ALL 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.

Sitting in chairs that reflected their experiences at Gettysburg College, four seniors shared stories of growth, discovery, and belonging with the Class of 2030 during Experience Gettysburg as part of Orientation.

On Saturday, Aug. 22, four chairs sat on the stage of Gettysburg’s Majestic Theater, each representing far more than a place to sit. They symbolized the spaces, experiences, and relationships that have shaped the journeys of members of the Class of 2027 over the past three years.

As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, Gettysburg College will host a public panel exploring nearly two centuries of shared history with Gettysburg and Adams County, highlighting the people, places, and partnerships that have connected campus and community across generations.

Gettysburg College will host “Gettysburg College and Community: A Shared History” on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the newly renovated College Union Building Ballroom. This event is free and open to the public as part of the America250PA celebration.

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.

Gettysburg College welcomed the Class of 2030 through Orientation traditions that connected students to campus, community, and history, from Move-In Day and Convocation to the First-Year Walk. Students were encouraged to explore curiosity, exploration, service, and meaningful engagement throughout their Gettysburg journey.

The first steps of a Gettysburg education can be measured in many ways.

Bob Schultz ’57 reflects on his decades-long friendship with Nobel Prize laureate Michael Bishop ’57—from Gettysburg classrooms to Yellowstone adventures—and the enduring reminder that the connections students make in college can shape their lives in unexpected ways.

Long before Michael Bishop ’57 became a Nobel Prize–winning scientist, he was the first-year roommate, fraternity brother, traveling companion, and friend of Bob Schultz ’57.

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.

Gettysburg College celebrated the fourth graduating class of its Master of Arts in American History program. Graduates were challenged to bring deeper knowledge, courageous inquiry, and a commitment to truth into classrooms and inspire future generations of citizens.

In a place where the nation’s history continues to shape its future, Gettysburg College celebrated the fourth graduating class of the Gettysburg College-Gilder Lehrman Institute Master of Arts in American History program on July 16 at the Majestic Theater.

David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group and owner of the Baltimore Orioles, headlined the Eisenhower Institute’s 24th annual Blavatt Lecture at Gettysburg College, connecting the enduring lessons of the Declaration of Independence to leadership, service, and civic responsibility.