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.