LYCOMING COLLEGE SUMMER MAGAZINE 2023

Celebrating THE 175TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Lycoming College held its 175th Commencement Ceremony on May 13, 2023. The Class of 2023 traversed five of their eight semesters through unprecedented adversities presented by a global pandemic, yet their perseverance was celebrated during a beautiful afternoon on the Fultz Quadrangle. “You have demonstrated that you are determined, resilient, and passionate about learning,” championed President Kent Trachte, Ph.D. D. Mark Fultz ’80, chairman of the board of trustees, added, “I, like my fellow trustee alumni, look back on my Lycoming years as being truly transformative…. As time moves on from this day forward, you all will gain a growing realization of how impactful your Lycoming experience was. And I guarantee you’ve all gained something special here at Lycoming.” Fultz’s niece, Helen Hassett ’23, senior class treasurer, delivered the student address at the Baccalaureate service the day before, where she spoke about how Lycoming “is the place where we all change to realize our true, authentic selves.”

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