From the Presiden During the past nine years, Lycoming has strengthened its academic core by introducing several new majors, as well as positioning enhanced academic experiences as a signature feature of the curriculum, which you’ll read about in this issue. We remain dedicated to advancing our academic programs. In 2021, ten new faculty with exceptional credentials were hired in the disciplines of computer science, political science, Spanish, English, neuroscience/psychology, biology, and library instruction. This past summer, additional science labs were renovated and a digital art lab was created. Shortly, we will break ground on the new athletic facilities for soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey. Continued recognition as one of the nation’s strongest institutions of higher education helps attract bright young scholars to our campus. Lycoming finds itself ranked among the best by U.S. News and World Report (No. 124 overall, No. 32 in social mobility), the Princeton Review (Best 387 Colleges and Universities), the Wall Street Journal (top 37 percent), and Washington Monthly (No. 77 overall, No. 30 in social mobility). In recent years, the College has risen in each of these rankings, which affirms that Lycoming is on an exciting trajectory. Our growing excellence continues to be validated by higher education groups and organizations as well. In June, for example, Lycoming was accepted as a member of The Annapolis Group, a higher education consortium that convenes institutional leaders from the nation’s very best liberal arts colleges. his academic year marks the 209th year in the history of Lycoming College, and there are many reasons to be proud and optimistic about our institution’s future. The Lycoming community has done remarkably well navigating the pandemic. Musical concerts, theatre performances, guest lectures, Outdoor Leadership and Education field trips, community service opportunities, athletic competitions, and meetings of clubs and organizations are taking place to nurture our sense of community this fall semester. The resumption of these activities is made possible by the strong rate of vaccination on campus, our shared commitment to COVID-19 protocols, and the scientific fact that transmission rates are very low outdoors. Unlike many institutions, Lycoming has emerged from the past year and a half in strong financial condition. The value of the College’s endowment has grown to just under $240 million, placing Lycoming in the top 50 national liberal arts colleges on a per student basis. Philanthropic support continues to be strong, yeilding $5.2 million in gifts this past fiscal year, including $1.4 million to the Lycoming Fund. More than $5 million was raised for the construction of the new music facility. As a consequence, the College is well-positioned to make additional strategic investments in academic programs, facilities, student life, and intercollegiate athletics. We remain dedicated to advancing our academic programs.” 2 LYCOMING COLLEGE 2021 PRESIDENT’S REPORT/FALL MAGAZINE
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