I auditioned, I got a callback…and then I was cut. At the time, I was emotionally devastated knowing that I couldn’t be a part of Guys and Dolls, the fall musical my freshman year. I questioned my talents, my love for theatre, and what I would do in my free time. If I couldn’t be […]
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Value: A Faith and Freedom Kind of Thing
I’ve always described Grove City College as an “overtly Christian” school. We integrate our faith into the classroom and allow it to be the undercurrent to everything we do on campus. The faculty, staff, and students see faith as the most important part of our lives and the Bible as the foundation of Truth. Check […]
Alumni Connections: Introducing Jason
Since 2003, Jason Burtt has served as the National Director/Senior Vice President for the Silver Ring Thing (SRT), launching and coordinating most of the major initiatives and projects of the organization. Under Jason’s leadership, SRT has grown from a local ministry based in Pittsburgh, PA to a leading voice on the national stage in matters […]
Q&A with a Grover: Emily Owen ’16
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. Emily Owen, a former […]
Are You Paying for Your Roommate’s Tuition?
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 […]
Alumni Connections: Introducing Joel
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. […]
Shake off Your Winter Blues!
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 Greek Life: The GCC Spin on Fraternities
I was giving a tour a few weeks ago and got the question from a prospective student’s mom, “Wait there is Greek life here? How can a Christian college have fraternities?” I love these questions because I am heavily involved in Greek life at Grove City College My typical response follows a pretty specific outline […]
Grove City College Greek Life: The Sisterhood was Meant for Me
Many people are wary when they hear that Grove City College has Greek life on campus. Pop culture films and negative stereotypes come to mind when one thinks of sororities, but Grove City prides itself on being a distinctive school that cultivates an authentically Christian environment. Sororities on our campus are opportunities to join a […]
Distinctively Grove City: a look inside the Humanities Core
Looking at what makes each college different from others is key to your exploration of finding your fit. We wanted to share one (of many!) elements that makes Grove City College unique. This set of classes, which you can learn all about in the infographic below, distinguishes us from other Christian colleges in what classes […]