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Lyco continues its climb in U.S. Best Colleges rankings

Lycoming College topped its ranking in the U.S. News and World Report National Liberal Arts Colleges listing, jumping up four spots to No. 107 for 2023-2024. The U.S. News & World Report rankings are some of the most trusted college rankings available to college-bound students and their families, enabling them to compare the academic quality of higher education institutions across the country. Lycoming’s several years’ climb signals the College’s dedication to providing a top-tier education. Lycoming also rose four spots in the U.S. News Social Mobility ranking to take No. 7 ...

CU- Lock Haven family weekend to bring concert

LOCK HAVEN — Commonwealth University-Lock Haven has planned a full schedule for students and their families during a Family Weekend celebration Oct. 6 to 8. Events will kick off on Friday, Oct. 6 with a concert at the Roxy Theatre featuring popular area bands beginning at 6:30 p.m. with Kate & the Alchemists, followed by DuMM at 8 p.m. The concert is also open to the public and the campus trolley will be operating during the evening from the campus to downtown and back again. “The goal of the event is to develop an ongoing program that will encourage students and faculty to ...

South Williamsport Area High School kicks off homecoming season

It’s time to kick off homecoming season. South Williamsport Area High School’s festivities will take place Friday at Rodney K. Morgans Stadium, and will host the Warriors of Canton, according to a press release. A parade of convertibles will take place at 6:30 p.m., just prior to the ...

Newcombe Foundation funds scholarships for mature students

A $50,000 gift from the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation will provide scholarships to Pennsylvania College of Technology students age 25 and older who have completed at least half of the requirements and credits toward their bachelor’s degrees. “We are grateful for the tremendous support ...

Penn College launches first-ever podcast to tell ‘real-world’ stories

“Tomorrow Makers: A Penn College Podcast” is now available on major listening platforms, with Apple and Google Podcasts coming soon. Produced on the campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology, the podcast explores cultural and societal themes through a diverse catalog of topics ...

Entrepreneur speaks about founding business based on inclusion

In a celebration of women entrepreneurs, Lindsay Wrege will address the Lycoming College campus with a talk entitled, “Student to CEO: Dream Big and Start Small,” on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Trogner Presentation Room in the Krapf Gateway Center. The event is sponsored by the department of ...