Keystone College
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| Motto | Progress Through Effort |
| Established | 1868 |
| Type | Private, 4-year, Co-Educational |
| Endowment | $7.1 million[1] |
| President | Dr. David Coppola |
| Undergraduates | 1,773 [1] |
| Location | La Plume and Factoryville, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Campus | Residential Area 270 acres (1.1 km²) |
| Colors | Orange and Blue |
| Sports | 14 men's and women's teams |
| Mascot | Giant |
| Website | Keystone College |
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La Plume, PA 18440 |
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Keystone College is a small private college located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Its official mailing address is La Plume, Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County; however, much of the campus is in Factoryville, Pennsylvania in Wyoming County. The school was founded in 1868.
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History [edit]
Keystone Academy was founded in 1868 by Dr. John Harris. The Academy was originally chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1868, with instruction beginning the following year in the local Baptist church in Factoryville. At the time it was chartered, Keystone Academy was the only high school between Binghamton, New York and Scranton, Pennsylvania. In 1934, Keystone Academy was rechartered as Scranton-Keystone Junior College. In 1944, the name of the College was shortened to Keystone Junior College. The current name Keystone College was adopted in 1995. In 1998, the college received formal approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Presidents of the College [edit]
- Dr. David Coppola 2013-present[2]
- Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr. 1995–2013
- Charles F. Kennedy 1994-1995
- Dr. Robert E. Mooney, Jr. 1987-1994
- Margaretta Belin Chamberlin 1985-1987
- Dr. Louis V. Wilcox, Jr. 1983-1985
- John B. Hibbard 1975-1983
- Dr. Harry K. Miller 1960-1975
- Dr. Blake Tewksbury 1945-1960
- Byron S. Hollinshead 1934-1945
Chairperson of the Board of Trustees [edit]
- Harry Dowling '69: 2010–present
- William Bender: 2008-2010
- Diane Paparo '76: 2006-2008
- David L. Tressler: 2004-2006
Campus [edit]
Keystone College is nestled on a 270 acre (1.1 km²) tract at the gateway to the Endless Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The campus is 15 miles northwest of Scranton, on U.S. Routes 6 and 11 and is spread over both Lackawanna and Wyoming counties. Keystone College is committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. The college has taken many steps towards the achievement of a green campus.[3]
Academic Buildings [edit]
- Harris Hall: named after John Howard Harris, founder and benefactor of Keystone Academy.
- Capwell Science Hall
- Brooks Hall
- Miller Library
- Kemmerer Hall
- Children’s Center
- Gardner Hall
- Art Center
Administration/Non-Academic Buildings [edit]
- Alumni Hall
- Hedgewood
- Hibbard Campus Center
- Patrick Hall
- Sabiston Hall
- Sickler Hall
- Sisson Hall
- Ward Hall
Athletic Facilities [edit]
- Gambal Athletic Center: Ace Spalding Arena, Fornicola Wellness Center, Weight Training Room
- Ned Boehm Field
- Edmunds Field
- Christy Mathewson Field
- Diane Murray Tennis Center
Residence Halls [edit]
- Moffat Residence Hall
- Frear/Reynolds Residence Hall
- Keystone Commons
- Hollinshead Residence Hall
- Tewksbury Residence Hall
- Davis Hall
- 39 College Avenue
- 43 College Avenue
- 49 College Avenue
- Townhouse Island
Student life [edit]
Publications [edit]
The Key is the student newspaper, which is published during the fall and spring semesters. [2]
Athletics [edit]
Keystone is a member of the Colonial States Athletic Conference. The College is a Division III school under NCAA. Teams are known as the Giants.
Men's teams [edit]
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Women's Teams [edit]
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Notable alumni [edit]
- Sandra Major - Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 111th District
- Christy Mathewson - Class of 1898 - Professional baseball player. Inaugural member of the Baseball Hall of Fame (1936).
- Kate Micucci - Actress
References [edit]
- ^ As of June 30, 2011. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2011 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2010 to FY 2011" (PDF). National Association of College and University Business Officers. June 30, 2011. p. 22. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
- ^ http://www.keystone.edu/news/publications/pdfs/the_key/TheKeyMarch2013.pdf
- ^ http://www.keystone.edu/about_us/keystonecampus/greenkc/
External links [edit]
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- Universities and colleges in Pennsylvania
- Educational institutions established in 1868
- Council of Independent Colleges
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- Keystone College
- Universities and colleges in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Universities and colleges in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
- 1868 establishments in the United States
