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Bringing Gettysburg’s history to life through powerful storytelling—and a new museum

This year’s graduating class will have an opportunity to watch several extraordinary individuals receive the College’s top honors during Commencement.

The Bullets Marching Band makes its way through campus to Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium for its pregame show during Homecoming Weekend. (Photo by McKenna White ’25).

More than 1,000 alumni and friends descended upon Gettysburg College to engage in celebrations and festivities across campus as part of Homecoming and BOLD Reunion Weekend on Oct. 14-16. Campus organizations stood at the ready with showcases and exhibits displaying the hard work of students and staff, while a range of receptions and gatherings welcomed alumni back to their alma mater.

In October 2020, Gettysburg College began a comprehensive strategic planning process that brought together the voices of students, faculty, staff, and alumni alike. The goal was to develop a compelling vision for the future of our storied institution. Following the enthusiastic endorsement of our Board of Trustees, we are proud to share this vision with the world.

Gettysburg College has once again earned top honors for its outstanding work in global education. Each winter, the Institute of International Education (IIE) releases a report for study abroad participation among all liberal arts institutions in the United States. In this year’s Open Doors ranking, Gettysburg ranked No. 2 in the nation for semester-long abroad programs, the College’s highest ranking ever. Gettysburg also ranked No. 3 for total student participants studying abroad.

At Gettysburg College, education is global in every sense. Nearly 60 percent of Gettysburg students study abroad for at least one semester and—with the help of the Center for Global Education (CGE)—the College works to make studying abroad accessible to every student who is interested. It is a primary reason Gettysburg is ranked No. 2 in the nation for mid-length study abroad opportunities and No. 3 for total student participants.

While in high school outside Philadelphia, Brad Line ’94 heard about how his best friend’s sister was enjoying attending Gettysburg College, so he decided to apply. This decision led him to become a Gettysburgian. Now, working as the head of consolidated solutions at SEI Investment Company and an app developer in his free time, Line credits his Gettysburg education for the success he has experienced, both in his life and his career. 

João Branco Chaves ’25 has devoted much of his time to supporting the work of the Center for Career Engagement and connecting with students through other College departments and offices inside the College Union Building (CUB) on the Gettysburg College campus.

Students signed a thank you banner during the 2022 Gettysburgives Challenge.

The ninth annual Gettysburgives Challenge is set to take place from April 5-6 and will once again seek to have a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of current and future students at Gettysburg College.