Wilkes University

Wilkes University students will complete internships as part of their academic work in the fall semester 2018. Internships complement academic work, provide students with practical experience in their field of study and prepare them to enter careers.

Five Wilkes University students who serve as Kirby Scholars will be recognized at Wilkes University's Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship third annual mentor breakfast. The center offers a mentoring program for new businesses and maintains a network of advisors who offer their services on a limited pro-bono basis. In conjunction with the academic resources of Wilkes University, these business and industry leaders offer years of experience and mentorship to students and prospective start-up businesses.

Wilkes University Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize-and the Tony Award-winning play, Clybourne Park. The performances will take place on Sept. 27, 28, and 29 at 8 p.m. with matinee performances on Sept. 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. The production is at Wilkes' Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes University awarded 418 doctoral, master's and bachelor's degrees to students graduating at the summer commencement ceremony held on Sept. 9.

Nineteen Wilkes University students joined the Marching Colonels for the 2018-2019 academic year. The band is the first collegiate marching band in northeast Pennsylvania.

Two Wilkes University students from the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership were awarded the Student Showcase Award at the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) Conference. Grace Boyle of Andreas, Pa., and Patrice Lonardi of Harrisburg, Pa., presented their research, Excellence in Undergraduate Business Programs through Promotion. It highlights trends in digital promotion of undergraduate business programs. The presentation was selected from among all regional student presentations. The conference was held June 8-11, in Kansas City, Mo.

Wilkes University welcomes 91 students into the honors programs newest class.

Wilkes University welcomes nearly 700 first year students who make up the University's newest class.

During summer 2018, more than 150 undergraduate students at Wilkes University are engaged in research. Working with faculty on meaningful research is one of the hallmarks of a Wilkes education. Students at Wilkes have all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college.

Students at Wilkes University are conducting theoretical research with Amjad Nazzal, associate professor of physics, this summer. During summer 2018, more than 150 undergraduate students at Wilkes University are engaged in research. Working with faculty on meaningful research is one of the hallmarks of a Wilkes education. Students at Wilkes have all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college.

Wilkes University students are participating in summer research with Amjad Nazzal, associate professor of physics, and Henry Castejon, chair of mechanical engineering and professor of materials science and chemistry, as they conduct a series of experiments in the chemistry department. During summer 2018, more than 150 undergraduate students at Wilkes University are engaged in research. Working with faculty on meaningful research is one of the hallmarks of a Wilkes education. Students at Wilkes have all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college.

Wilkes University students are conducting interdisciplinary research this summer with Del Lucent, associate professor of physics. The research students are learning about mathematics, computer science, physics, and biochemistry related to the protein folding research project. Their day-to-day tasks involve writing computer programs and optimizing data analysis workflows. They are also learning how to perform computer simulations of protein folding using molecular dynamics simulation packages. During summer 2018, more than 150 undergraduate students at Wilkes University are engaged in research. Working with faculty on meaningful research is one of the hallmarks of a Wilkes education. Students at Wilkes have all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college.

During summer 2018, more than 150 undergraduate students at Wilkes University are engaged in research. Working with faculty on meaningful research is one of the hallmarks of a Wilkes education. Students at Wilkes have all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college.

During summer 2018, more than 150 undergraduate students at Wilkes University are engaged in research. Working with faculty on meaningful research is one of the hallmarks of a Wilkes education. Students at Wilkes have all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college.

During summer 2018, more than 150 undergraduate students at Wilkes University are engaged in research. Working with faculty on meaningful research is one of the hallmarks of a Wilkes education. Students at Wilkes have all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college.

During summer 2018, more than 150 undergraduate students at Wilkes University were engaged in research. Working with faculty on meaningful research is one of the hallmarks of a Wilkes education. Students at Wilkes have all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college.

During summer 2018, more than 150 undergraduate students at Wilkes University were engaged in research. Working with faculty on meaningful research is one of the hallmarks of a Wilkes education. Students at Wilkes have all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college.

During summer 2018, more than 150 undergraduate students at Wilkes University are engaged in research. Working with faculty on meaningful research is one of the hallmarks of a Wilkes education. Students at Wilkes have all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college.

During summer 2018, more than 150 undergraduate students at Wilkes University are engaged in research. Working with faculty on meaningful research is one of the hallmarks of a Wilkes education. Students at Wilkes have all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college.

During summer 2018, more than 150 undergraduate students at Wilkes University are engaged in research. Working with faculty on meaningful research is one of the hallmarks of a Wilkes education. Students at Wilkes have all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college.

Wilkes University awarded nearly 800 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at its 71st spring commencement ceremonies on May 19.

Wilkes University Provost Dr. Anne Skleder announced the Dean's List for the spring 2018 semester.

Seven Wilkes University students are serving in leadership positions for the 2018 summer orientation for first-year students. Orientation will be held in two sessions, the first on July 1-2 and second July 15-16. Orientation staff members provide guidance to first-year students by assisting in the transition from high school to college both socially and academically. The students are: Kya Lewis of Secane, Pa., who is serving as the orientation coordinator. Dylan Fox of Denver, Pa., who is serving as the mentor coordinator. Erica Mabry of Boyertown, Pa., who is serving as the residence coordinator. Francesca Varela-Seri of Stewartsville, N.J., who is serving as the residence coordinator. Harrison Eckert of Orefield, Pa., who is serving as the community service coordinator. Maverick Reed of Curwensville, Pa., who is serving as the Wilkes Adventure Education Day coordinator. Shyann Barrett of Danville, Pa., who is serving as the Blue Army coordinator.

Wilkes University awarded nearly 800 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at its 71st spring commencement ceremonies on May 19.

Wilkes University awarded nearly 800 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at its 71st spring commencement ceremonies on May 19. Rodney Annis of Birmingham, Ala., received a Master of Arts in Creative Writing.

Wilkes University awarded nearly 800 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at its 71st spring commencement ceremonies on May 19.

Four Wilkes University students were commissioned and received the rank of second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. The commissioning ceremony, hosted by Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 at Wilkes University, was held on May 18 in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. The event was attended by family, friends and university staff. The students were: Sawyer Guard of Hopatcong, N.J. Alexander Harrington of Pittsburgh, Pa. Jordan Lindley of Hunlock Creek, Pa. Thomas Swain of Troy, Pa. Two students from King's College, Matthew DeMarco and Andrew Bonner, were also commissioned.

Four Wilkes University students were commissioned and received the rank of second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. The commissioning ceremony, hosted by Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 at Wilkes University, was held on May 18 in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. The event was attended by family, friends and university staff. The students were: Sawyer Guard of Hopatcong, N.J.; Alexander Harrington of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Jordan Lindley of Hunlock Creek, Pa.; and Thomas Swain of Troy, Pa. Two students from King's College, Matthew DeMarco and Andrew Bonner, were also commissioned.

Four Wilkes University students were commissioned and received the rank of second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. The commissioning ceremony, hosted by Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 at Wilkes University, was held on May 18 in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. The event was attended by family, friends and university staff. The students were: Sawyer Guard of Hopatcong, N.J. Alexander Harrington of Pittsburgh, Pa. Jordan Lindley of Hunlock Creek, Pa. Thomas Swain of Troy, Pa. Two students from King's College, Matthew DeMarco and Andrew Bonner, were also commissioned.

Wilkes University awarded the Mehm Prize at its 71st spring commencement ceremonies on May 19. It is awarded annually to the undergraduate who most nearly represents the ideal respecting moral courage, unselfishness, and noteworthy extracurricular participation significantly advancing the University on and off campus.