Wilkes University

Wilkes University awarded more than 300 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees during its summer commencement ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 8. The event was held at the McHale Athletic Center in the Simms Center on Main, 169 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Andrew Miller, professor of political science and chair of the Faculty Affairs Council, shared a greeting on behalf of the faculty. Susan V. Kalinay delivered the student address and received her master of business administration degree at the ceremony. Deborah Zbegner, dean of the College of Health and Education, delivered the commencement address.

Wilkes University Provost David M. Ward announced the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.

Wilkes University Provost David M. Ward announced the Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.

Wilkes University awarded over 700 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at its 77th spring commencement ceremonies on May 18. Graduate students received doctoral and master's degrees at 10 a.m., while undergraduates received bachelor's degrees at 3 p.m. Both ceremonies were held in the McHale Athletic Center in the Simms Center on Main, 169 South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Wilkes University Provost David M. Ward announced the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.

Wilkes University awarded 339 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees to winter graduates.

Wilkes University awarded more than 300 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees during its summer commencement ceremony on Sept. 10. The event was held at the McHale Athletic Center in the Simms Center on Main, 169 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Del Lucent, associate professor of math, physics and computer science, shared a greeting on behalf of the faculty. Brooke E. Hassel delivered the student address and received her doctor of nursing practice degree at the ceremony. Andrew Miller, professor of political science and recipient of the Carpenter Award for Teaching, delivered the commencement address.

Wilkes University Provost David M. Ward announced the Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.

Wilkes University awarded over 650 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at its 76th spring commencement ceremonies on May 20. The ceremony for graduate students receiving doctoral and master's degrees was held at 10 a.m., while the ceremony for undergraduates receiving bachelor's degrees was held at 3 p.m. Both ceremonies were held in the McHale Athletic Center in the Simms Center on Main, 169 S. Main Street in Wilkes-Barre.

Nicholas Antolick, a junior political science major at Wilkes University from Nicholson, Pa., was awarded a 2022 Norton Writer's Prize for his essay, "Learn to Be Nice: How Aristotle Offers a Solution to Rape Culture." Antolick crafted the essay during his fall 2021 English composition class with Mischelle Anthony, associate professor of English. Antolick credits her for suggesting revisions to the piece and encouraging him to enter the national competiton. "I am honored to receive the Norton Writer's Prize," says Antolick. "I wish to thank Dr. Mischelle Anthony, whose enthusiastic support and guidance have allowed me to exceed my expectations as a writer." Anthony noticed Antolick's outlook and dedication in the first-year class. "I'm so proud of this particular student because of his already-mature perspective on conflict and community. The topic of his winning essay is evidence of Nick's remarkable approach to others. As a first-year student in an English composition course - and a non-humanities major at that! - Nick spoke, listened and wrote thoughtfully all through the class." The Norton Writer's Prize, sponsored by publisher W.W. Norton, recognizes outstanding nonfiction work by students enrolled at two- or four-year colleges. Awarded to three students each year, the national honor includes $1,000 and publication on the Norton website. Regarding Antolick's work, the contest judges note, "The essay offers a viable solution for addressing the problem of rape culture through the teaching of Aristotle's social virtues. This essay skillfully connects philosophical ideas to the reality of our everyday lives."

Wilkes University awarded 305 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees to winter graduates.

Wilkes University Provost David M. Ward announced the Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.

Wilkes University awarded nearly 300 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees during its summer commencement ceremony on Sept. 11. The event was held in the Arnaud C. Marts Center, 274 South Franklin St. in Wilkes-Barre. David M. Ward, senior vice president and provost at Wilkes University, delivered the commencement address. As provost, Ward is responsible for leading the University's academic programs and initiatives, working with the deans and faculty members of various academic schools and colleges, and supporting staff colleagues across campus. Ward holds doctorate and master's degrees in public administration from the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Colgate University. He joined Wilkes in 2021 after serving as provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Paran Woloski delivered the student address and received her MBA during the ceremony. In 2012, she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Wilkes, and is a clinical pharmacist with Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre. Combined, the Woloski family has multiple degrees from Wilkes - Paran's husband Jason Woloski earned his bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University in 2010.

Wilkes University Provost David Ward announced the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.

Wilkes University Provost David Ward announced the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.

Forty-three incoming Wilkes University Honors Program students will begin their first year of study in the fall of 2022. The Honors Program, now in its seventh year, welcomes exceptionally talented and highly motivated students to the Wilkes community. Benefits of the Honors Program includes an enhanced interdisciplinary educational experience, which drives intellectual, professional and personal achievement. To be accepted, students must have a SAT score of 1,100 or higher, or rank in the top 20 percent of their high school graduating class. Students accepted into the program reside in a living-learning community. Students in the program are eligible for an annual academic enrichment grant, unique in higher education, which students can use to help fund study-related expenses such as research, study abroad or technology. Other scholarship opportunities specific to honors students are also available upon acceptance to this program.

Five Wilkes University students have been selected to be Kirby Scholars by the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. The Kirby Scholars are top-performers in accounting, marketing, legal, product development, and project management. The Scholars provide services to the businesses at the center's business incubator, and receive valuable experience in their field of study and formal recognition of their work.

Wilkes University Provost David Ward announced the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.

Wilkes University's Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 has announced the commissioning of officers in the Class of 2022. Six graduating students received the rank of 2nd lieutenant in the United States Air Force. The newly commissioned officers earned bachelor's degrees at Wilkes University on May 21, 2022.

More than 60 Wilkes University students were recognized for their achievements during the 2022 Academic Awards Ceremony. The event was held on May 20, the evening before spring commencement.

Wilkes University awarded over 700 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at its 75th spring commencement ceremonies on May 21. The ceremony for graduate students receiving doctoral and master's degrees was held at 10 a.m., while the ceremony for undergraduates receiving bachelor's degrees was held at 3 p.m. Both ceremonies were held in the McHale Athletic Center in the Simms Center on Main, 169 S. Main Street in Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes University awarded 277 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees to winter graduates.

Wilkes University Provost David M. Ward announced the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.

Wilkes University awarded nearly 300 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees during its summer commencement ceremony on Sept. 12. The event was held in the Arnaud C. Marts Center, 274 South Franklin St. in Wilkes-Barre. Abas Sabouni, associate professor of electrical engineering at Wilkes University, delivered the commencement address. Sabouni was awarded the Carpenter Award for Teaching. The award, considered Wilkes' highest honor for teaching, recognizes an outstanding member of the faculty. Sabouni joined Wilkes in 2013 and quickly integrated robust research into many aspects of his curriculum. Technologies for revolutionizing breast cancer detection and imaging and for improving the treatment of neurological disorders are among the research projects originating in his labs. Sabouni works with undergraduate students through his research in developing diagnostic and therapeutic technologies for biomedical applications. In 2019, he received the Wilkes University President's Award for Excellence in Scholarship. Michelle Lenhart, Millville, Pa., addressed fellow graduates. Lenhart received the Master of Business Administration degree. She earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from Wilkes in 2019, and currently works in the registrar's office at Luzerne County Community College.

Wilkes University interim Provost Terese Wignot announced the Dean's List for the spring 2021 semester for students in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing. To be named to the Dean's List, students in the program must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits. The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed for individuals who hold bachelor's degrees in other disciplines, but wish to pursue a nursing career. With one year of intensive study, students leave the program prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and become registered nurses.

Fifty-two Wilkes University students were recently recognized among the Colonel Elite. To be recognized, a student-athlete must have 60 credits and a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Transfer student-athletes must have 60 college credits total, and 30 credits from Wilkes. The student-athlete must be in good moral character as determined by the athletic department and on a Wilkes roster.

Wilkes University presented its annual academic awards to graduating seniors. Awards are presented to outstanding students for achievements in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, the School of Education, the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and the Passan School of Nursing. Awardees were recognized during the 2021 commencement exercises held on campus from May 28 to 30.

Wilkes University recognized graduating students who served as e-Mentors. First-year student e-Mentors are upperclassman who provide experience and support to incoming students at Wilkes University. While the program begins at orientation, e-Mentors work with thier assigned group throughout the fall semester to offer guidance and knowledge that will help with the transition to college life. The program helps each new student connect with peers, upperclassmen and the institution as a whole.

Wilkes University's Office of Residence Life recognized senior students for their service as resident assistants. Resident assistants are hired on the basis of character, leadership and their ability to interact with students. All resident assistants undergo extensive training so they may readily meet the needs of residential students. The primary function of the resident assistant staff is to build a community, which is crucial to a successful residence hall living experience. They practice an open-door policy and are available day and night should students need them.

Wilkes University recognized students for their activities and achievements in clubs, athletics, student government and campus leadership.