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When Dan Malone was named head men’s soccer coach in December 2025 after serving as Gettysburg College’s interim head coach in the fall, he fulfilled something he had dreamed of since the beginning of his coaching journey as a volunteer student assistant nearly a decade prior.

Long before Kevin Klassen ’19 became a portfolio manager at T. Rowe Price, he was a Gettysburg College sophomore searching for the work that would inspire him.

One day before class, Klassen noticed Economics Prof. Drew Murphy ’84, P’20 studying a series of investment charts on his laptop. Curious, Klassen waited until an opportune moment after class, introduced himself, and asked a simple question: “What are you doing on your laptop? I want to know about that.”

Jenny Stone ’76 sometimes says her career in athletic training began with an unlucky fall or maybe, she admits, a lucky one.

Stone was a sophomore physical education major at Gettysburg College when she hurried up a wooden spiral staircase in Plank Gym on the way to gymnastics class, slipping and breaking her foot. Suddenly, the student-athlete who had played field hockey and basketball found herself with something unfamiliar: free afternoons.

That unexpected opening changed everything.

Bob Ortenzio ’79 understands the appeal of building something from the ground up.

As co-founder and executive chairman of Select Medical, Ortenzio helped grow a company headquartered in central Pennsylvania into a nationally recognized leader in health care. When Gettysburg College shared its vision for a new women’s wrestling program, he recognized some of the same elements that have inspired him throughout his professional life: an ambitious idea, experienced leadership, and the opportunity to create something lasting.

Gettysburg College celebrated eight women’s lacrosse seniors at Special Commencement, honoring their transformational leadership, selfless teamwork, and lasting impact as they prepare to continue their NCAA championship journey.

Before heading off to Massachusetts for the next round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Championship, eight senior student-athletes were honored in a Special Commencement ceremony inside the College Union Building (CUB) Ballroom on Tuesday, May 12.

From student-athletes and campus advocates to researchers, writers, and public servants, the Gettysburg College’s Class of 2026 reflects the impact of a liberal arts education shaped by meaningful relationships, hands-on experiences, and a strong sense of community.

Mary Huegel ’26 exemplifies the balance of academic excellence and athletic dedication through the close-knit environment at Gettysburg College.

As a member of the volleyball team and an aspiring doctor, Mary Huegel ’26—a biochemistry-molecular biology major from Marlboro, New Jersey—embodies what it means to be a dedicated student-athlete at Gettysburg College.

Alumni, students, and families joined together to cheer the men’s lacrosse team to a 12-11 victory over Swarthmore in its first night home game.

The six women’s lacrosse seniors and Head Coach Charlotte Hibbard travel to Connecticut for the regional round of the NCAA Division III Championship this weekend.

The 26 seniors from the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams toss their caps in the air following Special Commencement.