Dr. Jim Merryman has been all across the world, visiting Africa, Latin America, Asia, and beyond. That all changed with a simple three letter diagnosis 6 months ago. Merryman has been teaching as an Anthropology professor at Wilkes for the past 26 years. Although Wilkes does not offer a major in Anthropology, they do offer […]

There are always those moments in life you will look back on and remember fluently like it was just yesterday. Those moments can be recalled with the exact clarity of your emotions: nervous, excited, anxious, stressed, happy, sad, and so on. These are the perfect words to describe your first semester as a freshman in […]

The Woodlands Inn and Resort on state route 309 is rolling out the red carpet as Wilkes-Barre welcomes Mr. Hush’s Weekend of Horror to the Wyoming Valley on Sept. 5-7. “I’m bringing some of the most incorrigible celebrities that you could ever meet,” David Madison said. “They love their fans and they’re all about having […]

Welcome to Wilkes University (and to the returning students, welcome back)! This special summer issue is being sent to you so you can familiarize yourself with the campus, as well as the area and some of its surrounding businesses. As you arrive on campus, you may find yourself looking for something to do for fun […]

Despite misconceptions of uninterrupted vacationing and free time, many Wilkes University professors have dedicated full-time working schedules to research, development, education and mentoring over the summer season. Take, for example, Dr. Anne Batory, professor of marketing and interim chair for the department of entrepreneurship, leadership studies and marketing, and Dr. Jeffery Stratford, assistant professor of […]

Last semester, Wilkes director of athletics Addy Malatesta announced the selection of Trey Brown to lead the Colonels following the end of a long search process. From his work at other colleges, Brown has proven he can improve any offense while simultaneously offering guidance to his student-athletes. “I have always aspired to be a head […]

Football season is almost here, and the Colonels look to bounce back from going 4-6 last season. Things will look differently this year as coach Trey Brown will be taking over after being named the eighth head coach in Wilkes Football history. Coach Brown brings his 16 years of coaching experience to the table, as […]

Although a national survey reports an increase in job prospects for recent graduates, one Wilkes expert says finding a regional position is still tough and students must be prepared for hard-hitting competition. Recruiting Trends, an annual report created by Michigan State University’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute, reported an increase of two percent in the college […]

Wilkes University recently announced two initiatives to support veterans in their return to civilian life and ease their transition to higher education. The university is creating the Inter-Organizational Veteran Educational Support Team (INVEST) and has hired AmeriCorps VISTA worker Emily McGaha to help carry out its work. McGaha’s position is supported by a grant from […]

You apply to college, get accepted and now you’re on to the greatest four to six years of your life. There’s only one thing. You won’t be living on campus. Instead, you’ll be residing at home and commuting—and also saving thousands of dollars on room and board. Regardless of the last point, some students find […]