(L to R) Anderson, Curry, Joe Jr., and Andrie
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The Lycoming College Alumni Association Executive Board (AAEB) recognized four outstanding alumni on Saturday, May 30, 2026, during the College’s Alumni & Reunion Weekend. Honorees were selected by the AAEB from nominations submitted by fellow alumni and members of the campus community. AAEB President Holly Andrews ’10 and Vice-President Mike Ruddy ’05 presented the awards at the All-Alumni Gathering & Award Presentation, held in Pennington Lounge within the Academic Center.
“Our alumni achieve success in countless ways, both personally and professionally, and we take great pride in recognizing these exceptional members of the Lycoming community,” said Amy (Dowling) Reyes ’04, associate vice president for alumni engagement and assistant to the president for institutional initiatives. “This annual celebration offers a meaningful opportunity to honor their accomplishments while also highlighting the positive impact they continue to have on our alma mater and the ways in which they shape lives and strengthen their own communities.”
The Taunia Oechslin Young Alumnus Award is presented to Joseph Andrie, MD ’12, whose career reflects leadership, service, and professional excellence. A magna cum laude biology graduate, Andrie earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine, completed his residency as Chief Resident at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, and a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Penn State Health. An associate professor at Penn State College of Medicine, he practices primary care sports medicine and full-spectrum family medicine, including primary care, injury management, and concussion care. He also serves as a team physician for local high schools and the Harrisburg Senators, a minor-league baseball team. A Hall of Fame swimmer, Andrie remains actively engaged with Lycoming through mentorship and service.
The Dale V. Bower Service Award was presented to Robert “Robb” Curry ’69 in recognition of his outstanding, lifelong service to Lycoming College. A history graduate and two-sport student-athlete, Curry’s commitment to leadership and community began on campus and continued for decades thereafter. He served as a coach, instructor, and later a key member of Lycoming’s athletics staff, helping build the football program into a nationally respected Division III powerhouse. Over nearly 40 years, he recruited and mentored hundreds of student-athletes and retired as associate director of athletics, director of football operations, and football recruiting coordinator. Beyond campus, Curry served his community and the Pennsylvania National Guard. Today, he continues supporting Lycoming as a mentor and founding member of the Warrior Club Advisory Council.
The Dr. James E. Douthat Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to Robert Anderson ’69, whose distinguished career reflects dedication, perseverance, and public service. A business administration graduate and four-year wrestler, Anderson went on to serve in the U.S. Army in military intelligence before earning both a master’s degree and a juris doctorate. He built a successful legal career with General Electric and IBM before becoming a respected criminal defense attorney in Virginia. In 1996, he was elected Commonwealth’s Attorney for Loudoun County, later returning to the role in 2024. From leading his local Rotary Club, to serving his church, to biking across the country from California to Georgia in 22 days to raise funds for a worthy cause and more recently climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, he has always embraced life with purpose and energy.
The Angela R. Kyte Outstanding Alumnus Award was presented to John Joe Jr., Ph.D. ’59, recognizing his lifetime of service, leadership, and educational impact. A dual major in Spanish and German, Joe was a standout three-sport athlete, earning All-American football honors and later becoming the first African American inducted into the College’s Athletics Hall of Fame. In 1960, he was drafted by the New England Patriots, though a knee injury ended his NFL career. For more than four decades, he dedicated his life to education, teaching Spanish, German, and French—opening doors to new cultures and perspectives, as well as coaching athletics and inspiring generations of students. A trailblazer, he was among the first African American head football coaches at a predominantly white high school. Joe’s legacy reflects lifelong learning, service, and the enduring values fostered at Lycoming.