In April, three Wilkes Students were awarded second place for best undergraduate paper at the Korea America Hospitality & Tourism Educators conference. The award was accompanied by a $100 cash prize. Hussain Alrumaym, Adnan Salamah and John DeLaPlaine won the award for their paper entitled “Understanding Loyalty Program Effectiveness of Emirates Airline through Generation Y’s […]

On April 7, Wilkes students had the opportunity to walk the runway while helping members of the community. “Slay Your Way to Prom,” which took place in the gymnasium at UCOMM at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, was organized in order to partner with Cinderella’s Closet to provide donated prom dresses to high school students who […]

On March 27, Dr. Jackson Katz delivered a keynote address entitled “Men, Women, Sex and Violence” in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. The address kicked off “It’s On Us Week,” a week-long event organized by Wilkes administrators which highlighted issues of sexual violence, made possible by a grant from The Department of Education. Katz is […]

The Sidhu School of Business is celebrating some changes and new goals since the arrival of the new Dean of the school, Dr. Abel Adekola, in June. “This is a good business school, but not too many people know about us. My goal is to make sure we get it out of the valley,” Adekola […]

Individuals of all kinds gathered in Public Square on Saturday to protest President Trump’s executive order, signed on Jan. 27, which indefinitely suspends the entry of Syrian refugees, other refugees for 120 days, and entry from a list of 7 countries for 90 days;  Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. Visa holders from […]

Every year, the week before Thanksgiving is national hunger and homelessness awareness week. This year, it begins on Nov. 12. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless’ website, “This is a time for us all to think about what we are thankful for, a perfect time to share our compassion with our neighbors who […]

A unique course is being offered for the Spring 2017 semester by the department of entrepreneurship, leadership and marketing. It is not necessarily the content of the course that makes it unique, but rather the instructor. It is a one credit course that is called LDR398, President’s seminar in leadership, and will be taught by […]

Are you interested in new experiences? What about working to serve communities nationwide and globally? If so, alternative spring break might be the perfect opportunity for you. Each year, rather than going home for spring break, many Wilkes University students spend their time traveling to a new place to partake in community service. “Over the […]

On Sept. 8, President Obama awarded 213 math and science teachers with the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, which represents all U.S. states and territories. Among the recipients was Dr. Melanie Wiscount, a Wilkes alumna who received her educational leadership Ed.D in 2015. “The recipients of this award are integral […]

As college age individuals in an increasingly progressive society, it is common practice to encourage LGBT peers to be openly true to themselves. But there might be a specific right time to do it. Oct. 11 marks the 28th anniversary of National Coming Out Day, according to the Human Rights Campaign’s website. “Coming out – […]