South Campus Gateway
Wilkes University announces a $3.5 million South Campus Gateway initiative. The three-part project includes improvements and additions that will transform Wilkes and the streets bordering it into a park-like campus in the heart of the City of Wilkes-Barre. The project combines University resources with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Department of Community and Economic Development funds to improve pedestrian safety, alleviate traffic congestion and beautify the campus and surrounding neighborhood.
Wilkes University President Patrick F. Leahy said the South Campus Gateway will make the campus safer and more attractive, increasing Wilkes’ unique appeal as a university that offers programs comparable to a large, research university in the mentoring culture
That leaves the space on South Main Street with an unknown future. Author: Peggy Lee Updated: 4:05 PM EST March 10, 2021
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. For more than a decade, Barnes and Noble has sold college books just off Public Square for Wilkes University and King s College.
The store, which opened in partnership with the two schools in 2006, will be leaving this location after 15 years when the lease expires this August.
Both schools say they are planning to build bookstores on their campuses that are expected to open in August.
Wilkes bookstore will be at the university s Henry Student Center.
King s says its location will be at the former S & W Restaurant on North Main Street.
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