Wilkes University has received a $2 million gift to support its School of Education. The gift, given by local physician and philanthropist Dr. Richard Abbas Alley, will be used to support the University’s mission of providing transformative educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate students in the study of education. The School of Education will be renamed the Dr. Richard Abbas Alley School of Education at a dedication ceremony this summer. “Wilkes University is incredibly grateful to Dr. Alley for his generosity and support of our School of Education, which will now bear his name,” said University President Greg Cant. “This investment in the future of education is a testament to not only Dr. Alley’s passion for learning and investment in our community, but a furthering of our goal to nurture well-prepared and successful lifelong learners.” Read more about this exciting announcement on News at Wilkes: https://news.wilkes.edu/2025/05/21/dr-richard-abbas-alley-gives-2-million-to-wilkes-university-school-of-education/ (fb)

From your first day on campus to your final walk across the stage, what a journey it's been. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!🎓 We're proud, we're excited and we're celebrating all that you have accomplished during your time at Wilkes💙💛 (fb)