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  • Predictions for Election 2022

    by Gabrielle D'Amico November 7, 2022
    November 7, 2022

    Political scientists are often asked to predict the outcome of upcoming elections. It’s important to note that I am at the mercy of the polls which are guesses themselves. Pollsters have the unenviable task of anticipating how people will vote and how that will impact the district’s electorate. This has…

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  • One Question With…

    by Gabrielle D'Amico April 27, 2022
    April 27, 2022

    In a new series highlighting Wilkes University experts, we ask our faculty members to weigh in on topical issues that are on our minds and may be on yours too. This week, we ask Kyle Kreider, professor of political science, about the role of federal judges in national injunctions, which…

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  • Wilkes University 2022 O’Hop Lecture Addresses Natural Gas and its Role in Conflict

    by Gabrielle D'Amico April 14, 2022
    April 14, 2022

    Natural gas and its role in Eastern European conflict was the theme of the presentation from Andreea Maierean, associate professor of political science, during the Wilkes University 2022 Paul A. O’Hop Final Word Lecture. Approximately 60 members of the Wilkes and greater Wilkes-Barre community attended the lecture, held at 6…

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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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  • Senator Bob Casey Tours Wilkes and Visits Political Science Class

    by Patty Deviva September 17, 2021
    September 17, 2021

    Senator Bob Casey (Pa.) paid a visit to Wilkes University on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 16. He met with President Greg Cant, toured the campus, chatted with students in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and dropped in on a class taught by Ben Toll, assistant professor of political science. “Senator Casey’s…

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  • Wilkes University Invites High School Students to Virtual Law Day

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

    High school students interested in a career in law can attend Wilkes University’s Law Day at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23. The event will be held via Zoom. The keynote speaker will be the Honorable Judge Fred A. Pierantoni III. Pierantoni graduated from Wilkes in 1980 and currently serves…

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  • Wilkes Prof Makes International Headlines with Political Expertise

    by Gabrielle D'Amico October 30, 2020
    October 30, 2020

    There are just a few days remaining in the 2020 election season, and Pennsylvania is once again playing a critical role in its outcome. In 2016, the Keystone State helped determine the fate of now President Donald Trump – a surprising flip for the historically “blue” region and longtime Democratic…

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  • Speaking of Law School: A Conversation With Wilkes Alumna Alyssa Mursch’17 and Pre-Law Program Advisor Kyle Kreider

    by Web Services July 8, 2020
    July 8, 2020

    Alumna Alyssa Mursch ’17, now a third-year law student at Duquesne University, talked with Kyle Kreider, associate professor of political science and pre-law program advisor, about her path to studying law. Her journey started with an internship and taking a year off after graduating from Wilkes with a degree in…

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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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      • All 6 in 60 Series
        Events

        Over 100 Area Students Attend the SHINE Program…

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        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

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        3D Mini Game Design Summer Camp to Begin…

        July 21, 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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