King's College, Pennsylvania
History
King's College, located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was established in 1946 by the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame. The founders of the college were Reverend James Connerton, Reverend John Lane, Reverend John Reynolds, and Reverend James Lackenmier, who also served as the first president of the college. The college was named in honor of Christ the King, reflecting its Catholic identity.
The college initially offered programs in the arts and sciences, business, and education. In 1970, the college established the McGowan School of Business, named after William G. McGowan, an alumnus and founder of MCI Communications Corp. The college has since expanded its offerings to include a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Academics
King's College offers more than 40 undergraduate majors, 8 graduate programs, and a number of pre-professional programs. The college is divided into three academic schools: the William G. McGowan School of Business, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Education.
The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Some programs have additional accreditation from specialized accrediting bodies. For example, the business programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and the engineering programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Campus
The campus of King's College is located in downtown Wilkes-Barre, near the Susquehanna River. The campus includes academic buildings, residence halls, a student center, and athletic facilities. The college's library, the D. Leonard Corgan Library, houses a collection of over 200,000 volumes.
Student Life
King's College offers a variety of student activities and organizations, including academic clubs, service organizations, and athletic teams. The college competes in the NCAA Division III and is a member of the Middle Atlantic Conferences. The college's athletic teams, known as the Monarchs, compete in a variety of sports including football, basketball, and soccer.
Notable Alumni
King's College has produced a number of notable alumni, including business leaders, politicians, and athletes. Notable alumni include William G. McGowan, founder of MCI Communications Corp; Thomas Tigue, a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; and Mike Sweeney, a former Major League Baseball player.