Recent News
Wilkes President Patrick F. Leahy Honored By Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce
Wilkes University President Patrick F. Leahy was honored with the President's Achievement Award by the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce. Leahy was recognized during the Chamber's 2019 EPIC Awards. The EPIC Awards, which stands for Extraordinary People Inspiring Community, took place on Tuesday, June 11 at Wyoming Seminary's Kirby Center for Creative Arts.
Wilkes University Honors Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins As Business Partner of the Year
Wilkes University honored the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as its 2018 Business Partner of the Year. The award was established to recognize partner organizations that demonstrate outstanding quality, value and service to Wilkes University.
Wilkes University Dedicates Veterans Memorial Court
Wilkes University dedicated Veterans Memorial Court on June 6, the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy during World War II.
Maslow Foundation Salon Reading Series at Wilkes University Highlights Maslow Family Creative Writing Program from June 16-20
Wilkes University's Maslow Foundation Salon Reading Series, which highlights the June 2019 residency for the University's Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing Program, features debut authors and program faculty, many of whom are prize-winning authors, as guest readers.
Wilkes University and Northampton Community College Announce Agreement for Elementary and Early Childhood Education Students
Wilkes University and Northampton Community College have entered into a new articulation agreement that will help Northampton graduates transfer to Wilkes to complete their bachelor's degree.
Spotlight Series
Wilkes University Student Pharmacist Dylan Fox Shows Compassion in Patient Care
Third-year student pharmacist and Spanish major Dylan Fox knows the importance of compassion and empathy when working with patients on their medical care.
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Athletics
Wilkes' Armstrong Named to D3football.com All-Region Team
Armstrong was named to the third team offense as a tight end. It marks the second straight year Armstrong has been named to the all-region squad, earning second team honors as a junior in 2016.
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Experts Network
Wilkes University's faculty serve as experts and sources for reporters and editors working on short-deadline or long-lead stories. This webpage is designed to help media locate sources through efficient searches by name or topic.
- Dr. Edward T. Bednarz III
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
- (570) 408-7913
- Dr. Robert W. Bohlander
- Professor, Psychology
- (570) 408-4561
- Dr. Marianne M. Rexer
- Professor, Sidhu School of Business
- (570) 408-4716
- Dr. John Hepp
- Associate Professor, History
- (570) 408-4225
- Dr. Kyle L. Kreider
- Associate Professor, Political Science
- (570) 408-4473
- Dr. William Terzaghi
- Professor, Biology
- (570) 408-4762
