Office of Global Engagement

Diversity is one of our core values at Wilkes.

Through a commitment to embracing our differences, we create a more vibrant, inclusive learning community.

The Office of Global Engagement celebrates the experiences and identities that make us unique. By supporting underrepresented members of our campus, we create opportunities for all of us to grow and thrive.

Our doors are open to all. We offer practical assistance, friendly guidance and a supportive space. We also collaborate with the Multicultural Student Coalition to plan and present multicultural programs, projects and events for the Wilkes University community.

We Serve

Students from underrepresented groups based on race, sexual orientation, gender, age or culture
International students, faculty and staff, offering assistance with visa paperwork as well as academic, cultural and social orientation
Panamanian students, teachers, dignitaries and university guests
Those learning English
All students seeking to better relate to those different from themselves and who need support

Our Services

International Student Services

If you’re an international student, faculty member or staff member, we are here to help with required visa paperwork, as well as cultural support and programs.

Office of Diversity Initiatives

If you’re a student, faculty member or staff member from an underrepresented group based on your race, sexual orientation, gender, age or culture, the Office of Diversity Initiatives offers a variety of services and programming to help you develop a nurturing, empowering support system on campus.

Office of International Engagement

If you’re interested in expanding the University’s presence abroad and bringing the world to Wilkes, the Office of International Engagement offers a place to share in each other’s languages, cultures and people.

International Engagement at Wilkes

Taking a Stand

The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks and Ahmaud Arbery rocked the nation and lead to honest conversations about how the nation can resolve racial divide. At Wilkes, it led to a semester of advocacy, peace and unity.

Candlelit Vigil at Ralston Athletic Complex

The center helped me completely reinvent myself. It has been an experience I could not receive anywhere else. The growth in my personal and professional networks are all thanks to the office.
Cindy Peralta Nin ’21 | Criminology Major, Global Coffee Hour Coordinator

Explore Our Diversity Initiatives

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View Diversity Resources

countries represented by international students on campus

diversity, cultural, inclusion and equity programs hosted annually

150+

cups of coffee served at our popular Global Coffee Hour events each semester