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French and Italian Chair John P. Murphy earned his B.S.L.A. in French from Georgetown University and a joint M.A. and Ph.D. in French studies and anthropology from New York University. Murphy joined Gettysburg College in 2011.

Health Sciences Prof. Megan Benka-Coker ’09 shared her research on household air pollution and the health impacts of exposure to biomass burning during a panel organized for the United Nations General Assembly’s 80th meeting in New York City.

On Sept. 22, Health Sciences Prof. Megan Benka-Coker ’09 participated in a panel discussion convened by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) for the United Nations General Assembly’s 80th session (UNGA 80) in New York City.

Our holistic approach to learning blends challenge and opportunity, empowering students to learn deeply, lead boldly, and live purposefully.

At Gettysburg College, learning doesn’t stop when class ends. Here, learning is a way of life. Through the Gettysburg Approach, students experience a truly holistic education that connects rigorous academics with real-world opportunities for growth. Whether in the lab, on the field, or out in the community, Gettysburgians learn to think critically, lead confidently, and turn their passions into purpose.

Celebrating the legacy of the Majestic Theater in downtown Gettysburg as it approaches its centennial celebration this fall.

Through rigorous academics, faculty mentorship, and hands-on research from Gettysburg to national laboratories, Adib Kabir ’26 has transformed his passion for physics into purpose, emerging as a scholar ready to push the boundaries of quantum research beyond Gettysburg.

The Majestic Theater will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a star-studded performance and gala that showcase the theater’s enduring role as a cultural hub and gathering place for the Gettysburg community.

At Gettysburg College, learning means doing. Throughout the year, our students pursue countless hands-on opportunities that build the enduring skills graduate schools and employers look for in college graduates.

From dynamic fellowships and internships to student-faculty research, experiential learning at Gettysburg College abounds in our classrooms, laboratories, recital halls, and immersive locations, such as nearby Washington, D.C.

Explore seven ways our students are cultivating career-ready skills:

Eric Lee ’15, a freelance photojournalist for The Associated Press and The New York Times, describes how knowledge and creativity gained from his Gettysburg College education inspire and guide him in his life and photography work.

“Creativity comes from so many different places, but for me it comes from my own experiences—growing up, the community I keep around me, and the things I see out in the world,” said Eric Lee ’15.

Through site visits, research, and reflection, the Eisenhower Institute’s Building America transportation programs enable students to explore the legacy of the interstate system and the new movement to rebuild more connected, equitable cities.

Over the past 15 years, the Garthwait Leadership Center (GLC) has empowered Gettysburg College students and alumni to lead with purpose through transformative programs, outdoor experiences, and personalized coaching.