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Lycoming College News


Lycoming College inks affiliation agreement with Pennsylvania College of Technology for physician assistant master’s program

September 9, 2026

Lycoming College has entered into a new affiliation agreement with Pennsylvania College of Technology that will create a clear and competitive pathway for qualified Lycoming students to gain admission to Penn College’s Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program.

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Enrollment at Lycoming College best in four years with 9.4 percent increase

September 3, 2026

Lycoming College's Fall 2026 semester began with the institution's strongest enrollment in four years, surpassing its student recruitment goals with total deposits up 9.4 percent over fall 2025 and first-year deposits up 7.6 percent.

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Michael E. Heyes: In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer

September 1, 2026

Associate Professor of Religion Michael E. Heyes, Ph.D., discusses the themes of his upcoming book, “Devils of Democracy: America's Love Affair with Political Demons from the Revolution to Today.”

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Demons, Podcasts, and Politics

August 27, 2026

Michael E. Heyes, Ph.D., associate professor of religion at Lycoming College, discussed his upcoming book, Devils of Democracy: America's Love Affair with Political Demons from the Revolution to Today. Watch the episode.

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"5000 Eyes" Fulldome show at Detwiler Planetarium

August 24, 2026

Lycoming College invites the Williamsport community and surrounding areas to enjoy a free show in its Detwiler Planetarium on Friday, Sept. 4.

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Guadalupe Martinez “Becoming River” to open Lycoming College Art Gallery 2026-27 season

August 21, 2026

Curated by: Marisa C. Sánchez, Ph.D., assistant professor of art history, in collaboration with the artist

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Lycoming College to screen award-winning documentary “She Rises Up” with filmmaker Q&A

August 13, 2026

The Humanities Research Center (HRC) at Lycoming College will host a special screening of "She Rises Up," the acclaimed PBS NOW documentary directed by Maureen Castle Tusty, on Sept. 3, at 7 p.m., in the Trogner Presentation Room in the Krapf Gateway Center. The screening will be followed by a live Q&A session with filmmakers Maureen Castle Tusty and James Tusty.

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Lycoming College honors outstanding service of staff members

July 30, 2026

Lycoming College announced the winners of its 2026 Staff Awards during its annual Staff Appreciation Day celebration. Six staff members were recognized for their outstanding work and dedication to the College.

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Lycoming College expands offerings with interdisciplinary environmental studies major

July 30, 2026

Lycoming College has announced the launch of a new environmental studies major, offering students a distinct path to engage with environmental challenges through the lens of the humanities and social sciences.

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Lycoming College course in Worldbuilding taps into popular pastime

July 21, 2026

Driven by movie franchises and role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons, interest in worldbuilding has grown rapidly in recent years. Lycoming College joined the party this spring with a popular course that attracted students from a large variety of majors.

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Lycoming College prepares students for sports industry careers with launch of sport management major

July 14, 2026

Lycoming College today announced the launch of a new major in sport management, an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for careers throughout the sports industry, including sports marketing, front-office operations, college athletics, professional and amateur sports organizations, and non-profit community program management.

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Lycoming College President Chip Edmonds elected to AICUP Board of Directors

July 7, 2026

Lycoming College President Chip Edmonds, Ed.D., has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP), with his term beginning July 1. Edmonds is one of nine higher education leaders newly elected to statewide roles on the board this year.

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WVIA: Bloody Revolutionary War massacre commemorated, America250 celebrated at Wyoming Monument

July 5, 2026

Lycoming's Chris Pearl, Ph.D., history professor, served as keynote speaker at the 148th annual commemorative service of the Battle and Massacre of Wyoming. Read the full article.

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Lycoming College introduces new biomedical sciences major for students pursuing medicine and healthcare

June 24, 2026

Lycoming College today introduced a new academic program in biomedical sciences, a rigorous, interdisciplinary major designed for students with their sights set on careers in medicine, healthcare, and biomedical research. The program is available beginning fall 2026 and offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree pathways, giving students the flexibility to tailor their coursework to specific career goals.

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WHYY Studio 2: The founding of Pennsylvania and the legacy of the Pa. Constitution

June 18, 2026

Christopher Pearl, Ph.D., professor of history, joined WHYY's Studio 2 to mark the 250th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Provincial Conference at Carpenter's Hall. Watch the segment.

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