The University of York and Lycoming College: a new transatlantic partnership to cultivate global leaders in archaeology, heritage and sustainability

Posted on Wednesday 22 October 2025

📢 HUGE news! The University of York is excited to partner with Lycoming College in the US! We're creating a direct, guaranteed path for top Lycoming graduates to join our renowned 12-month Master's programs in Archaeology and Environment & Geography.  This transatlantic partnership is all about equipping the next generation of global leaders with the specialised, solutions-based skills needed to tackle the world's most pressing challenges.  Dr. Adam S. Green calls it a "key element in our mission to cultivate talented minds."

The University of York is pleased to announce a new partnership with Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, creating a new and unprecedented opportunity for high-achieving and well-rounded US students to progress directly into the University of York's renowned postgraduate programs in Archaeology and Environment and Geography, where they can gain the skills and experience they need to tackle present global challenges.

This agreement is a key component of the University of York’s strategy to strengthen its global academic network and enhance international mobility for outstanding liberal arts graduates who possess the breadth of knowledge and interdisciplinary perspectives essential for tackling complex global challenges.

The partnership establishes a direct and guaranteed pathway for Lycoming College students who meet the academic criteria to enroll in one of a variety of specialized, 12-month Master’s degrees at the University of York, a top-ranking UK institution for world-class research and teaching. The University of York recognizes the exceptional foundation provided by Lycoming College’s liberal arts and sciences curriculum, particularly within its highly regarded Archaeology, Anthropology and Environmental Science programs. The University of York is keen to welcome students whose broad undergraduate training complements the deep specialisation, hands-on training, and solutions-based teaching offered by its postgraduate curricula.

“We are delighted to welcome graduates from Lycoming College into our interdisciplinary community here at York,” said Dr Adam S. Green, Lecturer in Sustainability at the University of York. “Lycoming graduates arrive with a robust, interdisciplinary and critical perspective—a mindset that is absolutely crucial for tackling the world’s pressing global challenges. This partnership strengthens our graduate programmes by incorporating their strengths, and ensures that their undergraduate excellence can seamlessly transition into advanced study in our world-leading departments. It is a key element in our mission to cultivate talented minds who are committed to learning from diverse datasets to help make the world fairer and more sustainable.”

These programmes are designed to equip graduates with advanced research and analytical skills, preparing them for highly competitive careers in conservation, policy, academia, and global research. This new international pipeline is expected to enrich the diversity and academic rigour of the cohorts arriving at the University of York each year.

The University of York and Lycoming College share a joint commitment to preparing students to become agents of positive change. This collaboration solidifies a transatlantic bridge for academic excellence, ensuring that the next generation of researchers and practitioners are globally aware, well-trained, and ready to contribute to urgent environmental and societal solutions.