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Lycoming College News


Lycoming College launches national search for next president

October 9, 2024

The Lycoming College Board of Trustees today announced the next phase of a national search for its 16th president. With the newly-launched position profile posted to the presidential search website, Academic Search will now solicit and accept applications for the Lycoming College presidency. Today’s news follows the Sept. 9 announcement that after 12 years of exemplary and dedicated service, Kent Trachte, the 15th president of Lycoming College, will retire in June 2025.

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WNEP: Lycoming College courses embrace Hispanic heritage roots and culture

October 2, 2024

"Two teachers at Lycoming College in Williamsport are pioneering change on campus by using their Hispanic heritage to teach students about culture and history." Watch the segment.

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Lycoming County high school seniors guaranteed admission to Lycoming College

October 1, 2024

Lycoming College will extend its direct admissions initiative for Lycoming County through the next admissions cycle for students entering college Fall 2025. The policy allows qualifying students to receive a guaranteed offer of admission through a streamlined application process.

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The Medieval Podcast: Charlemagne with Cullen Chandler

September 26, 2024

"What’s so great about Charlemagne? We’re about to find out. This week, Danièle speaks with Cullen Chandler about the reign of Charlemagne, how he ruled such a massive empire, and how he still took the time to care about font."

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Social scientist to discuss the history and future of democracy

September 26, 2024

Visiting scholar David Stasavage, Ph.D., will deliver a talk entitled, “Democracy: Past, Present, Future,” on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 4:30 p.m., in Trogner Presentation Room, Krapf Gateway Center, on the Lycoming College campus. The event, co-sponsored by the Humanities Research Center and the history, political science, and anthropology/archaeology departments, is free and open to the public.

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NPR: A new approach to employer health care? Give workers money to buy their own plan

September 24, 2024

NPR writes about Lycoming College adopting an ICHRA, enabling employees to choose their own healthcare plan on the individual markeplace.

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Lycoming College breaks into U.S. News’ TOP 100 Liberal Arts Colleges, ranks No. 22 Best Value School

September 24, 2024

The U.S. News 2025 National Liberal Arts Colleges rankings, released today, placed Lycoming College among the best colleges in the nation with prominent positioning on three different lists, including an overall rank of No. 100, the No. 22 spot on the Best Value Schools list, and the No. 7 position on Top Performers on Social Mobility. The TOP 100 ranking represents a new high for Lycoming in U.S. News.

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SPS Observer: The Value of a Plan

September 22, 2024

Assistant Professor Emily Wilson, Ph.D., was profiled in the latest issue of the SPS Observer, the magazine of the society of Physics Students.

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Lycoming College to host Jeyhan Kartaltepe for annual Douthat lectureship

September 20, 2024

Lycoming College’s annual James and Emily Douthat lecture series will host Jeyhan Kartaltepe, Ph.D., associate professor of astrophysical sciences and technology at Rochester Institute of Technology, for a talk entitled “Exploring the Cosmic Frontier with James Webb Space Telescope.” The talk, slated for Thursday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., will take place in the Trogner Presentation Room in the Krapf Gateway Center. The event is free and open to the public.

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Criminal justice experiences lead student toward promising career

September 18, 2024

Francine Bacon, a criminal justice major from Burlington, N.J., with minors in both psychology and sociology, has racked up a number of enhanced experiences, and she’s not done yet! With acceptance to a respected leadership institute, prominent internships, and an on-campus research project already reinforcing her resume, Bacon is set to  graduate in 2025 and already thinking of her next move.

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Lycoming College President Kent Trachte announces retirement

September 9, 2024

Following 11 years of exemplary and dedicated service, Kent Trachte, the 15th president of Lycoming College, announced that he will retire in June 2025. Trachte provided thoughtful and bold leadership during a period of rapid change in higher education, including significant demographic shifts and the Covid 19 pandemic, while advancing initiatives that softened the boundaries of the residential campus and established bridges to the Williamsport community.

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Lycoming College set to name locker room in Steve Wiser ’74’s honor

September 3, 2024

As he gets set for his 55th season with the Lycoming College football team, the last 51 as an assistant coach, Steve Wiser ’74 will be recognized by the College with the naming of a locker room in his honor. A dedication is slated for the team’s home-opener against Widener on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 12 p.m.

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Lycoming College partners with local counselors for annual ‘College Night’ event

September 2, 2024

Lycoming College and the Lycoming County Counselors Association (LCCA) are excited to welcome local high school students and their families to "College Night" on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Keiper Recreation Center on the Lycoming College campus. This annual event provides a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities, helping them explore their options and discover the perfect fit. The event is free and open to everyone.

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Lycoming College welcomes 15 first-year scholarship award winners

August 27, 2024

Lycoming College congratulates fifteen first-year students for being named to some of the institution’s most prestigious, merit-based scholarship programs. Each scholarship recipient receives a merit award of $25,000-36,000, as well as a $5,000 stipend to support the completion of an enhanced academic experience of their choosing, such as an internship, faculty-led research, study abroad, or a field experience. These scholar programs provide stipends to empower students to pursue high quality learning and professional experiences that will launch them into meaningful careers and lives following their graduation from Lycoming College.

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