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Forty-five years ago, on the morning of my graduation, I stood in Pennsylvania Hall and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army. That day, I had no idea what the journey I was embarking on would bring. All I had were goals and dreams and the knowledge and hope that between my Gettysburg experience and life up to that point that I was prepared. I knew going forward it would be important to listen, keep an open mind, and ask a lot of questions.

How adventure is a compass for technology consulting manager Phoebe Do ’17

The evolution of Gettysburg College’s visual identity

Growing up as the oldest of five siblings, Psychology Prof. Kathleen Cain always looked after her little brothers and sister. Her mother, formerly an obstetrics nurse, loved babies, and it is to her that Cain credits her interest in developmental psychology.

When change is the only constant, Gettysburg College continues to innovate to prepare our students for the rapidly evolving world.

Elizabeth Foster ’15

Growing up, Elizabeth Foster ’15  could be found twirling in her dance studio, pitching on the softball field, singing in the church choir, or working with charities alongside her family in her Annandale, Virginia, community.

“I’ve always been a community-focused person,” said Foster, who, in high school, became a middle school cheerleading coach and, as an adult, coached high school softball for years.

How do we define the importance of communication?

On this page:

• Welcome new trustees
• New leadership
• New members of boards & councils
• New appointments
• Collaborative workshops
• Sports success
• Empowering immigrant youth
• Illuminating insights
• Alumni Awarded

Students gather for dinner with fish and chips, French onion soup, and more pub fare at Garryowen Irish Pub on Chambersburg Street in downtown Gettysburg.

Social Media

On social media, the Gettysburg College community shared feelings of energy and excitement, reflecting on memories at the College and in town.

During the Spring 2025 semester, Gettysburg College announced three new programs: an online Master of Education, a communications studies major and minor, and a master’s partnership with Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.