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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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Student and professor conduct research in Africa

How do AIDS and poverty interact?

Gettysburg College senior Atlang Mompe and Learn More

 

Students network with policy professionals in Washington, DC


Gettysburg College students networked with policy professionals during an intensive three-day career-building event in Washington, D.C.

Twenty...

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Why is Cheney so vocal? Gettysburg College prof offers answer


The San Francisco Chronicle turned to a Gettysburg College professor for analysis of former Vice-president Dick Cheney’s very public defense...

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First 100 days of Obama administration to be talk topic April 15; cancelled


This lecture has been cancelled.

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - The first 100 days of the Obama administration will be the topic of the 12th Annual...

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Presidential power to be talk topic March 30


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - A lecture on presidential power will take place March 30 at Gettysburg College.

The 7 p.m. lecture, "Presidential power in...

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Gettysburg students travel to The Hague for Model United Nations; blog available


Six Gettysburg College students traveled to the The Hague in the Netherlands to take part in this year's Model United Nations conference.

During...

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From Nicaragua to Baltimore, spring break trips focus on service learning


Groups of Gettysburg College students will devote their spring break to experiencing the realities of middle-school education in urban Baltimore, honing...

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Obama should visit China soon, former ambassador tells Gettysburg students


"China and the United States are facing common hurdles best overcome by working together," a former ambassador told students at Gettysburg...

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Students experience Obama inauguration firsthand; photos available


More than 40 Gettysburg College students traveled to Washington, D.C., to join millions of people at the Inauguration, witnessing history as Barack...

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Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College Fall 2008 Speaker Series wrap-up


The Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College's Fall 2008 Speaker Series featured politicians and pundits who analyzed the presidential election,...

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New state teacher certification mandates pose risks, says Interim President Riggs '77


 

An op-ed written by Gettysburg College Interim President Janet Morgan Riggs '77 appeared in Harrisburg's Patriot News on Dec. 14...

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HIV/AIDS Awareness Week planned at Gettysburg College


"FACEing the Domestic Epidemic" is the theme of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week at Gettysburg College.

The week's goal "is to put...

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Environmental justice and sustainability to be Convocation topic Nov. 13


Connections between sustainability and environmental justice will be the topic of Gettysburg College's 25th annual Fall Convocation on Thursday, Nov...

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Economy unaffected by election result, Gettysburg College prof says


In an opinion piece by Gettysburg College Economics Prof. Mark Hopkins, he argues from an economic point of view that it may not matter which candidate...

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Gov. Rendell to rally for Obama Oct. 30 at Gettysburg College


Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell and the granddaughter of a former president will stop at Gettysburg College on Thursday, Oct. 30, during a statewide...

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Women and politics to be topic talk Oct. 29


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Former Congresswoman, journalist and current chair of Women's Campaign International Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinksy will visit Gettysburg...

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Friends, sisters, political adversaries? Two Gettysburg College students share how


There's one evening of their college careers Beth Leamy and Madeline Shepherd will definitely not be spending together.

On Nov. 4, the...

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Former U.S. Transportation Secretary to speak Oct. 22


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Former United States Secretary of Transportation William Coleman will deliver the annual Henry M. Scharf Memorial Lecture on Current...

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'Food gap' threatens millions in U.S., activist tells Gettysburg College audience


A "food gap" in the United States leaves some 36 million people "insecure" about where their next meal is coming from, without...

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'Hardball's' Chris Matthews to speak Sept. 16 at Gettysburg College


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - MSNBC's "Hardball" host Chris Matthews will speak at Gettysburg College Sept. 16.

Sponsored by the Eisenhower...

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New Gettysburg magazine features presidential campaign; video available


The company candidates keep reveal far more about them than soundbites and campaign ads, political science Prof. Shirley Anne Warshaw says in the summer...

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Justice O'Connor tells grads to 'aim high'; video and photo gallery available


Note: To replace programs damaged by rain, Gettysburg College has mailed new copies to graduates and their families. Anyone who has not received...

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Former Supreme Court Justice O'Connor to speak May 18 at Commencement


Note: In case of inclement weather, a decision to move the event indoors will be made by 7 a.m. on Sunday. Information will be available after...

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Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul '57 to visit Gettysburg April 11


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Republican presidential candidate and Gettysburg College graduate Ron Paul will visit Gettysburg on April 11.

Paul will...

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Religion, politics to be topic of 11th Annual Blavatt Lecture April 11


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - The editor of Newsweek magazine will speak on religion and politics April 11 at Gettysburg College.

The 11th Annual ...

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Gettysburg College students visit France to study immigration tensions


Few tourists see the Paris that members of a Gettysburg College senior seminar experienced during a field trip to examine racial tensions there. Learn More

 

Challenges facing Muslim women to be talk topic April 10


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - A lecture on challenges faced by Muslim women will take place April 10 at Gettysburg College.

The 7:30 p.m. lecture,...

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Ninety-eight year-old political activist Doris "Granny D" Haddock to speak April 2


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Ninety-eight year-old political activist Doris "Granny D" Haddock will talk April 2 at Gettysburg College.

The...

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PA primary crucial to Senators Clinton, Obama says Gettysburg College prof


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - With Pennsylvania's primary approaching April 22, Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will pour millions of dollars into advertising...

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'From Iowa to Super Tuesday' to be talk topic Feb. 7


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - A discussion of the latest in the race for the White House will take place Feb. 7 at Gettysburg College.

The 7 p.m....

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