Lycoming College

Lycoming College survey reveals insight into political psychology of problem tolerance

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

In his study, Kantack showed that many Americans express "problem tolerance" where they agree an issue exists, but disagree on how to address it.

Key Points: 
  • In his study, Kantack showed that many Americans express "problem tolerance" where they agree an issue exists, but disagree on how to address it.
  • In addition to climate change, the national survey examined problem tolerance in the context of border insecurity, income inequality, and voter fraud.
  • This sort of critical thinking and civil discourse is imperative at a liberal arts and sciences institution such as Lycoming College."
  • Lycoming College's political science department provides an education in the overarching complexities of political values, institutions, processes, and policies.

Lycoming College partnering with City of Williamsport in construction of Brandon Park baseball field

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lycoming College and the City of Williamsport recently announced an agreement to renovate and enhance the existing senior baseball field at Brandon Park for collegiate play in a move that will enable the College to once again call the field home.

Key Points: 
  • WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lycoming College and the City of Williamsport recently announced an agreement to renovate and enhance the existing senior baseball field at Brandon Park for collegiate play in a move that will enable the College to once again call the field home.
  • Located just north of campus, Lycoming baseball played on the field through the 1950s before moving to Bowman Field on the west side of town.
  • "Lycoming College is happy to once again partner with the City of Williamsport on a project that benefits both the College campus and the broader community," said Kent Trachte, president of Lycoming College.
  • "I'm thrilled that Lycoming has partnered with us in that commitment and that Brandon Park will become home to the Lycoming College Warriors."

Fortune 500 chief marketing officer to deliver Lycoming College commencement address

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

She was recently named chief marketing officer for Delta, where she will also serve as a member of the Delta Leadership Committee.

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  • She was recently named chief marketing officer for Delta, where she will also serve as a member of the Delta Leadership Committee.
  • She was global chief marketing officer of technology giant SAP and had an 11-year tenure at American Express, where she led marketing, public affairs and business services for the travel division.
  • Most recently she was chief revenue officer of Capitolis, a leading fintech and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.
  • Tillman holds a bachelor of arts degree from Lycoming College and she is a graduate of the Chief Marketing Officer program at The Kellogg School of Management.

Widener University Commonwealth Law School and Lycoming College partner to offer 3+3 law degree program

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Friday, April 21, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a signing ceremony on April 17, Lycoming College and Widener University Commonwealth Law School announced a 3+3 law degree program that will provide Lycoming College students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's degree and a juris doctorate degree in just six years.

Key Points: 
  • WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a signing ceremony on April 17, Lycoming College and Widener University Commonwealth Law School announced a 3+3 law degree program that will provide Lycoming College students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's degree and a juris doctorate degree in just six years.
  • We look forward to working with Lycoming College and its students," said Michael J. Hussey, dean and associate professor of law, Widener University Commonwealth Law School.
  • The agreement with Widener Law Commonwealth serves to strengthen an already robust pre-law offering at Lycoming," said Kent C. Trachte, president of Lycoming College.
  • Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital's only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program.

ROTH MKM Announces the Addition of Dylan Dupuis, Ph.D. to its Healthcare Research Team

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Monday, March 13, 2023

ROTH MKM (“Roth”), www.roth.com , a relationship-driven investment bank focused on serving emerging growth companies and their investors, today announced that Dr. Dylan Dupuis has joined the firm’s healthcare research team, as Managing Director, Senior Research Analyst covering biotechnology.

Key Points: 
  • ROTH MKM (“Roth”), www.roth.com , a relationship-driven investment bank focused on serving emerging growth companies and their investors, today announced that Dr. Dylan Dupuis has joined the firm’s healthcare research team, as Managing Director, Senior Research Analyst covering biotechnology.
  • Prior to joining ROTH MKM, Dr. Dupuis was a SMID-cap Biotech Analyst at Altium Capital, a healthcare-focused hedge fund.
  • Prior to Altium, he spent two years at SVB Leerink as VP - Equity Research, Senior Associate.
  • Jeff Martin, CFA – Co-Director of Research, commented, “ROTH MKM continues to invest in biotechnology research talent to enhance the strength of our Healthcare platform.

Bucknell University and Lycoming College collaborate to present bestselling author talks

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Bucknell will host Leary on Tuesday, March 7, at 7 p.m., in Bucknell Hall.

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  • Bucknell will host Leary on Tuesday, March 7, at 7 p.m., in Bucknell Hall.
  • Lycoming will host her on Wednesday, March 8, at 7 p.m., in the Trogner Presentation Room in the Krapf Gateway Center.
  • New York Times bestselling author Ann Leary will lecture at both Bucknell University and Lycoming College in March.
  • Leary is the New York Times bestselling author of a memoir and four novels including The Good House.

Lycoming College strengthens pathway to PCOM medical degree

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

"Lycoming College has a long history of graduating high-performing students who are medical school-bound.

Key Points: 
  • "Lycoming College has a long history of graduating high-performing students who are medical school-bound.
  • This agreement will increase medical school admissions for our students and provide a clear pathway from enrollment at Lycoming College through completion of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree."
  • Lycoming College's curriculum offers multiple majors that can serve as a pathway to health professions including biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, and psychology.
  • "Our agreement with Lycoming College directly supports the PCOM mission to educate health professionals to care for the whole person and advance the health of diverse communities," said PCOM President and CEO Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81.

Lycoming College's Trachte Music Center dedicated with moving ceremony

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Monday, November 7, 2022

The dedication was an historic event as the building represents the first significant investment in the College's music program in more than 100 years.

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  • The dedication was an historic event as the building represents the first significant investment in the College's music program in more than 100 years.
  • ...generations of Lycoming College students, faculty, alumni, and community members will make music within its walls...
  • The Trachte Music Center features a signature rehearsal and recital space, classrooms and digital piano lab, soundproof practice rooms, music resource and instrument room, and offices for music faculty.
  • Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students.

Lycoming College to dedicate David Person Field at Girardi Stadium in 2023

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

If that's the case, there's no doubt that the stadium that encapsulates David Person Field inside the Robert L. Shangraw Athletic Complex is certainly the house that Frank Girardi built.

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  • If that's the case, there's no doubt that the stadium that encapsulates David Person Field inside the Robert L. Shangraw Athletic Complex is certainly the house that Frank Girardi built.
  • Now that stadium will bear his name, as Girardi Stadium will officially be dedicated at the 2023 Lycoming College football team's home opener on Saturday, Sept. 9, as the College's Board of Trustees approved the naming of the stadium during its meeting on Sunday, Oct. 16.
  • There have been few people who have been as transformational in the history of the Lycoming College athletic department.
  • "I am personally honored to recognize Coach Girardi by announcing that the football stadium will now bear his name," Lycoming College President Kent Trachte said.

Lycoming College surges to highest-ever ranking in U.S. News Best Colleges

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Monday, September 12, 2022

Lycoming's ascent in industry rankings over several years is evidence of the rising quality and value of a Lycoming education.

Key Points: 
  • Lycoming's ascent in industry rankings over several years is evidence of the rising quality and value of a Lycoming education.
  • I strongly encourage prospective students and their families to visit Lycoming College to learn more about how the College can positively impact their education and life."
  • The Princeton Review again named Lycoming one of the Best 388 Colleges and Universities and included Lycoming on its Best Value List.
  • Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation's oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges.