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In Ike’s footsteps: Student-fellows tackle public policy issues
Twelve students make up this year's group of undergraduate fellows at the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College. As fellows, the students develop...
Learn MoreGettysburg College students travel to Britain to study ancient artifacts
What if Stonehenge were relocated to a museum and replica stones were erected at the original site? Would the site still feel sacred? Would the fake...
Learn MoreStudy abroad an 'incredible' experience, student says
Studying in Spain was "one of the most incredible things I ever did in my life," said Jen Lech, a Spanish and psychology double-major.
During...
Learn MorePhoto of the Day contest winner chosen by razor-thin margin
A one-vote margin decided Gettysburg College's Photo of the Day contest.
With 93 of 392 ballots cast, Spanish and psychology major Jen Lech,...
Learn MoreHow long would it take you to solve a Rubik's Cube?
First-year student Andrew Kotila's fastest time for solving a Rubik's Cube isn't close to the world record. Even so, don't bet that you can beat him...
Learn MoreGettysburg College student balances passion for athletics, music
Put football players on a football field and you will get noise. But pull Gettysburg College junior Anthony DeSalva away from practice and put him in...
Learn MoreStudent's photos highlight study-abroad experiences in Bahamas, Denmark, Africa
To some travelers, the Bahamas, Copenhagen, and Africa might sound like a dream vacation: fun in the sun, clubbing, and a safari.
But for Katharine...
Learn MoreStudents serve and learn around the world
From working with migrant populations in Gettysburg to providing laptops to children in South Africa, Gettysburg College students have spent their...
Learn MoreGettysburg College community gives back in honor of Pres. Riggs' Inauguration
In honor of President Janet Morgan Riggs' inauguration and the National Day of Service, Gettysburg College students, alumni, trustees, and staff volunteered...
Learn MoreLearning to lead: student manages orientation experience for new class
Videos, photo galleries capture Class of 2013 orientation experiences
Flip through dozens of photos, watch several videos, and read remarks from keynote speakers to experience all that the first-year students did during...
Learn MorePres. Riggs authors op-ed on liberal arts education and why it still matters
President Janet Morgan Riggs '77 authored an editorial that appeared in The Patriot News (Harrisburg, Pa.) Aug. 30 on the relevance of a liberal...
Learn MoreGettysburg College's newest students volunteer, get to know their new 'home'
One day after moving into residence halls, Gettysburg College's newest students were highly visible in the community Aug. 27 as they participated in...
Learn MoreGettysburg College's Class of 2013 has wide range of accomplishments
As Gettysburg College welcomes the Class of 2013, the breadth of the first-year students' achievements is quite impressive.
From a United States...
Learn MoreAscent leadership program initiates new students to Gettysburg College
From backpacking on the Appalachian Trail to tackling poverty in Adams County, the Ascent pre-orientation program gives first-year students an early...
Learn MoreGettysburg on Princeton Review Financial Aid Honor Roll; campus food praised too
After receiving the highest possible score, Gettysburg College has been named to The Princeton Review's 2010 Financial Aid Honor Roll.
...
Relive the Bullets' Top Ten moments of 2008-09
Before the Gettysburg College Bullets return to action, relive some of the most exciting moments from the 2008-09 season.
The Top Ten moments...
Learn MoreGettysburg College honored for work with Philadelphia public school grads
Gettysburg’s Dean of Intercultural Advancement Pete Curry received a “Key to Our Success” award from Philadelphia Futures’ Sponsor...
Learn MoreGettysburg College students use drool to monitor dogs' stress levels
The Patriot-News
May 4, 2009
To three Gettysburg College students, dog drool is something to study.
Biology...
Learn MoreBullets student-athletes named Academic All-Americans
Two Gettysburg College wrestlers have been named Academic All-Americans.
The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) honored senior Andrew...
Learn MoreGettysburg College students receive $10,000 to promote literacy in Nepal
Gettysburg College students Jacquelyn Powell and Sneha Shrestha received a $10,000 Davis Projects of Peace grant to establish a library at the Pancha...
Learn MoreGettysburg College accepts impressive students for Class of 2013
What happens when you have more than 5,100 excellent applicants for Gettysburg College's Class of 2013, but space for only about 700 first-year students?
Student art on display through April 18 at Schmucker Gallery; photos available
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - To celebrate the end of an academic year, student artwork will be on display beginning March 26 at Gettysburg College.
Gettysburg...
Student photographer's exhibit to benefit children in Nepal
The sale of framed images by award-winning Gettysburg College student photographer Anukul Gurung will support underprivileged children in his native...
Learn MoreAward-winning student photographer has world-wide vision
Between Gettysburg and Nepal, award-winning photographer Anukul Gurung '09 has found his vision.
"As I walked down the streets of Kathmandu...
Speak Up, Write Out student journalism conference to take place Feb. 28
The second annual Speak Up, Write Out media conference will take place Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Gettysburg College Science Center.
The...
Learn MoreLawrese Brown found direction at Gettysburg
Lawrese Brown has found her way at Gettysburg, first to a major that she created herself, and then, via the College's career development network, ...
Learn MoreStudents network with alumni, future employers during Career Week Feb. 9-13
From networking with alumni and prospective employers to improving interview skills and finding an internship, Gettysburg College students will have...
Learn MoreStudents experience Obama inauguration firsthand; photos available
More than 40 Gettysburg College students traveled to Washington, D.C., to join millions of people at the Inauguration, witnessing history as Barack...
Learn MoreStudents spent 10 days in Nicaragua on service-learning trip; blog, photos available
More than a dozen Gettysburg College students traveled to Nicaragua in early January for a 10-day service-learning immersion trip, volunteering their...
Learn MoreGettysburg College students enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner with friends
What do you do with 224 turkeys, 2,000 students, and 100 faculty and staff volunteers? Serve Thanksgiving dinner.
Each year...
Learn MoreAugustana, Reel Big Fish to perform Nov. 8 at Gettysburg College
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Augustana and Reel Big Fish will perform Nov. 8 at Gettysburg College.
The 7:30 p.m. concert will take place in the...
Learn MoreGettysburg College to present 'West Side Story' at Majestic Theater Nov. 6-9
GETTYSBURG, Pa - Gettysburg College's Department of Theatre Arts and Sunderman Conservatory of Music will present "West Side Story" at the...
Learn MoreFriends, sisters, political adversaries? Two Gettysburg College students share how
There's one evening of their college careers Beth Leamy and Madeline Shepherd will definitely not be spending together.
On Nov. 4, the...
Learn MoreSustainability Week events planned at Gettysburg College
Gettysburg College will mark Sustainability Week Oct. 20 to 25.
A wide range of activities is planned, from forums to collecting produce...
Learn MoreBlogs trace seminars' journeys to Nicaragua, Washington
To study national and global issues, two seminars traveled off-campus during the fall break.
Daily blogs and photo galleries trace students' experiences...
Learn More‘It’s your vote, know the issues’ events planned this month; photo gallery available
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - "It's your vote, know the issues" will be the theme of non-partisan pre-election lectures, discussions and events at Gettysburg...
Learn MoreGettysburg College first-year student helps save local boy's life
First-year student Dominick Murphy, of Union, N.J., did something during the first week of classes that one local mother will never forget. He saved...
Learn MoreStudents 'get' importance of service, President Riggs writes in op-ed
Interim President Janet Morgan Riggs '77 wrote an op-ed on the importance of public service. It appeared in The Patriot News on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Fraternity wins national honors, sponsors benefit 5K run
Gettysburg College's Theta Pi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha won numerous awards during the fraternity's national assembly this past summer.
Among...
Learn MorePets welcome students to Gettysburg College; photo gallery available
For the third consecutive year, dogs helped welcome students to Gettysburg College this fall.
During the first three weeks of classes,...
Learn MoreGettysburg College welcomes its newest members
From moving into their rooms to retracing Abe Lincoln's footsteps, photos and videos will chronicle the Class of 2012's first days as members of the Gettysburg...
Learn MoreGettysburg College's newest students volunteer, get to know their new 'home'
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - One day after moving into residence halls, Gettysburg College's newest students will be highly visible in the community Aug. 28 ...
Learn MoreGettysburg College's Class of 2012 has wide range of accomplishments
As Gettysburg College's incoming Class of 2012 continues to take shape, the breadth of the admitted students' achievements is becoming clearer.
Gettysburg College Bullets count down top-five moments from 2007-08
Before the 2008-09 Gettysburg College Bullets are back in action, relive some of the most exciting moments from last year's season - buzzer-beater...
Learn MoreBullets count down top moments from 2007-08
The 2007-08 season was a successful one for Gettysburg College athletics. Among the highlights were three Centennial Conference team titles, six team or...
Learn MoreSummer internships boost careers of more than 200 Gettysburg College students
From working on the set of MTV News to coordinating community outreach for Senator Barack Obama, more than 200 Gettysburg College students are engaged...
Learn MoreTrack & field standout earns NCAA post-grad scholarship
A Gettysburg College track & field standout was awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.
Jane D'Addario (Farmington, Conn./Farmington)...
Learn MoreGettysburg College lacrosse player wins national recognition
The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) honored Gettysburg College's Katie Ceglarski as NCAA Division III Midfielder of the Year...
Learn MoreGettysburg College students win Mellon grants for summer research
Hyperinflation in Zimbabwe, "intelligent design" in public schools, and sea-slug toxins' potential cancer-fighting ability are just a few of ...
Learn MoreNational poetry winners to read April 16
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - National Poetry Series winners Nadine Meyer and Steve Gehrke will read from their work April 16 at Gettysburg College.
The...
Learn MoreGettysburg College club raises nearly $60,000 for cancer research
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Despite a rainy evening that forced participants inside, the Second Annual Relay for Life at Gettysburg College was a huge success...
Learn MoreConference brings top journalists to Gettysburg College
Students organized a conference that brought journalists from CBS, the New York Times and other media outlets to Gettysburg College in April...
Learn MoreGettysburg College student receives award from United Way
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Gettysburg College sophomore Kathryn Sanford was one of six women recognized March 31 for her public service to the Gettysburg community...
Learn More'Amazing' students chosen for Gettysburg College's Class of 2012
The math is daunting: nearly 6,000 applications for 705 places in Gettysburg College's incoming Class of 2012. Add an important variable — the...
Learn MoreInternational fashion show highlights variety of cultures on campus
Showcasing the diversity of cultures on campus, the Gettysburg College International Club hosted its annual International Dinner and Fashion show ...
Learn MorePhoto blog tracking students on Colorado wilderness leadership trek
Spring break in Cancun? Not for 24 Gettysburg College students who will spend 11 days trekking through Colorado’s rugged Sawatch Range...
Learn More'A Streetcar Named Desire' to be performed Feb. 22-26
GETTYSBURG, Pa. The play "A Streetcar Named Desire" will be performed Feb. 22 to 26 at Gettysburg College.
Presented ...
Learn MoreSenior to present piano recital Feb. 29
GETTYSBURG, Pa. Gettysburg College senior Leah Sigle will perform a piano recital Feb. 29 at Gettysburg College.
The 8 p.m. program...
Learn More'Vagina Monologues' to be performed Feb. 14 & 15
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Gettysburg College students, faculty and administrators will perform Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" Feb. 14 and ...
Learn MoreGettysburg College students to join national global warming teach-in
To learn more about global warming solutions, Gettysburg College students will take part in what is expected to be the largest "teach-in"...
Learn MoreStudents learn about New York media careers, meet Katie Couric
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - From meeting CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric to seeing their names on a Times Square billboard, Gettysburg College students...
Learn MoreGettysburg player sets records in California tourney
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Junior forward Joe Spierenburg (Chambersburg, Pa./St. Maria Goretti (Md.)) blocked 12 shots to set a pair of records...
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