Wilkes University Students Receive Pennsylvania Association of Developmental Educators (PADE) Scholarships

Wilkes-Barre, PA (09/25/2019) — Two Wilkes University students were awarded the Pennsylvania Association of Developmental Educators (PADE) Scholarships. PADE is a statewide professional, non-profit, educational organization addressing the needs and interests of developmental educators from every type of postsecondary institution in the state.

The Wilkes students to receive the scholarship are Megan Oakley of Dunmore, Pa., a sophomore nursing major, and Shyanne Wydo of Hanover Twp., Pa., a sophomore psychology major. The students are participants in the Act 101 Program at Wilkes.

The Act 101 Program enhances the educational opportunities and achievements of undergraduate students, who are first-generation students and Pennsylvania residents. It also provides educational support services that allow students to earn a college degree.

Pictured from left to right, Megan Senausky, Act 101 Program Counselor; Megan Oakley, PADE scholarship recipient; Shyanne Wydo, PADE scholarship recipient and Karen Riley, Act 101 Assistant Director.

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About Wilkes University:

Wilkes University is a private, independent, non-sectarian institution of higher education dedicated to academic and intellectual excellence through mentoring in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs. Founded in 1933, Wilkes is on a mission to create one of the nation's finest doctoral universities, offering all of the programs, activities and opportunities of a large university in the intimate, caring and mentoring environment of a small college, open to all who show promise. The Economist named Wilkes 25th in the nation for the value of its education for graduates. In addition to 46 majors, Wilkes offers 24 master's degree programs and five doctoral/terminal degree programs, including the doctor of philosophy in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, doctor of education, doctor of pharmacy, and master of fine arts in creative writing. Learn more at www.wilkes.edu.

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