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The Maslow Family Graduate Creative Writing Program at Wilkes University Co-Hosts Reading at Barnes and Noble on Sept. 14
The Maslow Family Graduate Creative Writing Program is co-sponsoring a reading of selections from the anthology I Am Strength: True Stories of Everyday Superwomen, edited by program alumna Alyssa Waugh, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Kings/Wilkes...
Aug 23, 2018, 11:47am EDT
Wilkes University's Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing to Host Open House September 26
Wilkes University's Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing will host an instant decision open house from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Dr. Harold Cox Hall, 245 S. River Street, Wilkes-Barre. Attendees bringing writing samples can re...
Aug 22, 2018, 8:42am EDT
Wilkes University President Patrick F. Leahy Appointed to Pennsylvania Tuition Account Program Advisory Board
Wilkes University President Patrick F. Leahy has been appointed to serve on Pennsylvania's Tuition Account Program Advisory Board. Leahy is the only president of more than 90 private institutions in the state to be selected for the board, which include...
Aug 14, 2018, 11:22am EDT
The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University Presents A Stirring Song Heroic from Aug. 21 to Oct. 7
The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University presents A Stirring Song Heroic: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom, 1619 to 1865 by Philadelphia artist, William Earle Williams. The exhibition takes place from Aug. 21 to Oct. 7. An artist lecture ...
Aug 14, 2018, 8:41am EDT
The Family Business Alliance Presents Sexual Harassment Awareness: Myths and Reality on September 13 at Wilkes University and Penn State Worthington Scranton
The Family Business Alliance of Wilkes University and Penn State Worthington Scranton presents Sexual Harassment Awareness: Myths and Reality on Sept. 13. The workshop will cover the ways a firm can create a safe company culture, the ramifications of t...
Aug 9, 2018, 11:41am EDT
The Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University Presents 2018 Fall Creative Writing Community Workshops
The Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University is hosting non-credit creative writing community workshops beginning in October. All workshops are open to adults and will be held on the Wilkes campus. The cost for each wo...
Aug 7, 2018, 1:03pm EDT
Wilkes University's Women Empowered by Science Camp Invites Public to Wildlife Programs on July 27
Wilkes University's annual Women Empowered by Science Camp invites the community to join in on the exciting world of science on Friday, July 27. Two free programs are open to the public: Close Encounters with Birds of Prey: Friday, July 27 at 12:...
Jul 24, 2018, 11:35am EDT
Athlete, Activist and Author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Delivers Rosenn Lecture on Sept. 30 at Wilkes University
Basketball Hall of Fame center, New York Times-bestselling author, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will deliver the Max Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities on Sunday, Sept. 30. The rescheduled appearance will be at 2 p....
Jul 24, 2018, 10:48am EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Wilkes University's Women Empowered by Science Camp Runs From July 22 - 28
MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WHAT: Local girls will experience the exciting world of science through captivating hands-on labs with exploration into the world of animals, food, genetics, medicine and the building - and programming - of their own...
Jul 19, 2018, 12:31pm EDT
Wilkes University Announces Faculty Promotions and Awards Tenure
Wilkes University has announced faculty promotions and recognized faculty who have been awarded tenure. The following faculty have been promoted to full professor: Diane Wenger was promoted to full professor of history. Wenger earned a bachelor's...
Jul 19, 2018, 11:51am EDT