Academics
King’s College is pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year award is Kevin Chlipala, earning a bachelor of science degree in computer and information systems.
Chlipala expressed that it has been an incredible honor to receive this year’s award. “Balancing full‑time work in King’s IITS department while pursuing my Computer Information Systems degree over the past twelve years has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. As a parent, it’s especially meaningful as my daughter is finishing her freshman year here at King’s, and sharing this campus with her has made the journey even more special. This recognition reminds me that perseverance matters, growth is always possible, and that King’s College has been more than a workplace or a school; it has been a community that has supported both my family and me every step of the way,” said Chlipala.
The Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year award is sponsored by the Luzerne County Council on Adult Higher Education (LCCAHE), a council formed with the interest of continuing education for today’s professionals. Members of LCCAHE are Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Misericordia University, King’s College, Wilkes University, and Luzerne County Community College. A recipient is chosen from each school every year. This is the 37th year that the Outstanding Adult Learner has been presented.
