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All content by Amanda Montgomery

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
April 10, 2024
Fulbright graphic

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

Morgan Steiner, News Staff Writer
February 21, 2024

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
February 21, 2024
Sunset on Wilkes' campus.

Public Safety addresses recent Wilkes-Barre burglaries extending toward campus

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
February 14, 2024
Mason Vonk (left) freshman mechanical engineering student and John Barett (right) junior marketing student ordering waffles from the All Belgium truck.

Wilkes UNICEF Club and All Belgium host fundraiser

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
March 22, 2023
Drop-off boxes were placed around the Henry Student Center for students to drop off their old books. Students were encouraged to pick up a new read for 2023.

Book swap for Random Acts of Kindness Week 2023

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
February 22, 2023

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
February 14, 2024
Facilities were called in on Christmas morning to stop the flooding that damaged the third floor of Breiseth Hall.

Professors, staff in Breiseth recall Christmas flood damage

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
February 8, 2023
skull graphic edited

History in the making: First death penalty by nitrogen gas

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
February 7, 2024

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
February 7, 2024
Dr. Kelly Sklanka returns to Wilkes as assistant professor

Dr. Kelly Sklanka returns to Wilkes as assistant professor

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
January 31, 2024

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
January 31, 2024
Dr. Martha Agbeli joins Wilkes as an assistant professor

Dr. Martha Agbeli joins Wilkes as an assistant professor

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
November 16, 2023

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
November 16, 2023
Dr. Judy Williams: practicing nurse and educator

Dr. Judy Williams: practicing nurse and educator

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
November 9, 2023

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
November 9, 2023
The career fair displayed an archway made from blue and gold balloons before entering the variety of employer tables.

The College of Business and Engineering hosts career fair

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
September 28, 2023
Catherine Carberry, winner of the 2023 James Jones First Novel Competition.

James Jones First Novel Competition winner 2023

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
November 2, 2023
title ix graphic lightened

WEBS and Title IX: Paving way for gender equity in STEM

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
September 28, 2023

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
November 2, 2023
Dr. Mona Pearl joins Wilkes as assistant professor

Dr. Mona Pearl joins Wilkes as assistant professor

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
October 5, 2023

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
October 5, 2023
Dr. Joshua Harper joins Wilkes as assistant professor

Dr. Joshua Harper joins Wilkes as assistant professor

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
September 28, 2023

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
September 28, 2023
Dr. Kaitlyn Langendoerfer joins Wilkes as assistant professor

Dr. Kaitlyn Langendoerfer joins Wilkes as assistant professor

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
September 21, 2023

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
September 21, 2023
American Red Cross volunteers taking blood donations in the Jean and Paul Adams Commons ballroom on the second floor of the SUB. The blood drive took place Sept. 12 and was held from 9:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Wilkes hosts first blood drive of the fall semester

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
September 21, 2023
The Eugene S. Farley Library welcomes students to the newly rennovated basement.

Eugene S. Farley Library unveils its renovated Alden Learning Commons & Commuter Lounge

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
September 13, 2023

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
September 13, 2023
Former Wilkes professor arraigned on felony charges, including criminal attempt-unlawful contact with minor

Former Wilkes professor arraigned on felony charges, including criminal attempt-unlawful contact with minor

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
September 13, 2023
WEBS campers completed a “chemistry in space” lab in the science centers on campus.

WEBS Summer Camp provides hands-on experience

Amanda Montgomery, News Editor
August 28, 2023
Lacey aims for collaboration and open-mindedness.

Prof. Profile: Dr. Mikayla Lacey, college of arts and science

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
March 29, 2023

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
March 29, 2023

Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
March 22, 2023
Ohio train derailment contaminates the Ohio River

Ohio train derailment contaminates the Ohio River

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
March 1, 2023
Jennings is driven by his desire to research.

Professor Profile: Matthew Jennings, biology, earth systems

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
February 15, 2023
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.

GSA discusses Title IX and queer students with coordinator

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
February 15, 2023

Black History Month Jeopardy at Global Coffee Hour

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
February 15, 2023
Hines and her daughter Ella.

Professor Profile: Dr. Jayme Hines, education department

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
February 8, 2023
An image of Halleck’s poem, “Wyoming” reflects, according to student Juliana Lueders, American citizens' “conflict-heavy” view of American soil. Halleck reframes the usually idealized version of war by steeping it in the reality of devastation and loss.

Junior archives student processes poetry series

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
February 1, 2023
During one Honors outing, students traveled to Gettysburg where they toured the battlefields, did some shopping and went on a ghost tour. First row, from left, are Kamea Paresa, Mollie Corbett, Zoe Morley, Reagan Weldon-Peri and Jen McLaughlin. Second row, are Zak Sova, Kasey Gress, Ethan Warner, Sydney Ahrberg, Dr. Kuiken, Jada Acheampong, Lauren Patrick.

Honors program calls for first-year students to apply

Amanda Montgomery, Assistant News Editor
February 1, 2023
Dr. Diane Daddario joins Wilkes as faculty of practice

Dr. Diane Daddario joins Wilkes as faculty of practice

Amanda Montgomery, News Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Wilkes addresses rumored music minor suspension

Wilkes addresses rumored music minor suspension

Amanda Montgomery, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
First row from left, are Morgan Rich and Kaelin Hughes. Second row, Mel Fouts and Emma Freels. Third row, Jen Mclaughlin and Sami Uggla. The group traveled to Kissimee, Florida last summer.

Civic Engagement LEAP alternative spring break trips

Amanda Montgomery, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
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