College experience tests students' faith

Whether secular or faith-based, university life impacts religious practice

As a practicing Muslim, Silvia Silvi is expected to pray five specific times each day and fast during certain times of the year. However, since beginning college at Wilkes University in 2006, Silvi has admitted to skipping prayers due to classes and other school-related obligations. Full story

Baseball drops double-header against Delaware Valley

The Wilkes University baseball team's playoff destiny became a bit murkier following their two losses to Delaware Valley on Saturday, April 25. Full story

Concert for a Cause inspires generosity through music

It is sometimes surprising how one person can inspire many others to give tirelessly. Karen Greenberg Revit had this gift. Sadly, it was her death in 1998 that inspired her last gift to the community--the chance to help those who suffer from leukemia and countless others in need. Full story

May grads gear up for an uncertain job world

It comes as no surprise that seniors graduating this spring are going to have trouble finding a job in their chosen career field. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), an organization that tracks hiring data, reported that firms expect to hire 22 percent fewer graduates from this year's college classes than they did from last year's. Full story

Scheduled speakers stomp through Wilkes U.

Two speakers will make stops at Wilkes University during the month of May, continuing two long standing traditions at the institution - the Max Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities and the annual spring commencement keynote address. Zanny Minton Beddoes, U. Full story