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2024 Fortenbaugh Lecture to Focus on John S. Mosby

Accomplished historian Caroline Janney, John L. Nau III Professor of the American Civil War and Director of the John L. Nau Center for Civil War History at the University of Virginia, will deliver the 62nd annual Robert Fortenbaugh Memorial Lecture on November 19, 2024.

Showcasing scholarship through student-run academic journals

Embracing the value of a liberal arts and sciences education, Gettysburg College students are showcasing their work through entirely student-run publications.

Gettysburg College is rooted in its signature approach. Along with a rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences, one way that students can expand their enduring skillset is to engage with one of our student-run academic journals on campus, either by publishing a work or serving as an editor. 

Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Tony Horwitz’s Civil War Library Donated to Gettysburg College

More than a decade ago, Peter Carmichael, former Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies and Director of the Civil War Institute, led Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tony Horwitz on a private tour of the nearby Gettysburg Battlefield. Standing in a snowy field overlooking rolling ridgelines once occupied by thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers, two passionate scholars stood together, reliving one of the most important moments in American history.

Prof. Divonna Stebick champions inquiry-based teaching

With a devotion to inquiry-based teaching and a commitment to education equity, Prof. Divonna Stebick has made a lasting impact on future educators at Gettysburg College.

A highly influential member of our campus since 2003, Stebick serves as a Professor of Sociology in Educational Studies and the Director of the Office of Teacher Education and Certification. She has inspired thousands of Gettysburg students through her engaging courses and even played a key role in reintroducing and expanding the College’s Teacher Certification Program this past spring.

Facilities upgrades to transform West Quad, Plank, and Ballroom

Gettysburg College promises every student A Consequential Education—and this promise is being brought to life each day through our new Strategic Direction. To position itself for its future, the College continues to enhance its student experience with exciting new initiatives.

Committed to providing an enriching living and learning campus environment, Gettysburg College is pleased to announce upgrades to the following facilities: West Quad residence halls, Plank Gym’s lower level, and the College Union Building (CUB) Ballroom.

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Prof. Safarpour awarded grant to support work aiming to reduce racial prejudice

The Political Science Department is located in Glatfelter Hall.

Prof. Rimvydas Baltaduonis

Prof. Baltaduonis explores electric vehicles as a sustainable energy source through NSF research grant

Prof. Rimvydas Baltaduonis and colleagues from the University of Colorado Denver were recently awarded a research grant from the National Science Foundation.

Chocolate candy rounds wrapped in orange and blue foil

Sweet studies: Psychology Prof. Brian Meier publishes student-faculty research on mindful candy eating

Chocolate candy rounds wrapped in orange and blue foil are a staple of Servo Thanksgiving celebrations at Gettysburg College.

Musselman Library

Media Roundup: October 2023-January 2024

Musselman Library’s successful strategy to save on the cost of course materials was featured by Inside Higher Education (Photo by Diptiman Das ’27).

Between efforts to make student textbooks more affordable; an alumnus making their town just a bit kinder; and finding ways to bridge the gap between parents and teachers in evaluating student success, the Gettysburg College community’s commitment to social consciousness and goodwill shined through the headlines throughout the fall and early winter.

Check out some of the top media mentions during the fall and early winter:

Political Science Prof. Scott Boddery

Pre-law advising charts success for Gettysburg graduates entering law school

Political Science Prof. Scott Boddery, who serves as Gettysburg’s pre-law advisor, meets with a student in his office in Glatfelter Hall. Boddery tracks his students’ law school placements by adding the schools’ logos to the whiteboard in his office.

Since 2017, Gettysburg College’s pre-law advising has garnered more student interest and attention from law schools that admit Gettysburg graduates into their programs.

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