RTHY LYCOMING COLLEGE APPOINTS NEW VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT Walter C. Williams has been appointed vice president for college advancement. Reporting directly to the president, Williams will serve as the chief fundraising officer and a member of the administrative cabinet while acting as the liaison to the board of trustees’ advancement committee. He will oversee fundraising, alumni relations, advancement operations, and foundation relations while partnering with College leadership to advance philanthropic priorities, grow the endowment, and support future campaigns. “Walter brings a very strong record as an advancement leader and fundraiser. He immediately stood out through the search process and demonstrated his capacity to lead Lycoming’s talented and experienced advancement team. I am very excited to welcome him to Lycoming College and look forward to the ways in which his leadership and commitment to the liberal arts and sciences will shape the future of Lycoming,” said President Chip Edmonds, Ed.D. ’98. A seasoned advancement leader, Williams brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education fundraising and alumni engagement. Most recently, he served as assistant vice president for development at The College of Wooster, following senior advancement leadership roles at Hiram College, SUNY Empire State University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Syracuse University, and Cornell University. He holds a master’s degree in organizational communication, learning, and design from Ithaca College, and a bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations from the University of Mississippi. He also holds professional certifications from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Executive Education and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. “Lycoming’s commitment to a distinguished liberal arts and sciences education within a supportive residential community resonates deeply with me,” said Williams. “The College’s emphasis on experiential learning, student opportunity, and endowment-supported access offers a compelling case for philanthropy that is both mission-centered and impact-driven. I look forward to partnering with President Edmonds, the trustees, and the entire Lycoming community to sustain and grow the College’s philanthropic momentum.” first course and spend an entire semester preparing for the actuarial exam in the second course,” said Michael Smith, Ph.D., assistant professor of math and coordinator of the actuarial science program. “Students who pass one or both of these exams are well-positioned to secure an actuarial position upon graduation.” 7 www.lycoming.edu
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