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Across social media, Gettysburgians shared their love for their alma mater by reflecting and celebrating all that they love about the Orange and Blue.
In his words: Carl DeMarco Jr. ’25 reflects on a transformative Gettysburg experience
Carl DeMarco Jr. ’25 from Fishkill, New York, double-majored in political science and interdisciplinary studies before entering a doctoral program at the University of Florida. As he looks ahead to his own career in academia, DeMarco reflects on his transformation into a scholar and leader at Gettysburg College.
Noteworthy: Troy Dell ’95 leads Gettysburg athletics into new era
Troy Dell ’95 has come home. After nearly two decades leading transformative initiatives as director of athletics at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland, Dell returned to Gettysburg College as Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation last August.
President’s letter: Home is where the heart is
Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano meets with students in the Rogers Center for Innovation and Creativity.
Generations of Gettysburgians call our College home. Not simply because of the iconic buildings that grace our campus grounds, but because of the relationships that form here—the lifelong friendships, the formative mentorship, and the shared moments that bind us together.
Pathways to the Unexpected
Katherine M. (Haas) Pompeani ’10 uses a helicopter to support DPAA recovery operations in Laos.
Gettysburg College initially appealed to me as a historic liberal arts institution. My experiences at this small college in a small town situated at the crossroads of the American Civil War served as a nexus to a career in searching for missing U.S. service members from World War II to the Iraq War.
Julie Breedveld ’26 charts finance career path at Vanguard
Gettysburg College is preparing the next generation of finance professionals through coursework and experiential learning opportunities. Julie Breedveld ’26 has applied the knowledge and skills from her Gettysburg education to a hands-on experience through Vanguard’s Business Leadership Internship program.
Parent to parent: Gettysburg is more than a college. It’s home.
“Mommy, Daddy…was Abraham Lincoln kind of a big deal around here? Because I see him everywhere.”
Faculty Spotlight: Environmental Studies Prof. Monica Ogra
As a teacher and scholar, Environmental Studies Prof. Monica Ogra studies the intertwining of challenges related to sustainable development and wildlife conservation. A common feature of her work is an interest in how people frequently conflict with one another and with members of other species over questions of space, place, and belonging.
Gettysburg elevates career exploration through immersive experiences
Through immersive career treks, global experiences, and alumni-led mentorship, Gettysburg College empowers students and young alumni to discover their purpose, refine their leadership, and translate a liberal arts education into meaningful pathways that extend far beyond the classroom.
Career exploration at Gettysburg College doesn’t pause when the fall semester ends. Instead, breaks in the academic calendar become a powerful extension of the College’s year-round commitment to preparing students—and young alumni—for lives of purpose and impact.
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