Barre Scholars Program

09/22/2026

Join the Office of Academic Success, Diversity Affairs, Graduate Admissions, and the Center for Career Development & Internships on Wednesday, September 23 at 4:00-5:30 pm in Farley 002!

Explore your options after graduation, including graduate and professional school programs, career planning, and available campus resources. Hear from academic advising coordinators, pre-professional advisors, and the Career Center to learn how to prepare for your next step with confidence.

RSVP for the event here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePrQFO9JzedsWOjXJjB-HNCx64nMge2XLegD8atyDYrA3aeQ/viewform

09/22/2026

Attention Barre Scholars! 🗣️🗣️

Ready to build your professional circle?

Join Wilkes University and King’s College students for (Net)working the Room: Build Your Circle on Tuesday, October 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Jean and Paul Adams Commons (JPAC) Ballroom on the second floor of the Henry Student Center.

You’ll have the opportunity to practice introducing yourself, ask questions, learn from experienced professionals, and start building connections that can support your future career.

You will have the chance to connect with professionals from organizations including:

Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Dougherty, Leventhal, and Price
Leonard Workforce Solutions
Primerica Advisors
1EdTech
Hatrak Associates
Don’t miss this unique professional development opportunity! Register at CareerWell to reserve your spot today!

Email [email protected] with questions or stop by the CCDI to chat!

09/22/2026

Attention Barre Scholars! 🗣️🗣️

Are you a Political Science or Criminology major? Maybe just interested in politics? Consider applying for the Semester Domestic Study Abroad program in Washington D.C. through American University! This opportunity is available every Fall, Spring, and Summer session. Applications for Spring and Summer 2027 are open now!

This is a semester full of internship opportunities, 15+ site visits around D.C., meetings with key decision-makers in Washington, and immersive seminars alongside the students’ regular course load at American University, all while living in downtown Washington D.C. in a building with premium amenities, and a 24/7 concierge!

Students must be a second semester Sophomore and above at the time of participation, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and approval from the Wilkes University representative (contact CCDI) is eligible to apply for this opportunity.

Interested students should apply at this link to submit your application (biographic data and a 250 word essay explaining why you are a good fit for the program), a letter of approval from the Wilkes University representative, and submit a resume and transcript. The deadline for the Spring 2027 semester is November 15th, and the deadline for Summer 2027 is March 31, 2027! Students who apply early are given more access to competitive internships, scholarship opportunities, and a higher chance of receiving their preferred housing options.

Interested students should reach out to [email protected] or stop by the Center for Career Development and Internships.

09/16/2026

Attention Barre Scholars! 🗣️🗣️

The Career, Internship and Graduate School Fair for majors in the College of Business and Engineering will be held on Tuesday, September 29th at the MAC in the Simms Center from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All students, regardless of class level or major, are invited and encouraged to attend!

Whether you are looking for a post-grad career, an internship for the spring or summer, a part time job during the school year, grad school or just curious what types of positions are available in your field, visit the many organizations at the CCDI’s Career and Internship Fair!

Some of the employers include:

- Northwestern Mutual
- UGI
- Fastenal
- Keystone Consulting Engineers
- Kearney and Company
- TJ Maxx

Register on Handshake!

09/11/2026

Attention Barre Scholars! 🗣️🗣️

Are you an entrepreneurial-minded student? Check out the Higher Information Group Entrepreneurial Scholarship at Wilkes! The scholarship ($2K additive value) aims to support and encourage motivated students who aspire to become future business leaders and innovators. Applications are due October 1, 2026!

Check out the scholarship flyer for more details, or reach out to [email protected] with questions.

09/10/2026

Attention Barre Students! 🗣️

Are you interested in mineland reclamation, watershed restoration, and/or environmental recreation and greenspace?

Apply today for the Earth Conservancy Community Scholarship. Applications close October 1, 2026! Check out the scholarship flyer for more details!

Find out more about their mission at earthconservancy.org. You may also contact [email protected] with questions.

09/09/2026

Attention Barre Scholars! 🗣️

UReCA, the National Collegiate Honors Council’s Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity, is accepting submissions for this year’s publication!

UReCA is the NCHC’s only undergraduate journal run by and for students, and each year they look forward to reviewing and publishing the academic and creative pursuits of our peers from all over the world. While the journal is run by NCHC, they accept work from any college student, not only those participating in Honors.

This is a great opportunity for you to get your work published! The deadline for this cycle has now been extended to Thursday, September 10th, 2026.

If you are interested, please check out this link to the application:

UReCA fosters the exchange of intellectual and creative work among undergraduate students.

09/09/2026

Attention Barre Scholars! 🗣️🗣️

The Center for Career Development & Internships has released its latest Internships & Careers Newsletter, featuring several new opportunities:

Wilkes SBDC: Business Research & Consulting Intern
Berkshire Asset Management: Investment Marketing & AI Automation Intern
Cardbox Packaging: Operations Lead Development Opportunity
Kisailus Law Firm: Legal Intern
Traffic Planning & Design: Summer 2027 Internships
Evercor Facility Management: Accounting Intern
New York Therapy: Social Media & Content Marketing Intern

The opportunities include remote and part-time internships, paid positions, and full-time Summer 2027 opportunities across a variety of fields.

You can also explore thousands of additional opportunities through Handshake.

09/09/2026

Attention Barre Scholars! 🗣️

Are you looking for a job on campus with flexible hours? Are you federal work study eligible?

The TRIO Upward Bound Program is seeking tutors to support our high school students in SAT/ACT exam prep and a variety of high school topics. Choose your own semester-long availability across Mondays – Thursdays, 3-6pm. We’re looking for enthusiastic, committed tutors who are passionate about supporting the success of our program’s students!

Through this work study, you will have opportunities to further develop your tutoring skills, build connections & mentorships with local high school students, refine your own knowledge base on a myriad of topics, develop study plans, and collaborate with other Wilkes University students on academic resources and advice!

If interested and wish to learn more, or to apply, please reach out to Briauna Robinson, Academic Coordinator for Upward Bound, at [email protected]. To learn more about Upward Bound in general, you can visit our program’s page at wilkes.edu/upwardbound

(If you are not sure if you are federal work study eligible, please email [email protected])

09/04/2026

Attention Barre Scholars! 🗣️🗣️

Donate at the Blood Drive on September 8th, from 10am-3pm in the JPAC! To sign up for a time that works for you, sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WILKESU or scan the QR code on the poster attached. If you donate 3 times your senior year, you will receive a red cord for graduation. Visit the Info Desk in the SUB if you have questions.