Gettysburg College

Throughout our history, generations of Gettysburgians have learned from change to become change. The students who lead with purpose. The faculty who challenge and inspire. The alumni who carry our mission forward. This is Gettysburg College. Yesterday. Tomorrow. Always.

Clay ’81 and Laura ’80 Heckler found possibility, purpose, and lifelong inspiration at Gettysburg. Now, through the Professor Gondwe Memorial Endowed Scholarship, they are helping first-generation students discover the same. Read more: bit.ly/4uLlmTZ

The President’s Address and Alumni Awards ceremony takes place Saturday, May 30, at 10:30 a.m. in the CUB Ballroom. We hope you’ll join us in recognizing these exceptional alumni!

Join us during Reunion Weekend as we celebrate this year’s Gettysburg College alumni award recipients—graduates whose leadership, service, and impact continue to inspire our community.

Mark the celebration with a gift in support of today’s students: givecampus.com/s/7uulem

The best kind of weekend: Gettysburgians back on campus. Reunion Weekend starts now!

In every corner of campus, a reminder of the community that connects students, alumni, and families. 🧡💙 #GettysburgCollege #DoGreatWork #CollegeCampus

At Gettysburg College, #friendships last forever. Find out how #connections are fostered within our #community from day one. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4uQYSkJ

Today, we remember the lives and experiences of American veterans. In partnership with the Veterans Legacy Program, we offer free resources commemorating veterans, including exhibitions, primary sources, lesson plans, and many others. Learn more at gilderlehrman.org/historical-hol…

Gettysburg National Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 6,000 people who served the United States in conflicts from the Civil War through the Vietnam War. On Memorial Day, and every day in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, we remember them. We honor them. #gettysburg #visitpa

His story is among those brought to light in Nina Willner’s book, The Boys in the Light: An Extraordinary World War II Story of Survival, Faith, and Brotherhood, which shares the powerful story of Company D and the lives they touched during the war. a.co/d/06hXM3bU

Among the Gettysburgians we remember today is Lt. Charles Myers ’42, a Gettysburg College alumnus from York, Pennsylvania, who served in World War II.

This Memorial Day, Gettysburg College remembers and honors all who gave their lives in service to our country. We pause with gratitude for their courage, service, and sacrifice. Their legacy will not be forgotten. #GettysburgCollege #MemorialDay

At Gettysburg, the connections you build today stay with you for a lifetime. Read more about how this spirit of connection extends from one generation of thinkers and doers to the next: bit.ly/4v785oB

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Thanks to donor support, Gettysburg students continued to grow, lead, and make the most of every opportunity in 2025-26! 🎓 630 students received essential financial aid 🧳 256 students pursued study-abroad programs 🏅 61 senior student-athletes received academic honors

Gratitude. For the professors, coaches, family, and friends who helped make this moment possible. 🧡💙 A gift from the Alumni Association, the Stole of Gratitude is a thank you worn close to the heart, honoring the people who shaped each graduate’s Gettysburg journey.

We're celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of the Class of 2026. Congratulations, graduates! May you always be all in for a world that needs you. #gburg2026 #DoGreatWork

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓 On May 16, Gettysburg celebrated our newest alumni for their community, purpose, and preparation to lead lives of consequence. Be all in. Commit to the bit. Make your Gettysburg impact. bit.ly/4uXbBSg

At Gettysburg, that work comes to life through meaningful, personal interactions every day—made possible by a community that believes deeply in our students. Help continue the work of supporting Gettysburg students! givecampus.com/s/q0p96m

He sees it in the small, defining moments: when a student begins to believe they belong, finds their footing, and has someone there to help guide the way.

After nearly 17 years on the faculty, Josef Brandauer has seen student success from two perspectives: first in the classroom, and now as Dean of Academic Advising and Student Success.