The Wilkes Fund

What makes Wilkes special?

Individualized attention, the key to our students’ success and our belief in the difference between ordinary and extraordinary gives our mission, — to educate our students for lifelong learning and success in a constantly evolving and multicultural world through a commitment to individualized attention, exceptional teaching, and academic excellence — the power to cultivate ethics, critical thinking and civic responsibility. As a university community, we work together with understanding, respect and integrity, guided by the principles of student success, lifelong learning, mentorship and community engagement.

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The John Wilkes Society

As a University, Wilkes is centered on the great values of knowledge and principled citizenship. Excellence in education is kept affordable through the generous financial support of alumni and friends. Thank you for your continued membership in the John Wilkes Society, the annual giving society for University benefactors who contribute $1,000 or more each year to help sustain our efforts toward excellence.