Queens University moved up from Division II to Division I in college athletics on Tuesday.
The Royals will immediately be joining the Atlanta-based ASUN conference.
The university believes the benefits will outweigh the costs. Queens University president Daniel Lugo calls it a “defining moment” for the school.
Queens wants to increase its enrollment and visibility and believes the move to Division I will help them accomplish this.
As of now, Queens still has no plans to add football. Read the full story here.