president’s
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Gifts, Accomplishments and Memories

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t the end of each academic year, I am always in awe of how much has been accomplished. One cannot help but be filled with pride observing the incredible achievements of our campus community and witnessing, firsthand, the power of a Wilkes education. From exceptional exam pass rates and opportunities to participate in athletics on national and international stages, it’s clear that our community is hard at work setting the example for future generations of students.

Cropped portrait orientation close-up photograph view of a man with gray hair and prescription eyeglasses wearing a dark blue colored business suit blazer jacket, white button-up dress shirt underneath, and a gold colored tie is speaking at a podium; This person happens to be President Greg Cant of Wilkes University, in which he is sharing remarks at this year’s Founders Gala; He is standing in front of a large, customized stylized circular seal emblem that says WILKES UNIVERSITY; In the background are beige colored curtains and in the foreground shows the backs of several people's heads who are seated at tables
President Greg Cant shares remarks at this year’s Founders Gala.
In the spirit of investing in the future, I could not be more delighted to share news of several major gifts that Wilkes has received in the past academic year. Each creates lasting opportunities for our institution, including a $1 million gift from William “Bill” Bush ’68 to support the Bonner Leader program and Dr. Richard Abbas Alley’s $2 million gift to the School of Education. You’ll read more about both in this issue, along with stories of the students who have received transformative educational experiences by getting involved with service, taking the leap into classroom technology, exploring their creativity inside and outside the classroom and more.

Reflecting on just how far Wilkes has come and where it’s headed next goes well beyond this academic year. As we connect with each other as alumni and friends – online, at Homecoming, at our Founders Gala or at one of our incredible on-the-road experiences – I am equally in awe of the stories you share. The tales of lifelong friendships being formed, of careers being made, of new paths being charted and some of life’s most memorable moments continue to inspire us. You’ll find one such example in a guest piece about the golden age of Wilkes baseball by George Pawlush ’69, MS ’76, Trustee Emeritus.

We tell our prospective students and families, “at Wilkes, you will,” but hearing from all of you shows me just how much, “at Wilkes, you did.” Continue to share your successes. We’ll never stop being proud of all you have accomplished.

I hope you’ll enjoy the latest issue of Wilkes magazine.

Greg Cant Signature
Greg Cant
President
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