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Gettysburg College has been selected for the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Gettysburg is one of 237 institutions recognized with the honor, demonstrating strong town-gown alignment and community partnership.

The Civil War Institute’s Funded Internship Program is accepting applications for Summer 2026 through February 4.

Morgan (Flagg) Fleites ’16 in Green Park in London, England

With Gettysburg’s new finance major, students will be able to make meaningful contributions to economies in the world’s top financial hubs, from New York to London. Morgan (Flagg) Fleites ’16, a senior investment associate at Fry’s Path Capital in London, has done just that thanks to her well-rounded experience at Gettysburg.

In 2025, Gettysburg College delivered A Consequential Education to every student through new academic, community-building, and student support initiatives.

From launching new majors and postgraduate partnerships to enhancing our students’ learning beyond the classroom, Gettysburg College supported student success at every turn in 2025. Take a look back at a few highlights that made this year one to remember.

Through the Davis Projects for Peace, Nafis Imtiaz Imam ’28 turned his passion for civic engagement into action, launching the Youth Governance Lab to empower young leaders across Bangladesh.

Nafis Imtiaz Imam ’28, a mathematical economics major from Bangladesh, received a $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace grant through Gettysburg College’s Center for Public Service (CPS) Summer Grant program. The grants, which support student-led initiatives around the world, help students develop the skills they need to become responsible citizens and changemakers.

Environmental studies major Rifat Abrar Anik ’28 attended COP30 in Brazil, the United Nations’ global climate conference where world leaders, scientists, activists, and youth advocates negotiate decisions shaping climate action worldwide. As a climate storyteller from Bangladesh, Anik presented work focused on non-economic loss and damage. Supported by Gettysburg College’s Guided Pathways program and faculty mentorship, his experience highlights how academic learning and student-led storytelling can elevate the voices of climate-vulnerable communities on a global stage.

Gettysburg College helps students build a professional network by offering resources like career advisors, alumni connections, and a dedicated platform to support career exploration and employment readiness.

Sunderman Conservatory of Music Prof. César Leal continued the legacy of Gettysburg College music faculty members sharing their talents with audiences on one of the grandest stages in America—the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Gettysburg College has entered affiliation agreements with the Penn State College of Medicine, the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing at Villanova University, and the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine. These health professions partnerships offer Gettysburgians new opportunities to pursue postgraduate studies in frontline health care fields.

Reflection is a super power. By developing and prioritizing this high-impact practice during your college years, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, as well as what you’re learning, why it matters, and how it connects to your future endeavors. It is a habit of mind that often leads to a more purposeful and fulfilling life, and has proven to be a key differentiator in positions of leadership.