Wilkes Magazine

Welcome to the Winter 2025/Spring 2026 digitally immersive issue of Wilkes magazine!

Discover how Wilkes University is turning vision into reality by celebrating the largest individual donation in the University’s history, the 20th anniversary of the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, the new Cohen Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and many more inspiring stories of our students and alumni.

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The Winter 2025/Spring 2026 issue of Wilkes magazine focuses on how the University is turning vision into reality through giving back, celebrating the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, the new Cohen Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and more.

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At Wilkes, students define success on their own terms – in the classroom and beyond. We facilitate meaningful connections, faculty mentorship, countless opportunities to get involved, resources for support and more. At Wilkes, we encourage everyone in the campus community to be curious and follow their passions.

Located on a compact 35-acre campus, Wilkes offers a unique architectural and academic environment where historic mansions stand alongside modern facilities. The campus is situated in the heart of a vibrant downtown district and is conveniently located within two hours of Philadelphia and New York City.

The lively community surrounding campus further enhances the University’s appeal. A dynamic and diverse local dining scene, walkable cultural amenities and access to River Common Park along the Susquehanna River provide opportunities for recreation, engagement and beautiful scenery. To learn more about the campus, take the virtual campus tour here.

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Explore Academic Programs

Wilkes offers a mix of in-demand undergraduate, master’s and terminal degree programs delivered through three colleges: the Dr. Bing K. Wong College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Engineering and the College of Health and Education. We encourage students to explore opportunities in our robust academic programs, clubs and organizations to enhance their educational experiences and learn more about who they are. Students can gain real-world experience in their field beginning with their first year on campus, and faculty work alongside students to conduct innovative research. We offer the tools, support and resources to empower our students in pursuing their passions and interests. To learn more about our academic programs, visit wilkes.edu/majors.

Personalized Mentoring, Small Classroom Sizes

Our 13:1 student-faculty ratio provides students with personalized hands-on guidance to help them define success on their own terms. Our faculty, 94% of whom hold the highest degree in their fields, and engaged staff foster a safe and inclusive community of belonging to ensure our students have every chance to flourish, discover facets of themselves and create the lives they want.

Student Life

Undergraduates at Wilkes enjoy a wide array of campus activities and leadership opportunities through 96 student organizations that enhance the quality of student life and learning. The Office of Student Development works in concert with Student Government, offering educational and social experiences that enhance the quality of student life and learning.

More than 500 Wilkes undergraduates wear the navy and gold as members of the Wilkes Colonels athletics program. The University offers intercollegiate competition in 24 varsity sports at the Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). All teams compete in the Landmark Conference, with the exception of men’s and women’s ice hockey, which compete in the Middle Atlantic Conference. Intramural athletics and a variety of health and fitness clubs offer opportunities for all students to stay active.

History of Wilkes University

Founded in 1933 as Bucknell University’s junior college, the institution attracted eager, highly motivated and talented individuals, the vast majority of whom were the first members of their families to benefit from higher education. Bucknell University Junior College thrived through support and encouragement from leading members of the Wilkes-Barre community. Generous donations from local residents, including the stately mansions now used as residence halls and offices, represent the strong tradition of community support characteristic of the region.

In 1947, Wilkes College was chartered as an independent, nondenominational four-year college, with programs in the arts, sciences and selected professional areas. Designated as a University in 1990, Wilkes offers undergraduate degrees and programs in three colleges: the Dr. Bing K. Wong College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Engineering and the College of Health and Education.

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