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  • Wilkes University Awarded $2.2 Million Upward Bound Grant

    by Gabrielle D'Amico July 11, 2022
    July 11, 2022

    The funding will provide higher education opportunities to low-income and first-generation college students. The Upward Bound program at Wilkes University received a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help more low income and first generation students prepare for and enroll in college. The grant is one…

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  • Wilkes University Upward Bound Program Celebrates 2022 Graduates

    by Gabrielle D'Amico May 11, 2022
    May 11, 2022

    The Upward Bound Program at Wilkes University graduated 38 students at its 2022 graduation ceremony on Thursday, April 28. The ceremony was held in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The federally funded program is designed to prepare eligible high school students for success in post-secondary education.…

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  • Wilkes University Upward Bound Program Celebrates 2021 Graduates

    by Gabrielle D'Amico May 7, 2021
    May 7, 2021

    The Upward Bound Program at Wilkes University graduated 46 students at its 2021 graduation on Tuesday, May 4. The ceremony was held in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The three-year federally funded program is designed to prepare eligible high school students for success in post-secondary education.…

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  • Wilkes University Upward Bound 2019 Graduation

    by Samantha Stanich May 22, 2019
    May 22, 2019

    Pictured above is the Upward Bound Class of 2019, front row, left to right, Van Bui, GAR; Johanna Kiska, Dallas Area; Allison Lecitshon, Pittston Area; Nancy Andrade, Meyers; Samantha Levy, GAR; Gladynette Hernandez, Wyoming Valley West; Emily Arroyo-Mejia, Meyers; Aliyah Becker, Crestwood; Samantha Nay, Hanover Area; Alexis Colon, Pittston Area;…

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  • Wilkes University Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary Of Upward Bound Program

    by Gabrielle D'Amico July 16, 2017
    July 16, 2017

    Wilkes Receives $1.9 Million Grant From the U.S. Dept. of Education The Upward Bound program at Wilkes University is celebrating 50 years of helping Luzerne County high school students achieve academic success. A $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education – the largest in the program’s history at…

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      • All 6 in 60 Series
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        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

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        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

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        June 6, 2019

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        Meet Scott Heffelfinger

        June 6, 2019

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        Meet Gabe Velez

        November 29, 2018

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        August 17, 2018

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Gabrielle: An Overachiever

        August 16, 2018

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