The naming of Wilkes-Barre began with a King's error. In 1662 King Charles II of England gave a charter to the Connecticut colony to certain lands in North America ...

Welcome Weekend acts as an extension to Orientation. A variety of activities and informational workshops will help you get ready for the start of the semester! This multi-day program is required for ...

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October 8, 2025, Wilkes, Barre, Pennsylvania – The privacy and security of the personal information we maintain is of the utmost importance to Wilkes University (“Wilkes”). Wilkes recently discovered ...

You don't have to travel far to go further. Wilkes University is within a few hours' drive from the biggest population centers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

The President’s Cabinet is chaired by Dr. Greg Cant and includes representatives from each of the main functional units within the University.

Are you encountering problem behaviors? Are you frustrated with time and energy lost with outbursts and dysregulation? Are you looking for solutions to help you and your students? Join renowned ...

You don't have to travel far to go further. Wilkes University is within a few hours' drive from the biggest population centers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

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The James Jones First Novel Fellowship was established in 1992 to “honor the spirit of unblinking honesty, determination, and insight into modern culture as exemplified by (the writings of) James ...