For many college students, the answer to that question is “yes,” thanks in part to a now-standard practice that contributes to rising tuition bills and crushing student debt. The Wall Street Journal exposed this practice where colleges and universities in the United States have incorporated subsidies that pay for scholarships and discounts for some students […]
With the opportunity to learn so much about colleges all over the country, there’s a chance that many of you have at some point considered a college that is located in a different state. Perhaps you’re a non-Pennsylvanian like myself and Grove City College is far away from home so these considerations are very real […]
I’m so excited guys! This weekend one of my favorite artists is coming to campus. Joel Ansett, a GCC alum, is making his way back to the Grove to perform alongside some of his college chums in a special Lamplight Sessions concert. Joel Ansett graduated from Grove City College in 2012 with a History degree. […]
Hi friends! Overall, it has been a fairly mild winter here in Western PA. This is really one of the first weeks that the temperature has dropped a few times into single digits. It has been nice to have some relief from the cold and snow, and I know I shouldn’t complain but….I’m sick […]
Grove City College has roughly 2500 students on campus, each of whom has come from a different background and has a different story to tell. The series on Bridging the Gap, “Q/A with a Grover,” is aimed at letting you hear some of the unique experiences that have shaped our students. Sommer Ugi, a former […]
This time of year can bring both exhilaration and trepidation as you receive acceptance packets and try to navigate your next steps. Here are some important next steps to check off your To-Do list in the coming weeks and/or months. Lastly, always make sure you ask if you have a question!
I’ve got to be honest guys. This is my least favorite time of year. The holidays are over, it’s getting cold, and life on campus is…well…dead. I miss the hustle and bustle of student activity on campus, and I miss seeing the students who work in our office. When people ask […]
Below is a video history of, and explanation behind, the US Supreme Court case Grove City College vs. Bell which impacted the College’s stance on federal funds in our commitment to the freedom of education. Please spend the next nine to ten minutes learning about a unique and significant part of our history. [youtube […]
Hello! Thank you for visiting Bridging the Gap, we’re glad you are here. Please accept our warmest Christmas greetings. We hope that tidings of great joy find you this time of year as we celebrate the birth of Christ. As you spend time with those whom you love, we pray that you remember to find […]
There may not be snow on the ground and students may have visions of finals rather than sugarplums dancing through their heads, but one step on campus and you can’t deny that Christmas is here. Just try walking five steps without encountering something wrapped in twinkling lights and adorned with red bow. You can’t. Every […]