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Gettysburg College’s experiential learning opportunities, strong career outcomes for graduates, and dynamic First-Year Seminars are highlighted in a new book, “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You,” by New York Times bestselling author and higher education expert Jeffrey Selingo.

Gettysburg College has been named one of 75 colleges and universities nationwide on the “New Dream Schools” list featured in the book “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You.” It’s the latest work by New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo.

As teachers and scholars, Gettysburg College faculty continually hone their teaching practices to fully engage their students in academic exploration.

Annette Hunt-Shepherd, director of campus recreation and wellness and senior woman administrator in athletics, has developed a student-centered model that fosters leadership and collaboration. Through her authentic mentorship and commitment to student development, she empowers students to take on meaningful roles that develop and deepen enduring skills.

Gettysburg College students work alongside faculty mentors in the field and on the battlefield, turning the region’s landscapes into living classrooms for collaborative research in subjects such as history, art, and environmental science.

At Gettysburg College, the classroom often has no walls. Instead, it might be a winding path through the battlefield, a quiet stream alive with wildlife, or a hillside where geology meets history. Here, faculty and students work side by side, using the region’s unique landscape as a living laboratory and an open-air museum.

Gettysburg College faculty members are recognized for their commitment to supporting students through advising, mentorship, and excellence in teaching.

Championing, encouraging, and helping students pursue meaningful work are only some of the many acts of service Gettysburg College faculty undertake in support of their students. During the Spring 2025 semester, six faculty members were recognized for mentorship and teaching excellence.

Learn more about these recipients.

Renewing their commitment to supporting students through collaboration, more than 70 Gettysburg College faculty and staff participated in the annual Summer Pedagogy Institute (SPI) Aug. 13-14 at Musselman Library. Led by the Johnson Center for Creative Teaching and Learning (JCCTL), this year’s program encouraged participants to share ideas and explore strategies among the following areas:

In Gettysburg’s outdoor classrooms and historic landscapes, students develop leadership skills through hands-on challenges, critical reflection, and immersive experiences that prepare them to guide others with confidence and purpose.

The Gettysburg region—home to orchards, forests, and a world-famous battlefield—is more than a historic landmark. It’s a training ground for leadership, a place where students learn to make decisions, adapt to challenges, and guide others.

Jill Ogline Titus of the Civil War Institute leads a group of Lincoln Scholars on a program at Gettysburg National Military Park.

Steve majored in business administration and works as a controller at the Pohanka Automotive Group.

Deirdre majored in political science and works as an integrative nutrition health coach.

Members of Loyalty Circle and Cupola Society

Gettysburg College professors all share the desire to enhance our intellectual environment through their courses and scholarly research. This year, eight faculty earned tenure and rank of associate professor, and five were promoted to full professor. Read about these distinguished teachers and scholars.