May 17, 2022
The three lead donors of Lycoming College’s new music building announced they will name the facility the Trachte Music Center, in honor of the College’s 15th and current president, Kent C. Trachte, Ph.D., and his spouse Sharon R. Trachte, Ph.D. Current and emeritus trustees Peter ’69 and Joyce Lynn, Dan Fultz ’57, and Stan ’80 and Jolene ’80 Sloter, each worked closely with President Trachte over the course of his nine years as president. They have named the building in recognition of the Trachtes’ leadership, contributions to the College and community, and love and appreciation for music.
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May 17, 2022
Lycoming College hosted a Scholarship Reception on April 23, 2022, at the Community Arts Center prior to the College’s Music Gala performance. The event provided scholarship recipients the chance to visit with scholarship donors and express appreciation for the opportunities their generosity has provided — fueling a new generation of Warriors to think deeply and act boldly.
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May 12, 2022
WBRE reports on some popular majors at Lycoming College and what 2022 graduates have planned for the future.
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May 11, 2022
Lycoming College is one of the nation's best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review. Lycoming earned one of the country’s highest ROI (Return on Investment) rankings from The Princeton Review for its top marks in academic offerings, career placement services, cost/financial aid, graduation rates, and student debt, as well as alumni salary levels and job satisfaction.
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May 5, 2022
"A group of college students decided to spend their spring break doing something a little different. Through a campus program, they worked together to help out at several organizations in Lycoming county."
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May 4, 2022
Instead of heading home or to a sunny locale, a group of Lycoming College students participated in “Alternative Spring Break,” a free program for students opting to dedicate their time to community service opportunities. Organized by Sophia Stabley, director of community service and involvement at Lycoming College, and Jae Ellison, director of outdoor leadership and education (OLE) at Lycoming, the group stayed on campus for the break and worked together on various community service and outdoor recreational activities.
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May 3, 2022
Susan Achury Plaza, assistant professor of political science, provides insight on leaked Supreme Court document.
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May 2, 2022
A group of first-year students at Lycoming College gained a unique cultural and academic experience by completing team projects with students from Ural State Pedagogical University in Russia. The students conducted video calls with Russian students weekly, as well as exchanged written communications, all for a First-year Seminar entitled “Changing the World – Psychology of Global Leadership.”
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April 29, 2022
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 during Honors Convocation. Those honored include:
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April 29, 2022
Lycoming College students were honored for their dedication to academic excellence with scholarships and fellowships during Honors Convocation at Williamsport’s Community Arts Center. The following individuals were recognized:
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April 29, 2022
Lycoming College presented two faculty members with teaching awards during its annual Honors Convocation ceremony on April 24 at Williamsport’s Community Arts Center.
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April 29, 2022
Lycoming College named Luke W. Jordan ’22 the recipient of the Chieftain Award during the College’s annual Honors Convocation ceremony on April 24 at Williamsport’s Community Arts Center, to an audience of students, families, faculty, and staff. Jordan was recognized for his leadership and advocacy for student athletes, his passion for academic life, and his contributions to important student organizations.
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April 28, 2022
Brenda Alston-Mills, Ph.D., ’66, will address students, families, faculty, and staff as the keynote speaker at Lycoming College’s 174th commencement on Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m., on the Fultz Quadrangle. In recognition of her distinguished, extensive and inspiring contributions to higher learning as a faculty member, student adviser, researcher, administrator and trustee, the College will award Alston-Mills with an honorary Doctor of Laws, L.L.D., during the ceremony.
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April 27, 2022
The Hearst Foundations have awarded Lycoming College a grant of $150,000 to support middle-income retention scholarships. This two-year grant will be implemented for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years and will provide support to middle-income students as they move from their first to sophomore year.
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April 25, 2022
Music and anthropology major, Birdie Hadfield ’24, became the first Lycoming College student to win a Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship (FEA) and full tuition scholarships to study ethnomusicology in Ireland.
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