I am also inspired by our faculty’s commitment to our students, their excellence as educators, and their curiosity-driven scholarship and service — all rooted in a tradition of innovation and pragmatism. Higher education is not simply about the transmission of information. We need to equip students to know how to be better human beings, how to build community, and how to develop relationships that last a lifetime. These are things that we know translate to happiness, more success professionally, and essentially greater joy and meaning over the course of a lifetime. That is what is most rewarding about being at a place like Lycoming; our faculty and staff take very seriously their responsibility to positively impact the lives and careers of our students. All of this contributes to Lycoming’s continued ascendance in external rankings — recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s Top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges, ranking No. 5 among Top Performers on Social Mobility and No. 21 in Best Value Schools. I am profoundly grateful for the unwavering support of our campus community, alumni, and friends, which was most evident during my inauguration. Your fierce commitment to this institution strengthens my ability to serve as president with confidence and purpose, and it allows us all to provide a truly premier undergraduate residential education. I am still processing the immense joy I felt while celebrating with you during Homecoming & Inauguration Weekend — the entire experience will serve as a guidepost and inspiration for my service to Lycoming in the years to come. Lastly, I am deeply thankful for the dedication and stewardship of our board of trustees, whose commitment to the College makes all the difference. I’ve now had the honor to work alongside them as president during our Fall 2025 meeting and Winter 2026 retreat. I am especially pleased to welcome our newest trustees — Joseph Feerrar ’02, Robert Lucenti ’84, and Thomas Wolfe ’78 — whose perspectives and leadership, combined with the full board and my administrative cabinet, will guide us into a strong and promising future. Charles “Chip” Edmonds, Ed.D. ’98 President LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES 100 NATIONAL TOP TOP PERFORMERS ON SOCIAL MOBILITY BEST VALUE SCHOOLS 5th 21st 3 www.lycoming.edu
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