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Building our future today: 20 new initiatives at Gettysburg College

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.

The Gettysburg College Choir performs

A love of Gettysburg College and a passion for music leads Sidney Ehrhart ’50 to commit $3 million to scholarship fund and Sunderman Conservatory renovations

The Gettysburg College Choir performs on stage for Sidney Ehrhart ’50 and his family in honor of their commitment to music and education.

Wi-Fi upgrades to deliver best-in-class network capabilities

This summer, Gettysburg College will launch a two-year capital project to upgrade its campus Wi-Fi and meet the community’s growing need for fast, secure, and reliable internet.

The $2.4 million upgrade will deliver best-in-class network capabilities to today’s Gettysburg students and faculty-scholars.

“I am excited about this needed and critical capital Wi-Fi project,” said Rod Tosten ’85, Vice President of Information Technology. “This upgrade will enhance the academic, co-curricular, and social experience of every Gettysburg College student.”

Gettysburg students gather at Universal Studios

Gettysburg Approach guarantees Career-Ready Experience for every student

Gettysburg students gather at Universal Studios during a brand marketing and strategy career immersion trip to Orlando, Florida. (Photo courtesy Greg Edelson ’87, P’18, P’21)

Joan ’76 and Rick Schweizer ’76 in front of Penn Hall
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Alumni couple commits $5.5 million to enhance student experiences at Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College provided Trustee Emerita Joan Fischer Schweizer ’76 and Rick Schweizer ’76 with rewarding and impactful experiences that prepared them both for successful professional careers.

Jules Blech ’24

Jules Blech ’24 on Becoming a Part of the Gettysburg Community

Jules Blech ’24 has taken part in numerous high-impact learning opportunities at Gettysburg College.

“I’ve had opportunities at Gettysburg College that I don’t think I would have received at another school,” Jules Blech ’24 reflected. “That’s the value of a liberal arts education—you have to put yourself outside of your comfort zone and try so many things.”

The annual Gettysburgives Festival.

A community of giving: 10th annual Gettysburgives raises nearly $970,000 to support and enhance student learning

Gettysburg students celebrated the impact of philanthropy during the annual Gettysburgives Festival.

Gettysburgians across the globe came together to celebrate and support their beloved alma mater during the 10th annual Gettysburgives Challenge on April 2-3. Showcasing their passion for supporting our students as they embark on A Consequential Education, 2,566 generous donors committed $968,539 in just 36 hours.

Alumni offer valuable insight to students at the Environmental Career Panel

Through Gettysburg College’s rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences, students are exposed to a breadth and depth of knowledge across many diverse subjects.

Paul Pelham in campus

Paul Pelham ’23 Excels at the Ministry of Education in Madrid

Paul Pelham ’23 was a double major in philosophy and art history, and he became highly involved in Gettysburg College’s research opportunities.

Yashima Adhikari ’26 inspired to ignite societal change after J-Term

While Yashima Adhikari ’26 is majoring in mathematical economics and minoring in data science, she believes that gaining a deeper understanding of the past can help society to build a brighter future. 

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