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Through the Gettysburg Approach, students develop skills to critically analyze information, create opportunities to engage in dialogue across difference, and find bold solutions to address complex problems that plague society.

On the heels of a historic 2024 U.S. presidential election, Gettysburg College and the Eisenhower Institute welcomed Peter Canellos, managing editor at POLITICO, to speak at the 23rd Annual Blavatt Lecture held on Nov. 6 in the College Union Building Ballroom.

President Gordon Haaland talks with students outside of Glatfelter Hall.

Throughout its history, Gettysburg College has had 15 presidents. Nearly 50 years ago, two of those presidents, President Glassick and President Haaland, helped set the College on its path to success today. As a teacher, scholar, and historian, History Prof. Michael Birkner ’72, P’10 penned this reflection to illustrate their impact.

Gettysburgians from across the generations joined together in Philadelphia for a first-of-its-kind celebration in support of the College and its future.

Over three days in mid-November, Gettysburg College blitzed the greater Philadelphia area to offer a series of fun-filled events and showcase new initiatives launched as part of the College’s Strategic Direction.

Leveraging the knowledge and enduring skills gained through the Gettysburg Approach, students like Michael Woods ’25 connect academic and co-curricular activities to pursue their leadership potential.

Upon arriving at Gettysburg College, Michael Woods ’25 found a place where young people can pursue their passions and make a difference on campus and beyond. 

Through the It’s On Us campaign, Gettysburg College encourages active bystander intervention and supports survivors of sexual misconduct and relationship violence—and the Week of Action is a continued step toward effecting change.

As a Career-Ready Experience, Gettysburg College’s new EMS program connects students who are licensed EMTs with opportunities to assist Campus Safety.

Applying the knowledge and enduring skills gained through the Gettysburg Approach, several Gettysburg students are putting service to others into practice by participating in Gettysburg College’s new EMS program.

Empowered by their consequential education at Gettysburg College, alumni mentors provide invaluable guidance to the next generation of leaders.

Six decades after a career-defining moment at Gettysburg College, Dave Radin ’65 has become a key cog in the wheel of mentorship for students and alumni, helping them discover more about themselves, their passions, and their aspirations as they become the leaders our world needs.

Gettysburg College is committed to supporting a first-class faculty and recognizing our professors who embrace innovation and ignite students’ intellectual potential inside and outside the classroom.

Guided by first-class faculty, students take the initiative to immerse themselves in intensive research guided by their passions and curiosities.

Gettysburg faculty and staff continually explore innovation and collaboration across the curriculum. Cross-curricular experiential learning gives students a tangible way to acquire knowledge and build enduring skills through the Gettysburg Approach.

In September, Innovation & Creativity Lab Manager Josh Wagner and Sociology Prof. Divonna Stebick demonstrated how a collaboration using the College’s makerspace fosters engaged, collaborative experiential learning among students.