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Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman delivers remarks at the Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony on May 13.

May 13, 2023
Wendy R. Sherman, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

As delivered.

President Iuliano, members of the board of trustees, faculty and staff, families and friends—and to the graduates of Gettysburg College: it is an honor to be here to say congratulations to the Class of 2023.

You’re going to hear some familiar themes today.

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Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman hosted the State Department’s 2022 FIFA World Cup Reception for the Diplomatic Corps, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21, 2022.

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As Commencement approaches, Gettysburg’s Admissions senior student guides reflect on their time and experiences introducing prospective students and their families to Gettysburg College. Over the past four years, many of them have formed lifelong memories while representing the College and expressing their love for the campus community.

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The town of Gettysburg and the Majestic Theater were recently tagged must-see destinations in a pair of travel-based media outlets.

From expert opinions by faculty and staff to announcements of impactful events around campus, Gettysburg College made plenty of headlines in the opening month of 2023. The College received more than 40 media hits in January, including 10 in national news outlets.

Explore some of the top media mentions from the last month:

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