academic and business pursuits through its involvement with other organizations. Please visit the websites listed below for much more information.

The Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

is dedicated to the teaching of the principles of free enterprise and entrepreneurship.

The Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development (formly known as Joint Urban Studies Center)

mobilizes the resources of regional institutions of higher education to engage communities in planning that is informed by research, energized by broad participation and validated by successful implementation. Wilkes is the managing partner of the The Institute.

The Wilkes University Small Business Development Center

provides consulting services and educational programs to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow small businesses in Luzerne County. 

The Sovereign Center for Leadership & Management Development

believes that leadership development is a critical investment for long term success of any size organization. Our client-focused approach and frameworks for learning brings fundamental, sustainable transformation to an organization. Our leadership programs aim to accelerate organizational advancement and achieve the leadership development goals within an organization. .