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Classics Chair Rachel H. Lesser arrived at Gettysburg College in the fall of 2016. She has taught courses in ancient Greek literature, culture, and history, and in ancient Greek and Latin languages. Lesser has also pursued research on women, gender, and desire in Greek poetry, especially Homeric epic. 

Former lacrosse and field hockey coach, four-time national champion seeks to inspire graduates as they prepare for their journey ahead.

Over the last four years, the members of the Class of 2025 have been practicing their skills, expanding their knowledge, and taking advantage of new learning opportunities as they prepare for the game of life that lies ahead. Looking to inspire our new graduates in the next phase of their journeys will be an elite college coach and Hall of Famer who realized her own dreams as a student-athlete and coach at Gettysburg College.

Gettysburg College has several ways students can feel safe and enjoy their time at the College. Through a top-notch private security team and dedicated safety programs like the CampusShield app, the Campus Safety team dedicates themselves 24/7 to making the campus as safe as it can be.

Associate Dean of College Life and Executive Director of Campus Safety Alex Wiltz puts student security at the forefront of his work, and with his experience, prepares the campus for any potential dangers. Here are his top five things to know about safety at Gettysburg:

How does school spirit shine within the Gettysburg College community?

Through immersive learning experiences alongside faculty, Gettysburg College students gain knowledge and skills to help advance their career goals.

This past fall, Environmental Studies Chair Andy Wilson and four Gettysburg College students nominated by Provost Jamila Bookwala attended the annual Naval Academy Science & Engineering Conference in Annapolis, Maryland.

Through their passion for service, Gettysburg students like Mason McFarland ’27 seek to be difference makers and leaders in our community.

When Mason McFarland ’27 was in middle school, he witnessed some of his classmates learning and interacting with older students through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. He saw his classmates grow under the mentorship of their Bigs, and he knew he wanted to be in that same position one day to help foster learning and development for children.

Gettysburg College continues to evolve with changing times to meet industry needs, preparing our undergraduate and master’s students to achieve personal and professional success upon graduation.

Today, our nation has a pressing need for highly qualified and compassionate K-12 educators—and Gettysburg College is stepping forward to meet the moment.

The power of the Gettysburg Network runs deep.

In a time of hyperpolarization, Gettysburg College provides the space for constructive conversations about today’s most pressing issues.

Kayode Balogun ’22 is passionate about sharing knowledge. As a Gettysburg College student, he helped students to navigate the complexities of college life. As an alum, he mentors students through his career as a high school teacher and through staying connected in the Gettysburg community.

“A lot of the challenges in life that I have overcome were thanks to mentors, so my goal is to pay it forward,” shared Kayode Balogun ’22.