Experience Commencement Weekend 2013 through photos
Were you not able to make it to town for Gettysburg College’s 178th Commencement? Or were you here, and had such a great time that you want to relive the exciting events? Maybe you were so immersed in the pomp and tradition of the weekend that you didn’t have a chance to take too many ... Learn More
David Gergen connects students’ passion for service to Gettysburg's history
David Gergen, political commentator and former presidential advisor, spoke to 639 graduates May 19 at Gettysburg College’s 178th Commencement Exercises, connecting students’ passion for service to the history of Gettysburg.
“The spirit of Gettysburg College [is] a spirit...
Doing great work: Meet this year's graduates
Gettysburg College students truly do great work! Discover how six members of the Class of 2013 are using their Gettysburg education to impact campus and their communities.
Hilary Landfried '13 has conducted research in Switzerland, studied abroad in Germany, Nepal, and Bhutan, and...
Guelzo releases new book on Battle of Gettysburg in advance of 150th anniversary
A Gettysburg College professor released a new book on the Battle of Gettysburg less than two months ahead of the 150th anniversary of the Battle.
Allen Guelzo, Henry R. Luce Professor of the Civil War Era and director of Civil War Era Studies, released Gettysburg: The Last Invasion ...
Bullets cruise past Rowan 17-5, advance in NCAA tournament
Not even a near-two hour weather delay could stop the Gettysburg College women's lacrosse team in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament as the fifth-ranked Bullets stormed past Rowan University 17-5 on Wednesday at Clark Field.
Gettysburg (19-1) and Rowan (11-6) suffered...
Women's lacrosse claims Centennial Conference crown
In a match-up of two of the best women's lacrosse teams in NCAA Division III, it was the Gettysburg College first-year students who stole the show in leading the fifth-ranked Bullets past sixth-ranked Franklin & Marshall College 14-11 to claim the Centennial Conference title Sunday afternoon at...
Baseball team captures 29th victory, school record for single-season wins
The Gettysburg College baseball team captured their 29th victory of the year Wednesday afternoon at Kirchhoff Field, breaking the school record for single-season wins. The Bullets' 12-4 victory over Messiah College was their 14th win in their last 15 games. The 1988 team, which finished 28-10 ...
New course integrates social media into classroom learning
In “Power, Politics & New Media” (SOC 237), a new sociology course, Prof. Cassie Hays never tells her Gettysburg College students to get off of Twitter or put the iPads down. In fact, students are not only encouraged, but expected to use new media platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and...
Women's golf wins third consecutive Centennial Conference title
The Gettysburg College women's golf team won its third consecutive Centennial Conference title on Sunday, becoming the first school to win three-straight titles since McDaniel won five in a row from 2002 to 2006. The...
Got the Dot? View the video and photos of Get Acquainted Day
On April 20, Gettysburg College welcomed accepted and enrolled students from around the country for Get Acquainted Day.
The annual celebration, which featured campus tours, academic presentations, and an introduction to student clubs and organizations, included many students wearing the...
At Gettysburg College, the drive for knowledge is not limited to the classroom. Andrew Monthey ’14 and Sarah Tuttle ’13 travelled across the globe to learn more about their scholarly interests – once in a lifetime opportunities made possible through Learn More
Gettysburg College students will showcase their achievements in undergraduate research, creative arts, and community engagement on Friday and Saturday, May 3 to 4, on campus.
Dozens of panel discussions, posters, dramatic productions, student films, and visual artworks will be presented during...
Art and art history Prof. Amer Kobaslija earns 2013 Guggenheim Fellowship
Amer Kobaslija, assistant professor of art and art history, was awarded a 2013 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship. He was selected from a group of almost 3,000 applicants. Kobaslija was recognized for his ongoing project painting...
What would it mean to lead differently, learn differently, and live differently? This question, along with many others, will be explored at Gettysburg College’s second annual TEDx, “Going Against the Grain,” on Monday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. in Mara Auditorium.
The event...
Prof. Avner Dorman premieres new composition on April 13; watch it live
The newest work by Gettysburg College’s Sunderman Conservatory of Music Prof. Avner Dorman will receive its world premiere on April 13 at 8 p.m. in Gettysburg College’s Christ Chapel.
A livestream of the event...
Near and far: Students conduct fieldwork with faculty around the world
Whether five or 7,500 miles away, the Gettysburg College environmental studies (ES) department offers students unmatched opportunities for research with faculty members in the field.
In the last year, ES students have done research in a...
Pres. Riggs authors piece on students' passion for service in Huffington Post
Gettysburg College President Janet Morgan Riggs '77 authored a piece on our students' passion for service, connecting the College to the historic events of Gettysburg, not only by location, but also the issue of service. The piece appeared in the Huffington Post on March 28.
The ...
To a photographer, every second counts. It is the difference between snapping a photo that will grace the cover of a magazine or an image that will remain buried on an artist’s hard drive.
Aspiring photographer Eric Lee ’15 has placed the same emphasis on his Gettysburg College...
College celebrates 181 years, Founders Weekend April 5 - 7
Gettysburg College’s founder Samuel Simon Schmucker believed in the value of an institution dedicated to advancing the cause of liberal education. This belief resulted in the granting of the College’s charter 181 years ago on April 7, 1832.Learn More
Religious studies grads set to excel in an increasingly globalized society
Each year, Gettysburg College students are hired throughout the country and around the world, where they work alongside individuals of various backgrounds, traditions, and beliefs to complete tasks and achieve common goals.
Gettysburg’s Department...
Schmucker Art Gallery presents Juried Student, Steven Pearson exhibitions
Students taking Gettysburg College studio art classes have the opportunity for their works to be selected by a renowned professional artist and displayed at Schmucker Art Gallery starting this week.
Outstanding work produced by students during the 2012-13 academic year was selected by...
David Wemer '14 on a path to politics
Three years ago, the future seemed pretty straightforward to David Wemer ‘14. As a first-year student at Gettysburg College, he planned to focus his studies on American history, go on to earn a Ph.D. in the field, and come back to teach as a professor. Now that he is more than halfway through...
Today’s most talented students have a multitude of interests. They’re exploring the arts, competing in athletics, and serving their communities, while at the same time pursuing degrees, conducting research, and building career skills through internships, externships, and mentorship opportunities...
Acceptance letters mailed to prospective members of the Class of 2017
Gettysburg College has sent acceptance letters to prospective members of the Class of 2017.
Applications totaled nearly 5,400, representing 46 states and 98 countries.
Accepted students can join the Class of 2017 Facebook group...
Psychology Prof. Richard Russell reveals a new sign of aging
The contrasting nature of facial features is one of the signals that people unconsciously use to decipher how old someone looks, says Psychology Prof. Richard Russell, who has been collaborating with researchers from CE.R.I.E.S., a department of Chanel Research and Technology dedicated to skin related...
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