As we look back at the 2024-2025 academic year, we celebrate all we’ve accomplished and all that’s ahead.
The 2024-2025 academic year saw several new initiatives reflecting Gettysburg’s commitment to academic excellence and career development. Explore the highlights and share your favorite Gettysburg College moments on social media: #gettysburgreat.
New majors
Continuing to meet the needs of today’s students and employers, Gettysburg announced the addition of three new majors that will be available to students in Fall 2025:
- Communications Studies (major/minor)
- Finance (major)
- Public Health Policy (major)
We also announced the addition of a new Bloomberg Terminal Lab, ready for use in the Fall 2025 semester, which will provide students access to real-time data, market news, and analytical tools.
New graduate opportunities
Through new opportunities, Gettysburg College prepares its graduates to apply the knowledge and skills most desired by employers today:
- Loyola University Maryland Sellinger School of Business Partnership
In September, Loyola University Maryland and Gettysburg College partnered to open Loyola’s new accelerated Emerging Leaders MBA 4+1 program. This 4+1 partnership allows Gettysburg undergraduate students to simultaneously launch their master’s degree at Loyola.
- Master of Education at Gettysburg College
In February, Gettysburg launched a new online M.Ed. program—the region’s first to sit at the crossroads of educational access and design thinking, blending theory with practical application.
- Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Partnership
In March, Gettysburg partnered with the Maxwell School, the top-ranked school for public affairs according to U.S. News and World Report. Gettysburg College students and alumni can apply to one of the following:- Master of Public Administration
- M.A. in International Relations
- M.A. in Public Diplomacy and Global Communications
- M.S. in Sustainable Organizations and Policy
- Executive Master of Public Administration*
- Executive M.A. in International Relations*
*Requires at least seven years of professional work experience
Facilities upgrades
Committed to providing an enriching living and learning campus environment, Gettysburg College began the following facilities upgrades this past year to further foster community:
- Plank Gym’s lower level, including an outdoor social space that opened this spring.
- West Quad residence halls, which began construction on Stine Hall in May.
- College Union Building (CUB) Ballroom, which will feature an elevated aesthetic.
Enhanced experiences
With the addition of new lights at Musselman Stadium, thanks to generous donors, the College hosted its first-ever night football game on Oct. 4, 2024, and first-ever night men’s lacrosse game on March 22, 2025. The Bullets won both games!
Gettysburg also launched two new programs, allowing students to take classroom lessons into the community and abroad:
- An EMS program for students trained as EMTs to collaborate with Campus Safety officers.
- A new faculty-led semester program in Bonn, Germany, at the Academy for International Education (AiB).
Record classes
On April 5, hundreds of prospective students and their families visited campus on Get Acquainted Day to learn about our academic programs, dynamic co-curricular activities, and opportunities to Do Great Work. Joining us in August, the Class of 2029 will come from a record pool of nearly 8,000 applicants.
On May 17, the Class of 2025 graduated as the most diverse in the College’s history, representing 30 states and 20 countries from around the world. From Kathmandu, Nepal, to Montclair, New Jersey, and from London, England, to Houston, Texas, their experiences underscored the global reach and inclusive ethos of Gettysburg College.
Inspiring support
In support of the student experience, more than 9,300 alumni, families, employees, and friends raised $25.1 million during the 2024-2025 fund year. The Gettysburg Fund totaled $4 million for the sixth consecutive year, and the Orange & Blue Club raised a record $1.15 million. The impact of this support was felt across campus through:
- The first night games for football and men’s lacrosse with Musselman Stadium’s new lights.
- Refreshed social spaces in Plank Gym’s lower level.
- Financial resources available at the new Bloomberg Terminal Lab.
- New endowed funds to support scholarships, professorships, and experiential-learning opportunities.
With more than 1,200 alumni on campus for Reunion Weekend, alumni honoring their milestone reunions raised $17.5 million, including a $9.75 million 50th Reunion Class Gift from the Class of 1975.
Newsworthy notations
Our faculty and staff scholars filled headlines and bylines throughout the academic year, earning citations in more than 335 media sources. They submitted expert opinions in more than 65 pieces covering topics like the presidential election and national importance of Yellowstone National Park. Faculty and staff were also featured in more than 85 national and international media outlets, including Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, CNN, USA Today, and The New York Times.
Athletics success
In 2024-2025, Gettysburg College athletics reached new heights, ranking 29th nationally in the annual Division III Learfield Directors’ Cup, our best-ever finish. The Bullets captured multiple Centennial Conference championships, earning NCAA Division III championship berths, and setting new team and individual standards for success.
Alumni mentor program
Every student in the Guided Pathways is supported by a Personal Advising Team, featuring a faculty advisor, a co-curricular advisor, and a career advisor. After their sophomore year, students can choose to add an alumni mentor to their team. Alumni interested in participating in the new Alumni Mentoring Program can register at connectGettysburg and mentor students from October 2025 to March 2026.
Commitment to our future
In November, Gettysburgians across generations came together for a fun-filled Gettysburg ❤️ Philadelphia event to celebrate the College and its future through the Strategic Direction. “What we’re building at Gettysburg is special,” said President Bob Iuliano at the event. This fall, a new curriculum will launch, preparing students for a lifetime of personal and professional success.
Throughout the year, Gettysburg College was also recognized nationally, ranking among top colleges in the country for our value, programs, and liberal arts experience:
Explore all the new initiatives at Gettysburg College this past year.
Photos by Diptiman Das ’27, Abbey Frisco, Jason Minick, Matthew Musser, Luke Stillson, Kailey White ’21, and courtesy of Environmental Studies Prof. Randall Wilson
Posted: 07/03/25