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New Year’s resolutions

Happy New Year from Gettysburg College!  January 1 marks the 150th anniversary of the official release of the Emancipation Proclamation, and the beginning of a year of important 150th anniversaries in...

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MOOCs, Flips, and Blends

This blog post also appeared in the Huffington Post on January 31, 2013. Pick up any publication or article dealing with the future of higher education and you will be sure to read about online...

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We come, a band of good fellows, to sing in the twilight hours

Friday night marked the inauguration of a new first-year class event on campus, the Twilight Walk.  About 250 members of the Class of 2016 gathered on a snowy evening in the CUB Ballroom where they...

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The power of dreams

January 21 was the first day of classes for the spring semester.  It also happened to be the day of Barack Obama’s second presidential inauguration. But I will remember January 21, 2013 most vividly...

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Reflections on the passing of Charles Glatfelter

Charles Glatfelter graduated from Gettysburg College in 1946, began teaching in the History Department while working on his PhD at Johns Hopkins, and continued until his retirement 40 years later in...

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Visitors from the United Arab Emirates

One of the great perks of being the president of Gettysburg College is the opportunity to meet a wide range of interesting people.  This week we’ve had the privilege of hosting on our campus a group...

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Numbers Don’t Lie — A Cost/Value Analysis of a Liberal Arts Degree

This blog post also appeared in the Huffington Post on February 26, 2013. Can the poor and middle class afford an education at a private liberal arts college? And is it a wise investment? What a shame...

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The state of Florida is alive with Gettysburgians

I’ve just returned from a trip to Florida, where I had the opportunity to visit many Gettysburg alumni and parents.  As usual, I exhorted everyone to wear their Orange and Blue—until it was pointed out...

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Transformed by history: Gettysburg College’s call to service

This piece is the third in a seven-part New York Times series sponsored by Gettysburg College as we join the country in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. It also appeared...

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A Journey to Remember

Yesterday was Founders Day at Gettysburg College—the 181st anniversary of our College’s establishment, originally as Pennsylvania College. To celebrate, a group of students and campus community...

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Letters from Gettysburg

For those who appreciate truly fine music, it’s a wonderful time to be on the Gettysburg College campus. In just one weekend, I was able to attend four performances showcasing various members of the...

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“Prepared for lives of impact”

Commencement is always a terrific weekend on the Gettysburg College campus, and this year’s was no exception. Last weekend we welcomed a class of 639 new graduates to our alumni community. We also...

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July 1, 1863

Chris Gwinn ’06, National Park Service Ranger at the Gettysburg National Military Park, speaks to a group of visitors about the history of Pennsylvania Hall. Pennsylvania Hall is one stop on the NPS’s...

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An appeal to the President

As the academic year approaches, it’s an appropriate time to reflect upon the education we provide at Gettysburg and its power to prepare students for their lives as successful professionals, as well...

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Post-Graduate Success not Solely Based on Earnings

The irony hit me immediately. Last Thursday, President Obama unveiled plans to rate and reward colleges and universities based on outcomes as measured by the earnings of their graduates. And yet, just...

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Heroes Among Us

One of the perks of being Gettysburg College’s president is that I get to meet some amazing people.  Of course, chief on that list are students, parents, and alumni.  But I get to meet some other...

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Gettysburg Grateful

Homecoming Weekend always brings much happiness to campus as alumni return to our College, reunite, and reconnect.  As part of the Homecoming festivities in September, we held our annual Cupola and...

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Public Service: The Legacy of Kennedy

President John F. Kennedy signs the Peace Corps act in to law on September 22, 1961. Photo credit: Abbie Rowe, White House Photographs, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston I...

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Gettysburg’s legacy in empowering students to succeed

Over the past few months, the Obama administration has brought a great deal of attention to higher education.  First Lady Michele Obama has joined the conversation with her recent remarks on the “power...

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East Meets West – the Sunderman Conservatory goes to China

Sunderman Conservatory students perform with students from Shaanxi Normal University. A few days ago, Ed and I returned from a trip to China with Gettysburg College’s wind symphony who toured China and...

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