Lycoming College rallied its community to invest in endless possibilities during its eighth annual Days of Giving held earlier this month. The event garnered 1,059 donors and $676,269 in gifts, helping Lycoming to fuel innovation, empower students and faculty to pursue bold ideas, and drive meaningful impact across disciplines.

“This is a moment of new beginnings and momentum that will help shape Lycoming’s future, and our students’ success reflects your belief in their potential and in Lycoming’s mission. Thank you to all who joined us in support of making uncommon outcomes possible,” remarked Lindsay Crist, director of annual giving.

Launching new majors fuels the modern leadership and learning opportunities that Lycoming must be able to offer to remain relevant in the next educational frontier. Donors could direct their gifts to a pool of funds that allows the College to continue to add innovative academic offerings that are in demand by today’s students, including new majors in sports management and exercise science that will begin in the fall.

Recruiting future Warriors remains one of our most critical priorities. This year, donors could provide sponsorships for admissions initiatives for the upcoming recruitment cycle, such as sponsoring an Open House event.

Lycoming College is one of just 17 institutions across the nation categorized as a “Super Equity Engine.” Gifts directed to the Presidential Initiatives Fund empowers President Edmonds to advance the priorities he knows will launch Lycoming into its next era of prominence, while nurturing the good of this place and its people, and its tradition.

“I am deeply thankful to everyone who took part in this year’s Days of Giving, and I’m excited to continue advancing Lycoming’s mission alongside such a passionate and committed community of alumni and friends,” said Chip Edmonds, Ed.D. ’98, the College’s new president. “Support of the Presidential Initiatives Fund creates a strong foundation that will allow the College to build on its successes and move boldly into the future.”

Exceeding its Days of Giving 2025 fundraising total, the athletics department raised additional resources to further enrich the student-athlete experience. Alumni, parents, and Warriors fans gave a total of $200,080 in support of athletics.

“The generous support of our student-athletes is truly inspiring this year as 791 gifts were designated to a team, athletic project, or our overall department,” said Glenn Smith ’07, director of athletics. “At Lycoming, student-athletes compete, learn, grow, and develop into people who go on to do great things, and Days of Giving provides critical support for those endeavors.”

Once again, alumni, faculty, staff and friends rallied to lead matches and challenges that inspired participation and expanded generosity across the Lycoming community.

Donors supported the causes closest to their hearts — spanning academics, athletics, Greek life, music, and reunion classes.