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Our first-class faculty bring their expertise into classrooms, enriching student learning experiences with real-world insights and knowledge.

Gettysburg College’s faculty are teachers and scholars. Their research contributes to knowledge within their disciplines and invites students to explore new academic frontiers through student-faculty research.

In 2024, the Community Science Program of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Joint Genome Institute (JGI) awarded Gettysburg College Chemistry Prof. Emily Dieter an in-kind grant to support plasmid research.

Noa Leibson ’20 is working as a museum curator at the International Museum of the Horse. She is grateful for the mentorship that she received at Gettysburg College from Art & Art History Prof. Felicia Else, who inspired her to pursue her passions.

When Philosophy Prof. Steve Gimbel walks into a classroom, he begins by asking his students, “Any questions—auto mechanics to quantum mechanics?” This thought-provoking prompt allows students’ minds to open in meaningful ways as they seek to understand the world around them and their place in it.

Dan Nguyen ’26, an international student from Vietnam, is pursuing his passion for creativity at Gettysburg College. Looking for a creative outlet, he founded the Fashion Initiative club on campus to inspire self-expression throughout the community.

“Fashion has always been an integral part of my life,” explained Dan Nguyen ’26, a double major in computer science and mathematics at Gettysburg College. 

Gettysburg College students can gain valuable experience in problem solving, teamwork, and project management through projects while building on the fundamentals of their knowledge learned through coursework.

Gracie Meisner ’25, a student from Wellesley, MA, was drawn to Gettysburg College for its emphasis on authentic learning both in and out of the classroom. “I remember speaking with current students during my Get Acquainted Day and I was fascinated to hear how involved they all were,” she shared. “I was excited about the opportunity to be a learner, but also a doer.” 

Gettysburg College students interested in gaining hands-on experience in public history, museums, libraries, historic preservation and/or Civil War history are encouraged to apply to the Summer 2025 Funded Internship Program.

As teachers, scholars, and artists, Gettysburg College professors facilitate energy and engagement with new thinking and discovery in their respective fields, which is contagious for our students.

Our supportive staff believe in our students’ potential to Do Great Work and lead lives of meaning and consequence after graduation.

“The people make the place, and the people are what make Gettysburg Great,” said Mike Iodice ’22, an environmental scientist at AKRF based in New York City.