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Gettysburgians’ community service, expertise highlighted in national media

Gettysburgians around the world are making a difference in their communities and have been highlighted in media such as CNN, USA Today, The Hill, USA Lacrosse, Huffington Post, and more.

Gettysburg College students pose by the large split G outside the football stadium

20 new initiatives at Gettysburg College in 2024

Gettysburg College students pose by the large split G outside the football stadium

At Gettysburg College, we are living our promise to provide A Consequential Education every day. Through exciting new initiatives, we continue to elevate the student experience and advance the unfinished work of our time.

At Gettysburg College, we promise every student A Consequential Education—one that gives them greater insight into who they are, what they want to accomplish, and how they will define and lead their own consequential life.

Connections: Kenneth (Kip) ’11 and Courtney Fields Robson ’10

Both majored in management and played basketball

Courtney earned master nutrition therapist certification at the Nutrition Therapy Institute

Kip is a senior vice president and financial advisor at Morgan Stanley

Members of Loyalty Circle and Cupola Society

Live outside Chicago with three sons

Prof Path: César Leal

The earliest notes of Sunderman Conservatory of Music Prof. César Leal ’s life song set up an introduction to a career that fuels his passions for music and connection.

Leal was born in Colombia, South America, into a very musical family. His family members would gather at Leal’s grandmother’s house every Sunday for lunch and a jam session.

“It would be hours, and hours, and hours of playing,” he recalled fondly.

Behind The Scenes With a Gettysburg Great

Uplifting unsung heroes through storytelling at Kaba Baby
Ashley Domm ’07 works in Bread for the City’s rooftop garden.

Lives of Consequence: Ashley Domm ’07 spreads ripples of kindness at D.C. nonprofit

Ashley Domm ’07 works in Bread for the City’s rooftop garden alongside dedicated volunteers.

Working in her community comes naturally to Ashley Domm ’07—it’s in her blood. Following in the footsteps of her parents and grandparents, for whom community service was central to their personal and professional pursuits, Domm’s dedication to helping others attracted her to Gettysburg College and her vocation. Each fall, as Thanksgiving nears, Domm’s college memories converge with her current role.

President’s letter: A good teacher is a student’s compass to a great life.

Before he was revered as one of the greatest leaders our world has ever known, President Dwight D. Eisenhower was shaped by the teaching and mentorship of Major General Fox Connor.

Fulbright grantee Peter Wildgruber ’24 brings love of learning to Austria

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is awarded to students looking to bring their education to a world stage, building lifelong connections through opportunities in learning and teaching in another nation. Peter Wildgruber ’24 is currently a Fulbright grantee in Vienna, Austria.

After graduating from Gettysburg College, Peter Wildgruber ’24 relocated across the globe as a Fulbright grantee to pursue numerous intellectual opportunities in Vienna, Austria, bringing his own love for learning to a new group of students.

Alex Wiltz values College-wide emphasis on student safety and support

Alex Wiltz, Associate Dean of College Life and Executive Director of Campus Safety at Gettysburg College, is passionate about working with our students, helping them to navigate challenges and celebrating their successes.

“I love working with our students. I enjoy watching them grow, supporting them through the more difficult times of college, and then seeing them walk across the stage at Commencement to go out and do great things,” shared Alex Wiltz, Associate Dean of College Life and Executive Director of Campus Safety at Gettysburg College.

Gettysburg remains ‘ahead of the curve’ in student leadership development

A Gettysburg education allows our students to connect the knowledge and skills gained through the Gettysburg Approach with real-world, experiential learning to support their personal and professional growth.

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