Wilkes University

The Wilkes University Marching Colonels named new leadership this fall.

The Wilkes University Marching Colonels named new leadership this fall.

Wilkes University awarded 403 doctoral, master's and bachelor's degrees to students graduating after the completion of the summer 2017 semester.

Wilkes University student pharmacist Kayla Hiryak of Boyertown, Pa., was awarded the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Gateway to Research Scholarship for her research. Hiryak worked with mentor Adam VanWert, associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences, on her project entitled, "Synthetic Biological Approach to Treating Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones." Hiryak was one of 16 winners out of hundreds of nominees from across the country and the first Wilkes student to receive the award.

Five Wilkes University honors students traveled to Bangkok, Thailand from Aug. 1-7 for the 2017 University Scholars Leadership Symposium.

Wilkes University student pharmacist Alexandra Grudeski of Gouldsboro, Pa., (18424) participated in the CVS Health Foundation Scholars Program in summer 2017.

Wilkes University student pharmacist Cody Morcom of Scott Township, Pa., (18433) participated in the CVS Health Foundation Scholars Program in summer 2017.

Wilkes University senior Jeff Stanford of Hershey, Pa., came face to face with the past this summer, and did what only a digital history student would do; recorded it.

Wilkes University student David Heinz of Reading, Pa., put his environmental engineering major to the test as he participated in summer research above the Arctic Circle.

Six Wilkes University students are participating in a summer research project with Ken Klemow, a professor in the biology department.

Three Wilkes University student pharmacists are participating in a summer research project with Ajay Bommareddy, associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy.

Wilkes University welcomes over 600 students into the class of 2021.

Three Wilkes University students participated in collaborative summer research projects with professor Del M. Lucent, assistant professor of physics.

Fifteen Wilkes University students participated in summer research with William Terzaghi, professor of biology.

Wilkes University's Delta Omicron chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity was named a Top Performing Chapter for the 2016-2017 school year at the 58 Grand Council Convention held from Aug. 1-5 in Naples, Fla. Out of 110 collegiate chapters, Delta Omicron was one of 36 chapters to receive the award. Delta Omicron earned 93 percent of the points possible on measures such as community service and organization involvement.

Six Wilkes University students spent the summer working on two research projects with Linda Gutierrez, assistant professor of biology at Wilkes.

Four Wilkes University students traveled to Washington, D.C., August 3-6 to present research at the American Psychological Association convention. The students presented research with psychology department faculty members associate professor Jennifer Thomas and assistant professor Ellen Newell. The projects focused on factors that inspire students to engage in behaviors to reduce prejudice, discrimination, and social injustice as well as the health benefits and risks associated with participating in these actions.

Wilkes University Provost Dr. Anne Skleder announced the Dean's List for the Spring 2017 Semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.4 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.

Wilkes University Senior Vice President and Provost Anne Skleder announced the Dean's List for the Spring 2017 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.4 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.

Wilkes University awarded 782 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at its 70th spring commencement ceremonies on May 20.

Students received awards at the annual Awards Ceremony held May 19 at Wilkes University.

Wilkes University students were given awards at the Annual Awards Ceremony held May 19 at the University.

Wilkes University awarded master's and bachelor's degrees to students graduating after the completion of the spring 2017 semester. Graduation was held on May 6 at the Hilton Phoenix/Mesa.

Wilkes University students were inducted to Delta Mu Delta on April 6. This is a business honor society that recognizes and encourages academic excellence of students.

The Center for Global Education and Diversity at Wilkes University recently presented students with its 2017 multicultural awards. The awards included Global Scholar and Citizen Award, Diversity and Inclusion Student Award and the D.I.V.E Certificate. They are given to students who have played an integral part in helping create diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion on the Wilkes campus and in the community.

Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy announced residency placements for students receiving the doctor of pharmacy degree in May 2017. Wilkes continued to match pharmacy students seeking residency training at a rate above the national average. Nationally, there were 3,497 residency positions offered and 5,160 applicants. Sixty-eight percent of those who applied for residencies were matched with a program.

The Wilkes University Marching Colonels leadership positions have been chosen for the 2017 season. The region's only collegiate marching band marches in drum corps style, complete with wind and percussion instruments and guard. The Wilkes University Marching Band is one of the most visible groups on campus, performing at home football games and other on- and off-campus events.

Students in Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy attended Pennsylvania Pharmacy Day at the capitol in Harrisburg on April 19.

The Wilkes University Enactus Team earned another regional championship at the organization's competition in Washington, D.C. on March 30. The team also was invited to participate in the organization's national competition, planned for May 21 - 23 in Kansas City, Mo. Enactus is a community of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to enable human progress and establish student programs on campuses across the nation. Enactus students apply business concepts to develop community outreach projects, transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world.

Wilkes University students participated in an alternative spring break trip in Kentucky, volunteering with Christian Appalachian Project. Alternative spring break offers students an opportunity to perform community service while experiencing a different culture and developing their leadership, teamwork and critical thinking skills.