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In the 2008-2009 academic year, 319 students representing all 41 of Gettysburg’s majors studied off campus in 35 locations around the globe for at least a semester. Find out more about studying off-campus.


The Class of 2013 represents 29 states and 11 foreign countries and has an amazing breadth of accomplishments. Read the list.


Twelve students are taking part in the Eisenhower Institute Undergraduate Fellows Program, a program that offers students the chance to develop their leadership skills and grow in their knowledge and understanding of public policy. Read more.


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Civil War deaths shaped America, Harvard president says at Gettysburg College

Death was the “texture” of the Civil War experience, Harvard University President Dr. Drew Gilpin Faust said July 15 at Gettysburg College&rsquo...

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Gettysburg College magazine reaches from Nicaragua to Lincoln's bedroom


The new issue of Gettysburg College's magazine reaches from a Nicaraguan coffee farm to the house where Lincoln finished his Gettysburg Address.

Since...

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National media feature Gettysburg College Lincoln experts; video available


From CNN to TIME Magazine, national media outlets turned to Gettysburg College faculty experts to help explain the enduring importance of Abraham ...

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Gettysburg College's historic connection with Lincoln lives on


After 146 years, Gettysburg College's connection with President Abraham Lincoln is still going strong.

From students who annually visit...

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Books exploring Lincoln as commander-in-chief win 2009 Lincoln Prize


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Two books that re-define Abraham Lincoln's command of the largest army and navy of the 19th century will share the 2009 Lincoln ...

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Gettysburg College Prof. Gabor Boritt wins 2008 National Humanities Medal


Gettysburg College history professor and Civil War scholar Gabor S. Boritt received the National Humanities Medal for 2008 from President George W. Bush...

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Gettysburg Address commemorations planned Nov. 19


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Gettysburg College's 47th Annual Robert Fortenbaugh Memorial Lecture will take place at the Majestic Theater Nov. 19, the anniversary...

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November Events Celebrating the 145th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address


145th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address
Dedication Day 2008

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Expert to describe 19th century household objects Oct. 16 at Gettysburg College


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - An expert will talk about typical objects found in a 19th century home Oct. 16 at Gettysburg College.

The 7 p.m. lecture...

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Gettysburg College welcomes its newest members


From moving into their rooms to retracing Abe Lincoln's footsteps, photos and videos will chronicle the Class of 2012's first days as members of the Gettysburg...

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Reconstruction failed Maryland's African Americans, Gettysburg prof says


After the Civil War, Maryland's African American population might have been better off in one of the conquered Confederate states.

That...

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Gettysburg College prof probes political debates on NPR's WHYY


Gettysburg College's Civil War Era Studies Professor Allen Guelzo appeared on "Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane," Philadelphia's NPR affiliate...

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Books about Lincoln, Douglass, Lee win 2008 Lincoln Prize


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Two books offering new insights into the lives of three of the Civil War era's most compelling figures will share the 2008 Lincoln...

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Professor Allen Guelzo appears on 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart Feb. 27


Gettysburg College's Civil War Era Studies Professor Allen Guelzo appeared on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart on Wednesday...

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