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Russell McCutcheon, director of bands and professor of music in the Sunderman Conservatory, conducts the Wind Symphony during the spring of 2023 (Photo by Eric Lippe ’23).

Prof. Russell McCutcheon, director of bands in the Sunderman Conservatory of Music, has been awarded the 2024 American Prize in Conducting, music theater division, for his collaborative and innovative work on the Gettysburg College musical “The Prom” last November.

This past April, Jamie Dinella ’24, Michael McCarty ’24, and Jake Stergio ’24 attended the 79^th Annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, alongside their mentors Environmental Studies Prof.

Seeking to make the world a better place, Gettysburgians made an impact in communities across the country, leading impactful programs and sharing knowledge and expert insight into academics, society, culture, politics, and more.

Our first-class faculty bring their knowledge to K-12 teachers across the nation, expanding their opportunities for lifelong learning and impact.

Public Policy Prof. Dave Powell recently received nearly $190,000 from The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support his workshop program for 72 K-12 educators, “On Hallowed Ground: Gettysburg in History & Memory.” Comprised of two one-week workshops, this program allows teachers to stay in Gettysburg while learning about the community’s role within our nation’s history during the Civil War.

The Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College welcomes the nationally renowned women’s vocal ensemble Lyyra to perform at Gettysburg College’s Paul Recital Hall on Saturday, October 19th at 8:00 p.m. The group will present classical, jazz, pop, and folk music from all around the globe expertly blended to show the astonishing range of the female voice. The free concert is open to the public and is funded by the Sunderman Chamber Music Foundation.

Orange flowers bloom as students enjoy a walk across campus this past spring.

The student experience at Gettysburg College is enriched by the generosity of countless alumni, families, and friends. Gifts to the College create a path for students to embark on their consequential education through scholarships and continue their journey to becoming global citizens through immersive and experiential learning opportunities, in which they gain a breadth and depth of knowledge and set of enduring skills.

Empowered by Gettysburg’s breadth and depth of knowledge and enduring skills, Taylor Gaw ’13 has shaped a career in computer science. Support of Gettysburg faculty and experiential learning helped Gaw identify opportunities to succeed in his career development.

The Owl & Nightingale Players celebrated their 110th anniversary during Homecoming and BOLD Weekend.

Gettysburg College has officially launched the search for Peter Carmichael’s successor as Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies and Director of the Civil War Institute. The successful candidate for this position will be a recognized scholar in Civil War Era studies, a dedicated teacher and advisor, and an administrator capable of leading CWI and growing its connections both within the College and with outside organizations and constituencies. Application review will begin on October 15.

Effective June 1, 2024, Gettysburg College has named six new members to the Board of Trustees: Kyle A. Betty ’96, Elizabeth A. Burgess P’20, James C. Kirkwood ’85, Robert L. Noddin ’83, Caroline C. DeWitt ’19, and Dylan B. Minor P’26.