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Emmy-winning filmmaker and philanthropist Abigail Disney will visit Gettysburg College for programs exploring storytelling, economic inequality, and social change, culminating in the 20th anniversary of the Derrick K. Gondwe Memorial Lecture on Social and Economic Justice on Oct. 1.

Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, philanthropist, and activist Abigail Disney will visit Gettysburg College Sept. 30-Oct. 1 for a series of public programs exploring economic inequality, storytelling, philanthropy and the potential for structural change.

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.

Gettysburg College is widely recognized for its exceptional career outcomes and return on investment. It is a primary reason why The Wall Street Journal ranks Gettysburg No. 21 among the best liberal arts colleges in the nation.

Gettysburg College is celebrating the professional accomplishments of several faculty members this year. Among those honored are one professor who achieved tenure and promotion, five who were named full professors, and three who were promoted to senior lecturer.

Gettysburg College faculty are some of the most dedicated professionals you can find teaching at a liberal arts college. This year, we celebrate several promotions within our community.

The Wall Street Journal ranks Gettysburg College No. 21 among the best liberal arts colleges in the nation, and a primary reason is our exceptional career outcomes and return on investment.

This national recognition is reinforced by what employers themselves are telling us. A 2025 career readiness survey of 120 employers found that Gettysburg graduates consistently outperform their peers in the skills that matter most in today’s workplace.

Here are the must-have career skills that employers say separate Gettysburgians from the competition.

Through a hands-on summer internship in Special Collections and College Archives, Zee Dawson ’29 engaged with historical perspectives and preservation, while expanding creativity and communication skills.

Zee Dawson ’29 carefully lifts the lid on a gray archival storage box. With anticipation, Dawson peers inside for a first glimpse of its contents. They gently lift out a copy of the music score to Victor Herbert’s “Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life” from the 1910 operetta “Naughty Marietta,” preserved inside a protective sleeve for decades to come.

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.

Recognizing faculty excellence and scholarship, Gettysburg College has announced four appointments of faculty members to endowed professorships. These donor-supported positions allow faculty to pursue their academic passions through scholarly activities.

The Gettysburg College Board of Trustees approved the following four appointments of faculty to endowed professorships beginning with the 2026–2027 academic year.

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.