Campaign News

Jenny Stone ’76 sometimes says her career in athletic training began with an unlucky fall or maybe, she admits, a lucky one.

Stone was a sophomore physical education major at Gettysburg College when she hurried up a wooden spiral staircase in Plank Gym on the way to gymnastics class, slipping and breaking her foot. Suddenly, the student-athlete who had played field hockey and basketball found herself with something unfamiliar: free afternoons.

That unexpected opening changed everything.

A $1 million commitment from Bob Ortenzio ’79 to endow the women’s wrestling head coaching position will provide lasting leadership for one of Gettysburg’s newest sports. This endowment will expand opportunities for student-athletes and help the College build a nationally competitive program grounded in ambition, stability, and long-term support.

Bob Ortenzio ’79 understands the appeal of building something from the ground up.

Gordie Beittenmiller’s lifelong connection to Gettysburg inspires his support for our College as a trustee, donor, entrepreneur, and filmmaker committed to strengthening the institution’s future.

Gordie Beittenmiller’s connection to Gettysburg College did not begin with an acceptance letter, a residence hall, or a diploma. It began with a story.

An extraordinary gift from the estates of Bruce Baky ’65 and Sherrin Hilburt Baky-Nessler ’65, P’01 will strengthen faculty excellence, advance innovation across academic programs, and expand opportunities for Gettysburg students.

Alumni, students, and families joined together to cheer the men’s lacrosse team to a 12-11 victory over Swarthmore in its first night home game.