Gettysburg College Class of 2026 Celebrates Commencement Ceremony
By Celena Glaghassi, Assistant News Editor On Saturday, May 16, the 191st Gettysburg College commencement was held, honoring the class of 2026. In accordance with College tradition, the graduates processed from the south to the north sides of Pennsylvania Hall, symbolically inverting the steps they took during their Convocation as first-year students in 2022. The processional was led by College Marshal Michael J. Birkner ‘72, who...
Faculty Spotlight: Professor Standlee on Teaching, Curiosity and Doing “Great Work”
By Celena Glaghassi, Assistant News Editor Professor Alecea Standlee’s path to academia began with a lifelong curiosity about the world around her. Growing up in a poor, rural community, she spent most of her childhood trying to make sense of inequality, gender roles, and social systems. Those questions ultimately shaped her academic path and led her to pursue fields like Sociology and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGS). “I...
Gettysburg College Republicans Celebrate Annual Lincoln Legacy Dinner
By Celena Glaghassi, Assistant News Editor On Wednesday, April 22, the Gettysburg College Republicans invited Pennsylvania state Rep. Catherine Wallen to their annual Lincoln Legacy Dinner to speak about leadership, patriotism and public service. The event ran from 6-8 p.m. and was held in Pennsylvania Hall Lyceum. Ella Hansen ’28 began the event by introducing the speaker, Catherine Wallen. Wallen represents the 193rd...
