Wilkes University students recognized

More than 60 Wilkes University students were recognized for their achievements during the 2019 Academic Awards Ceremony, held on May 17, the evening before spring commencement.

Local students include:

• Madelyn Dolinsky of Tamaqua, a biology major, received the Rosenthal Award presented by the Biology and Health Sciences department. The Rosenthal Award was established by faculty in memory of a former student.

• Michael Vanchieri of Effort, an electrical engineering major, received the Electrical Engineering Service Award presented by the Electrical Engineering and Physics department.