During the month of September, the Commission on Economic Opportunity has promoted efforts to raise money for both Hunger Action Month and Walmart’s Fight Hunger, Spark Change campaign. Nearly 49 million people are struggling with hunger on a daily basis. This people are not only just in our country; they are living within our communities. […]

Evan Ensley leans into the podium, speaking with absolute conviction and an unmistakable passion. The fire in his eyes grows bolder and brighter while speaking about the new Wilkes Marketing Club, of which he is president. There’s something refreshing about his fervor. And that is because Ensley, along with his vice-president, Joe Kubicki, and the […]

“Susquehanna to Freedom,” a play that demonstrates the role of the Susquehanna River in the Underground Railroad, can be seen in the Henry Student Center Ballroom on Thursday, October 2, at 5 p.m. This play, which was written by Dr. Dorothy E. King, will be sponsored by Misericordia University and Wilkes University. King is a […]

The Flex Dollars program has been at Wilkes University since late in the fall semester of 2006. Even though it has been around now for eight years, people are still unsure of how Flex Dollars actually function. In fact, many students were unaware of the fact that the Flex Dollars were not working properly at […]

Homecoming festivities are to begin on Friday and continue through Sunday afternoon. Homecoming is organized through the Alumni Office, which is staffed by Bridget Giunta, Jacki Lukas, and Mary Simmons; The Alumni Board of Directors; Homecoming Committee; and the student homecoming team. The Alumni Association Board of Directors and the Homecoming Committee is composed of […]

Wilkes University Student Government discussed interesting topics including information on new capital projects. President Leahy addressed Student Government on new and upcoming projects at Wilkes including a campus gateway and information on a new swim team co-curricular. The new proposed gateway is in the works and expected to be dedicated by next fall. To keep […]

Dr. Jeffrey Alves, dean of the Sidhu School of Business, loves to travel the globe and spend time on his small farm when he is not busy meeting with the 17 faculty members and nearly 600 students he administers. As the Dean of the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, Alves is responsible […]

The new major of Sports and Events Management is making an impact at Wilkes University. Approved last October and beginning this semester, Sports and Events Management intends to teach students athletics and entertainment organization. Dr. Marianne Rexer, one of those responsible for bringing this program to the university, stated that “It started with coaches coming […]

A Wilkes University freshman received a phone call months ago which changed his life and shaped his future. Kyle McHale, a Myers high school 2014 graduate, was one of 12 first year students to be awarded the Founders Gala Scholarship. Michael McCree, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, was McHale’s Admissions Counselor and delivered the news. […]

Alternative Spring Break Trip Announcement The offices of Civic Engagement, Campus Interfaith, Global Education and Diversity along with faculty partner Dr. Miller in Political Science are pleased to announce that applications are now available electronically for the upcoming 2015 Alternative Spring Break trips. Interested students should e-mail megan.boone@wilkes.edu for an application or go to the […]