spotlight UPPING THE GAME Royals Officially Headed to Division I By Keith Pierce


“Hey, Siri, where is Queens University?” Soon, Siri and Google can sit that question out as the Royals make their transition to a nationally recognized NCAA Division I university! Days after the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to accept an invitation from the ASUN Conference, members of the ASUN team were at the Levine Center on the Queens campus to formally welcome the Royals into the conference. “This is a defining moment for Queens,” Queens


President Dan Lugo said in his remarks. “One that positions us to have a name recognition that’s synonymous with the city of Charlotte, one that highlights our commitment to excellence in all that we do, one we have worked really hard for over several years, and one that we are prepared to take full advantage of. It’s our time.”


The decision came after months of exploration and significant input from the university community. With additional investments in academics, health and wellness, facilities and the arts, the Board emphasized that the move is about more than athletics. The transition represents a tremendous opportunity for Queens and the city of Charlotte. “Queens has a championship record in athletics


as well as in academics,” said Jeff Brown, chairman of the Board of Trustees. “Joining the ASUN conference is indeed the next right thing for Queens University of Charlotte. The move to Division I will allow our student- athletes to compete and showcase their talents at the highest level.” The Royals have established a legacy of success in Division II, gaining national prominence on their


Royals baseball team volunteers joined in opening day activities for the Carolina Metro Reds youth baseball program in April at Te Tuck.


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