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Gettysburg College’s Midyear Graduates Recognition Ceremony highlighted the power of A Consequential Education to shape confident, reflective leaders ready to carry forward the knowledge and skills they cultivated on campus.

Environmental studies major and writing minor Leah Nath ’26 reflects on the wide-ranging experiences, mentors, and creative opportunities at Gettysburg College that have shaped her interdisciplinary passions and prepared her for graduate study.

Sisters Anne Kuhlmann Taylor ’66 and Celia J. Kuhlmann ’75 have made transformative commitments to Gettysburg College—establishing major scholarship support, strengthening key academic programs, and earning recognition in the College’s Benefactors Circle—all inspired by the lasting impact Gettysburg had on their lives and careers.

Gettysburg College students who take part in the Guided Pathways spend time reflecting on their experiences, pursue hands-on learning opportunities, and receive support from a team of advisors. Through this innovative program, they learn how their experiences can guide their career plans and future studies.

Through Gettysburg College’s Guided Pathways program, students build enduring skills, connect their academics and activities to career goals, and create their future with purpose.

Thanks to support from Gettysburg College’s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department, Nora Hafford ’28 was able to build career-ready skills and connect with peers and professionals in her field of interest by attending a professional conference that complemented her academic studies.

Prabesh Bista ’26 attended the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Conference in Philadelphia from Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2025.

By creating opportunities for student participation in conferences and professional gatherings, Guided Pathways funding helps Gettysburg students develop leadership, communication, and career-building skills, while connecting their academic passions to real-world impact.

Political Science Prof. Lindsay Reid ’11 exemplifies the life-changing impact of Gettysburg’s faculty, empowering students through inspired teaching, powerful mentorship, and a commitment to shaping engaged global citizens.

The Majestic Theater’s Centennial Celebration marked a powerful reaffirmation of its role as a cultural catalyst for Gettysburg—uniting world-class artists, community champions, and visionary donors to carry its creative legacy boldly into the next century.

French and Italian Chair John P. Murphy earned his B.S.L.A. in French from Georgetown University and a joint M.A. and Ph.D. in French studies and anthropology from New York University. Murphy joined Gettysburg College in 2011.

Health Sciences Prof. Megan Benka-Coker ’09 shared her research on household air pollution and the health impacts of exposure to biomass burning during a panel organized for the United Nations General Assembly’s 80th meeting in New York City.

On Sept. 22, Health Sciences Prof. Megan Benka-Coker ’09 participated in a panel discussion convened by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) for the United Nations General Assembly’s 80th session (UNGA 80) in New York City.