Decisions about the future of the university’s Sordoni Art Gallery led one staff member to resign from her position in early October. Now some faculty members are accusing the university’s administration of not being transparent in the decision making process, as well as not living up to the spirit of shared governance. “We are all […]

Citing “unethical” practices made by the Wilkes administration, a 10-year employee of the university resigned on Oct. 2. “I cannot compromise my own professional integrity by supporting actions I believe to be unethical; consequently, I was forced to resign as Assistant Director of the Sordoni Art Gallery,” said Brittany Kramer DeBalko, who had reached her […]

As the Wilkes University community adopts a new smoking policy, measures have been taken to give students the opportunity to quit smoking, right from campus health services. Susan  Biskup, Campus Counselor  in Health and Wellness Services located in Passan Hall, completed  the Tobacco Dependency Program at Rutgers University this past  summer and has since become […]

The Wilkes University Honors Program has begun, encouraging and motivating 29 first year students to be successful. The program is centered on the university’s values of mentorship, scholarship, diversity, innovation and community. This year, students have been accepted who represent the various schools within the university. The Resident Assistant of Barre Hall, which houses the […]

On April 25, members of the Wilkes University student body are invited to participate in the universities largest community service event, The Big Event.   Sophomore pre-pharmacy student, and Student Government Executive Recording Secretary, Allie Grudeski, is also this years Big Event coordinator.   “The Big Event is the single largest community service project that […]

Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Barbara King, will retire from her position at Wilkes University after 35 years of service.   “In the last 43, I’ve been at Wilkes all except 4 years because I went to school here,” explained King.   King, who acted as associate Dean of Student affairs for the past 17 […]

Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Barbara King, will retire from her position at Wilkes University after 35 years of service.   “In the last 43, I’ve been at Wilkes all except 4 years because I went to school here,” explained King.   King, who acted as associate Dean of Student affairs for the past 17 […]

In the fall 2015 semester, 30 Wilkes University incoming freshman will begin the first year of the revived honors program as one had existed in prior years. The program, which is centered on the university’s values of mentorship, scholarship, diversity, innovation and community, also places high emphasis on leadership in personal and professional settings, integrity […]

The ninth annual American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME, Car Show is set to take place on April 19. The event will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project which has been the beneficiary for the past few years. According to ASME Vice-President, Corey Hohol, senior mechanical engineering major, the goal this year is to prepare the […]