Writer and poet Abigail E. Myers ’04 is headed to campus on Sept. 18 for a free public reading, Q&A session, and book signing!📚 She will showcase “The Last Analog Teenagers,” her debut short fiction collection. Read more about the event and Abigail at buff.ly/0JBcmtv and buff.ly/9GvfnzR.

King’s College has been recognized as one of America’s Best Colleges for 2025 by Money Magazine!🎉 Come find out why. Schedule your personal visit at buff.ly/zMCjwM6

King's College alumna Sophia Panaccione ’15, D.O., has dedicated her career to caring for patients with complex infections and advocating for underserved communities. On Saturday, Aug. 16, she returns to campus as our Summer Commencement keynote speaker. Livestream at 10 a.m. at buff.ly/h8x5529.

Rev. Russ McDougall, C.S.C., former Minister at King’s College, has been appointed to a Vatican position by Pope Leo XIV. Read more about Father McDougall at buff.ly/ySE8dQG.

We’re proud to share that our Baccalaureate Nursing Programs have been granted a full 10-year accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)! 🩺📚 Read more about our nursing accreditation at buff.ly/kIYXxsx.

🎉 Meet our 2025 Presidential Scholars! Ryan Baxter (Macedonia, OH) and Maya Bodiwala (San Marcos, CA) have been awarded full-tuition scholarships for their outstanding academics, leadership, and service. #KingsCollegePA #PresidentialScholars #FutureMonarchs

Congrats to Incoming First-Year Student, Michael Hiller🙌🏆 Michael has earned a major tuition award through the Parente Scholars Program, covering 75% of his tuition! Learn more about Michael and the scholarship at buff.ly/RJmBfml.

🎓 That’s a Wrap on the College’s 76th Commencement! On Friday, graduates of the Class of 2025 received their bachelor’s, master’s, and—for the first time ever—doctoral degrees in front of a crowd of more than 3,000. Read more about the event at buff.ly/ly5JGzW

🎓 Today’s the day! We’re celebrating Spring Commencement at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre! Can’t be there in person? Watch the ceremony live online: buff.ly/1a95eFg #KingsCollegePA #Commencement #ClassOf2025

🎓 We’re proud to announce that Richard Abbas Alley, M.D., will receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree at this year’s Spring Commencement! Learn more about Dr. Alley’s remarkable impact at buff.ly/H1zR7eD.

45 Students Take On "Three Little Pigs" STEM Challenge at King's🌟 As part of the Annual STEM Education Celebration, faculty welcomed local grade school students for a morning of hands-on activities. Learn more about the event at buff.ly/JBFU4M2

Monarchs Partnered with Volunteers of America to Support the Community🌟 Students from JC Blewitt's Marketing Management of Multinational Corporations course at King's came together to improve a local apartment complex. Read more about the project at buff.ly/xgpfig4

🎉 Record-Breaking Class of 2029! 🎉 We’re proud to announce that our Admitted Class of 2029 has set new records in first-generation students, diversity, and projected enrollment for National Decision Day. Learn more at buff.ly/T5yLQ14.

Join us for the 4th Annual Leo & Friends Writing Retreat! This event brings together writers of all levels for creative workshops, review sessions, and open mic readings. ✨📝 Read more and register at buff.ly/643zOhH.

The campus community came together to celebrate global cultures and languages.♥️💛 The "Taste of a Global Language" event allowed attendees to learn new languages and taste food from around the world. Read more about the event at buff.ly/L6WoKHW.

Our Holy Cross Day of Service Was a Success! 🙌 Students, faculty, and staff came together to give back through various service projects. Read more about the day of service at buff.ly/yxIFE4p.

On April 26, Rev. Ricky Bevington, C.S.C., was ordained a Catholic priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame. Read more about the event at buff.ly/PRZzonX Photo by Father Michael Ryan, C.S.C.

Jill Yurko, Ed.D., and Denise Reboli, Ph.D., introduced a new learning model to make STEM more accessible!🙌📚 Their research combines literature, math, and video technology to boost motivation and understanding. Read more about the project at buff.ly/jJikDLQ.

We are proud to announce that all four living college presidents will attend the inaugural Red & Gold Gala on May 10. Read more about the event at buff.ly/tBFqm5Y.

The King’s College community joins with the Church and the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. His message of mercy, justice, and compassion resonated far beyond the walls of the Church and called all of us to care more deeply for one another.

Explore the Widmann Art Gallery Exhibit Titled, “Lifted in Light” this April✨🎨 This exhibit features oil, charcoal, pastel, and graphite pieces from award-winning artists Julia Gwen Poncavage and Omar Rodriguez Jr. Read more about the exhibit at buff.ly/xdYYTdF.

Monarchs Volunteered Over Spring Break in Boston✨👏 A group of students and faculty spent their time off giving back through the college's alternative-break program, SERVE. Read more about the trip and SERVE at buff.ly/0P6U4sq.

🚨 There’s still time to give! 🚨 King’s College Give Day is in full swing—our biggest fundraising event of the year! ♥️🦁 For 32 hours, Monarchs everywhere are stepping up to make a difference, and we need YOU. Give now at buff.ly/L8DvZqQ

Monarchs are proud to carry on the tradition of supporting the Special Olympics basketball team. 🏀🦁 Read more about the tradition at buff.ly/rL94x4z.

🎉 KING’S COLLEGE GIVE DAY STARTS NOW! 🎉 Monarchs, it’s time to make your impact. Every gift to the KC Fund fuels what makes King’s so special—our students, our campus, our future. Let’s come together and show what the King’s community can do. 🦁❤️ buff.ly/jBzwMla

Flowers are starting to bloom across campus, and even with the cooler temps, it’s beginning to feel like spring at King’s! 🌸❄️🌼 #SpringAtKings #CampusVibes #KingsCollegePA

🎓 Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., Ph.D., to Deliver the 2025 Commencement Address! Learn more about Father Jenkins and the ceremony at buff.ly/2bKg3it. Photo Credit: Barbara Johnston/University of Notre Dame

Duel Exhibit in the Widmann Art Gallery Inspired Spiritual Reflection Amid Lent✨ Sculptor John Belardo showcased works from The New Adam & Dante collection alongside the King’s Campus Ministry’s Stations of the Cross display. Read more at buff.ly/jLntY29.

Impact and Elite, a brother and sisterhood organization for students of color at King’s College, attended mock interviews to sharpen professional skills.🙌🌟 Read more about the event at buff.ly/3NYTLIE.

King’s College honored its donors at the 9th Annual Scholarship Brunch. 🙌 The event highlighted the impact of 96 annual and endowed scholarship programs, bringing together nearly 200 donors and students. Read more about the event at buff.ly/3uzHE7a.

🌟King’s College has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to help address food insecurity on campus.🌟 Learn how the grant will enhance student experiences at buff.ly/mauqNmA.

🌷 Happy First Day of Spring, Monarchs! 🌼 Campus is beginning to bloom, and warmer days are ahead! Here’s to fresh starts, brighter days, and sunshine ahead. ☀️🦁 What are you looking forward to most this spring semester? Share below! #SpringAtKings #KingsCollegePA

🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Here's former King's wrestling coach Ned McGinley celebrating in style at Wilkes-Barre's Parade Day on March 9, 2024! #StPatricksDay #WilkesBarre #KingsCollegePA

Join the King's College English Department as we welcome Janice Obuchowski, acclaimed author of "The Woods," to campus on March 25th at 7:00 p.m. This literary event is free and welcome to all, held at Burke Auditorium, McGowan School of Business.

Don't miss the Women's & Gender Studies Conference! ✨ This year's keynote speaker Dr. Abby Palko will explore “Intensively Empty Nests: What Happens When Ideologies of Intensive Motherhood Grow Up and Go to College.” Find more details at buff.ly/De7xR0z.

King's College concluded Black History Month with a new tradition! 🙌 The Black Student Union (BSU) and the theatre hosted the first-ever Unity Showcase. The community gathered to enjoy a variety of performances.✨ Read more about this event at buff.ly/j7cN1AO

Sara Pokorny '08 and Leo the Lion visited Dodson Elementary for Read Across America Week, reading to second graders and reconnecting with familiar faces—Mr. John Toussaint from King’s and alum Jessica Kinsey ’08. #ReadAcrossAmerica #KingsCollegePA

🌟Monarchs Take the Stage🌟 King's alumni Armando Sallavanti '21 and Rich Perry '03 will be featured as local celebrity contestants at the Dancing Stars of Wilkes-Barre charity event on March 29. 💃🕺 Learn more about our alumni contestants: https://buff.ly/4hFFzEi.

We're proud to share that two of our health science leaders, Dr. Jennifer Dessoye and Dr. Christopher O’Brien have been honored by the National Academies of Practice!🙌👏 Read more about their successes and the NAP at https://buff.ly/3CU2kVU.

Monarchs at the Super Bowl🏈🎉 Check out our alum Denis Kennedy and his amazing work in the world of sports marketing and content creation.🙌 Read more about Denis at https://buff.ly/3QbI0SG.

King's College is honoring Louis Levi ’62 for his generous $500,000 gift in memory of his late wife, son, and brother. Their legacy now lives on through the Levi First Floor of the Frank and Carolyn Kowalski Center. 🩺 Read more about his story at https://buff.ly/3WFTr8Z.

King's is taking learning beyond the classroom! 🙌 Dr. J.C. Blewitt, Associate Professor of Management, is ditching the textbook, connecting marketing students with local business leaders. Read more about our hands-on learning at https://buff.ly/3ChQzbz

🎉Dean's List for Fall 2024 is out!🎉 A huge congratulations to over 600 Monarchs who achieved this honor. Your dedication and hard work inspires us all. Let’s keep striving for excellence this semester! 📚 Check out the full list of honorees at https://buff.ly/40pyvEf.

Welcome back, Monarchs! ❄️ It might be below freezing outside, but our hearts are warm knowing you're back on campus!❤️💛