week ago by WilkesU Here are some of the photos the Wilkes Class of 2020 shared to celebrate their graduation. We are so proud of you - congratulations #Wilkes2020 !
2 weeks ago by WilkesU You’ve had to deal with plenty, #Classof2020 ! Here’s a sweet @spotify playlist made by members of the graduating class - add your own and share! Link to the #Wilkes2020 playlist is in the bio #classof2020 #celebrate #youdidit #forevercolonel