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Honors students, Brynn Marlow and Sydney Farmer, in front of the London Eye.

That’s So Honors: Honors abroad trip to London

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
February 8, 2025
Meet Lindsey Scorey, the GA for the Honors Program. (Photo Courtesy of Lindsey Scorey)

That’s So Honors: Welcoming a new Graduate Assistant

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
September 11, 2024
Bethany Yashkus (left) and Mollie Corbett (right) st the American Vacumm Society (AVS) Conference in Oregon. The two presented an original research project, titled "Gas-Phase Analysis of Plasma Enhanced Modification of Silk Films."

Who’s So Honors… Mollie Corbett: student spotlight

Morgan Steiner, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Back Left to Back Right: Christian Blomquist, Colin Post, Morgan Steiner, Connor Frey, Sean Renz, Damien Chmielewski, Julie Schwartz, Emma Stout and Eduardo Abrego Camano.Front Left to Front Right: Vassiliki Gkroutski, Dr. Andy Miller, Archbishop Gabrielle Caccia, Marytere Quintana-Avila and Emma Guzdek.

Wilkes University makes waves at Model United Nations

Morgan Steiner, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024

That’s so honors

Morgan Steiner, Staff Writer
March 3, 2024
From left to right it is: Liz Keller, Michael Santini, Julia Kapitula, Kensington Edmond, Analiese Monteiro and Luke Mauro.

That’s So Honors: Life in Waller, first-year housing

Morgan Steiner, News Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
What is... the U.S. Fulbright Program at Wilkes University?

What is… the U.S. Fulbright Program at Wilkes University?

Morgan Steiner, News Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
Elizabeth Leo, general counsel and Title IX Coordinator, discusses Title IX policies and their implementation. Leo joined Wilkes in 2022 with 25 years of legal experience that includes leading iniatives in educational and awareness for how to identify and report misconduct and how to ensure a safe workplace for students and employees.

[Photo] GSA discusses Title IX and queer students with coordinator

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
February 15, 2023
Evans second floor celebrates their victory in hall brawl back in October.

What is… the Office of Residence Life at Wilkes University?

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
February 14, 2024
During Summer 2023, a group of Honors students traveled to Scotland and Ireland to learn about the culture. Many of the students in attendance utilized grant funding for the opportunity.

That’s So Honors… it’s not too late to join the program

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
February 7, 2024
Waller Hall residents Luke Mauro (L) and Kensy Edmond (R.) celebrate the holiday season with a pop-up party sponsored by RHC.

What is… Wilkes University’s Resident Hall Council?

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
February 7, 2024
The 2023 Mentor cohort at the Colonel Carnival, one of the hallmarks of Welcome Weekend.

A love letter to the Wilkes University e-mentor program

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
January 31, 2024
Student Government members at this year’s Winterfest.

What is… Wilkes University’s Student Government?

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
January 31, 2024
The Commuter Council Executive Board at Club Day earlier this fall.

What is… the Wilkes University Commuter Council

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
November 16, 2023
The HPSC Executive Board

That’s so Honors… the HPSC 2024 student elections

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
November 16, 2023
From left to right, Kathrine Ermeus, president, Abel Gonzalez, treasurer, Starr Sandt, vice president and Erica Acosta, adviser.

What is… Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC)

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
November 9, 2023
Executive and general members of the programming board pose with their new hoodies to celebrate a job well done.

Programming board gives out hoodies for homecoming

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2023
Scholars attended a social pizza party on Oct. 26, a fun way to get to know each other.

What is… the University Barre Scholars Program

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
November 2, 2023
In addition to these work study jobs, Hughes is also an RA in Waller Hall, a first-year Residence Hall specifically for Honors students.

Who’s so honors? Student spotlight: Kaelin Hughes

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
November 2, 2023
Nikki Dawar upon her acceptance to Wilkes University.

Who’s so Honors? Student spotlight: Bhavika “Nikki” Dawar

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2023
The HPSC Executive Board

What’s happening in the Honors and Scholars Program?

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2023
WUPB executive board, fall 2022; back row L-R: Addie Hazlet (advisor), Brynn Marlow (junior), Jessica Kunkle (junior), Nicole Middleton (p3) and Kaelin Hughes (senior). Front row L-R: Shelby Brazes (senior), Kimberly Wheeler (junior/p1), Rebecca Ax (junior) and Lauren Beaver (junior).

What is… the Wilkes University Programming Board

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
September 28, 2023
Dr. Kyung Park joins Wilkes as assistant professor

Dr. Kyung Park joins Wilkes as assistant professor

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
September 21, 2023
Students lined up on the first floor of the SUB before club hours to get their milkshakes.

Students celebrate national chocolate milkshake day

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
September 21, 2023
The Colonel's Closet offers a wide variety of business and business-casual items, including suits, shoes, and even jewelry.

Cupboards, closets and care: On-campus resources

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
September 13, 2023
Football, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, and… Rocket League?

Football, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, and… Rocket League?

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
April 26, 2023
Why drag cannot “Sashay Away” from the United States

Why drag cannot “Sashay Away” from the United States

Morgan Steiner, Contributing Writer
March 29, 2023
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