WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes University awarded 302 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees when it held its winter commencement ceremony Jan. 19 in the Arnaud C. Marts Center, 274 S. Franklin St.
Wilkes Interim President Paul S. Adams presided at the event. The commencement address was delivered by Paul Riggs, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University. Kristin Donati, who received her master of business administration degree at the ceremony, was the student speaker. Donati is associate director of graduate enrollment at Wilkes University.
Greater Pittston students who received degrees are:
James Ardoline, of Pittston, received the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology.
Mauri Bohan, of Pittston (18640) received the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in History.
Alesha Carey, of Avoca, received the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with a major in Nursing.
Mariah Curtis, of Dupont, received the Bachelor of Business Admin. degree with a major in Marketing.
Thomas Kivak, of Dupont, received the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Hospitality Leadership.
Michael Yuhas, of Duryeam received the Master of Science degree with a major in Bioengineering.
Jennifer Bone, of Exeter, received the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology.
Brice Rowlands, of West Pittston, received the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology.
