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Gettysburg College has entered affiliation agreements with the Penn State College of Medicine, the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing at Villanova University, and the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine. These health professions partnerships offer Gettysburgians new opportunities to pursue postgraduate studies in frontline health care fields.

Reflection is a super power. By developing and prioritizing this high-impact practice during your college years, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, as well as what you’re learning, why it matters, and how it connects to your future endeavors. It is a habit of mind that often leads to a more purposeful and fulfilling life, and has proven to be a key differentiator in positions of leadership.

Gettysburg College’s Midyear Graduates Recognition Ceremony highlighted the power of A Consequential Education to shape confident, reflective leaders ready to carry forward the knowledge and skills they cultivated on campus.

Environmental studies major and writing minor Leah Nath ’26 reflects on the wide-ranging experiences, mentors, and creative opportunities at Gettysburg College that have shaped her interdisciplinary passions and prepared her for graduate study.

For sisters Anne Kuhlmann Taylor ’66 and Celia J. Kuhlmann ’75, Gettysburg College has always been more than a place—they have long viewed it as the foundation of their lives, their careers, and their confidence as young women entering fields where they were pioneers. Recently, their enduring belief in the power of a Gettysburg education led to significant new commitments that will support generations of students and earned them a shared place on the College’s Benefactors Wall.

Gettysburg College students who take part in the Guided Pathways spend time reflecting on their experiences, pursue hands-on learning opportunities, and receive support from a team of advisors. Through this innovative program, they learn how their experiences can guide their career plans and future studies.

Through Gettysburg College’s Guided Pathways program, students build enduring skills, connect their academics and activities to career goals, and create their future with purpose.

Thanks to support from Gettysburg College’s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department, Nora Hafford ’28 was able to build career-ready skills and connect with peers and professionals in her field of interest by attending a professional conference that complemented her academic studies.

Prabesh Bista ’26 attended the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Conference in Philadelphia from Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2025.

By creating opportunities for student participation in conferences and professional gatherings, Guided Pathways funding helps Gettysburg students develop leadership, communication, and career-building skills, while connecting their academic passions to real-world impact.

Political Science Prof. Lindsay Reid ’11 exemplifies the life-changing impact of Gettysburg’s faculty, empowering students through inspired teaching, powerful mentorship, and a commitment to shaping engaged global citizens.

The Majestic Theater’s Centennial Celebration marked a powerful reaffirmation of its role as a cultural catalyst for Gettysburg—uniting world-class artists, community champions, and visionary donors to carry its creative legacy boldly into the next century.