Lycoming College News

Sarah Silkey article in Houston Chronicle

Announced to students and families last month, Lycoming College plans to resume residential education in the fall, but with significant adjustments in order to keep its campus community safe and healthy.

Sarah Silkey on WVIA’s ArtScene

Sarah Silkey discusses her book, “Black Woman Reformer: Ida B. Wells, Lynching and Transatlantic Activism,” and the Ida B. Wells’ recent Pulitzer Prize, with Erika Funke on WVIA’s ArtScene.

Lycoming faculty member named inaugural fellow by the David Center for the American Revolution

The American Philosophical Society’s The David Center for the American Revolution has named Christopher Pearl, Ph.D., associate professor of history and co-coordinator of American studies at Lycoming College, its inaugural resident research fellow, enabling him to conduct research for his upcoming book about the creation of executive power during the American Revolutionary War.

Dear Lycoming College Community,

Haberberger Warrior Strong Match Program

In response to the Warrior Strong initiative and in recognition of the financial strain the COVID-19 global pandemic is having on many Lycoming students and the impact those financial challenges will have on the College's operations, Art '59 and Joanne Haberberger have generously committed up to $100,000 in matching funds to encourage gifts to Lycoming that will address the most critical needs created by this unprecedented moment.

National Science Foundation grant helps to ensure diversity at international urban stream ecology symposium

Robert F. Smith, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology at Lycoming College and research associate with the College’s Clean Water Institute (CWI), was awarded a $25,550 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support of the 5^th Symposium on Urbanization and Stream Ecology (SUSE5), for which he is a co-organizer and a member of the advisory board.

Class of 2020 celebrates with virtual Conferral of Degrees

In the first celebration of the Class of 2020, Lycoming College conferred the degrees of approximately 260 graduating seniors in a virtual ceremony on Saturday, May 16. The Conferral of Degrees, along with a list of graduates, and a senior photo album, can be viewed at: https://www.lycoming.edu/commencement/conferral-of-degrees.aspx.

Two Lycoming College graduating seniors were commissioned as 2nd lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a virtual ceremony on Saturday, May 16. The students were part of the Bald Eagle Battalion ROTC program during their time at Lycoming College, keeping pace with their academic studies while participating in ROTC activities, including physical training, monthly leadership labs, and a semester-long field training exercise.

Lycoming College recognized multiple students and staff for showing leadership through serving the Lycoming and Williamsport communities. Honorees were acknowledged for their selfless and tireless dedication to serving others and for their leadership to advance student life at the College. This year’s winners were celebrated with a virtual Honors Convocation celebration and video announcement, which can be viewed here: https://www.lycoming.edu/honors-convocation/. Those honored include:

Lycoming College students were honored for their dedication to academic excellence with scholarships and fellowships during a virtual ceremony, which can be viewed at: https://www.lycoming.edu/honors-convocation/. Those recognized include:

Lycoming College honored students who attained high levels of academic achievement and scholarship during the 2019-2020 academic year through a virtual Honors Convocation, which can be viewed at: https://www.lycoming.edu/honors-convocation/. Those recognized include:

Lycoming College Senior Art Show moved to online format

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing regulations, the Lycoming College Senior Art show has been displayed in an online format this year. This digital exhibition features the thesis works of Lycoming College graduating senior art students. The art gallery is available to view at https://www.lycoming.edu/art/senior-show/20/.

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