Elizabethtown College

He’s fluffy, friendly, and officially a teenager! 💙🐾

Join the campus community in wishing Truman the Therapy Doodle a happy 1️⃣3️⃣th birthday! Truman has helped welcome generations of future Blue Jays at admissions events since he was just eight weeks old.

A walk with a purpose. 💧💙

Clinical-year Physician Assistant (PA) students partnered with Unto this past Wednesday for a Water Walk, carrying buckets of water two miles from a local creek to campus to better understand the daily reality faced by millions of people around the world.

The experience was meant to gain perspective and empathy on the long journeys many make to access water. The group is collecting donations to provide 30 filters that would bring clean, safe water to over 150 people across the world.

Learn more about the initiative: https://bit.ly/4q5nVim.

End your day with a glimpse of your future! 💙🌙

We are less than 1️⃣ week away from our final Evenings at of the summer, where you can experience our beautiful campus in a whole new light with this flexible scheduling option.

📆 Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 6 p.m.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3b72GqU.

“Etown is empowering me to build a career rooted in impact, inspired by my belief in improving the world step by step. My coursework challenges me to think creatively through complex problems, and hands-on projects, like designing and building a remote-control car, have brought that learning to life. Studying abroad and interning with Catamount Solar in Vermont gave me invaluable insight into renewable energy systems and how engineering decisions affect installation in the real world. As I look toward a future in water treatment or photovoltaic design, I feel prepared and confident. And beyond the classroom, serving as president of Etown's all-male A ca****la group, Phalanx, has helped me grow as a leader, build community, and form meaningful connections that define my Etown experience.” - Gavin McQuate '27, Engineering major, Architectural Studies minor

Making complex computer science concepts easier to understand. 💻

As part of Elizabethtown College's Summer Creative Arts and Research Program (SCARP), Computer Science majors Katia Daly ’28 and Kylie Ueda ’27 are creating new study tools that support student learning.

Working alongside faculty mentor and Assistant Professor of Computer Science Jingwen (Jessica) Wang, the two Blue Jays are expanding on previous SCARP research by developing an application that uses AI to convert computer science notes into short explanation videos.

"The most interesting part of this project is knowing we'll end with a finished product that can genuinely help students succeed," Daly said. "I've also really enjoyed learning how to build a website with AI integration since these were tools I hadn't had the opportunity to use before."

Read more about Daly and Ueda's research: https://bit.ly/4g8qn3X.

With generous gifts from a dedicated network of alumni, families, friends, employees, and students, is closing in on the $40 million goal for Build Brighter Futures: The Scholarship Campaign for Etown Students — the most significant scholarship fundraising effort in the institution’s history! 💙

To date, the incredible progress of the campaign includes:

💵 $36 million raised toward the campaign goal
🐦 1,900 campaign donors
💙 122 new donor-funded scholarships created

“The exceptional generosity of our Blue Jay community has brought us within reach of a historic milestone,” Elizabethtown College President Betty Rider said. “Every dollar contributed through this campaign represents an investment in our students’ futures and in the mission of our College. While we celebrate how far we've come together, our work is not finished. With continued momentum, we can ensure even more Blue Jays have access to the transformative learning experiences that define an Etown education."

Read more: https://bit.ly/3RSjAlG.

Through Elizabethtown College's Summer Creative Arts and Research Program (SCARP), Music Therapy major Marina Tague ’28 is researching music education in rural, low-income school districts across northeast Pennsylvania to identify ways to create more equitable opportunities for young musicians.

Working with faculty mentor and Director of Music Therapy Emily Frantz, Tague is conducting interviews with local music educators and completing an in-depth literature review. She hopes her research will one day lay the foundation for her own nonprofit that expands access to music education throughout the region.

"Researching the social development of students after participating in music programs has been especially rewarding," Tague said. "Learning how concepts such as social competency, self-efficacy, empowerment, and peer connection contribute to student growth has strengthened my understanding of the topic and reinforced the importance of equitable access to music education."

Read more about Tague and Frantz's research: https://bit.ly/3RHxh79.

Time to dust off those suitcases because we're just over 2️⃣ weeks away from check-in day at !

View some important check-in dates ⬇️

📦 8/16 - Fall New and Returning Student-Athlete Check-In
📦 8/18 - New International Student Check-In
📦 8/19 - First-Year Momentum and Bonner Programs Check-In
📦 8/19 - First-Year Honors Check-In
📦 8/21 - Remaining New Student Check-In
📦 8/22 - Returning Students Check-In

Learn more: https://bit.ly/46OXqWC.

Don't just imagine life at , experience it firsthand at an upcoming this fall! 💙

📆 Saturday, Sept. 12
📆 Saturday, Oct. 24
📆 Saturday, Nov. 14

Students who attend a fall Open House or another on-campus visit by Dec. 1 are eligible for a $500 Fall Visit Scholarship, renewable for up to four years! If admitted, the scholarship will be automatically applied in addition to any other merit- or need-based financial aid you receive.

Register today at etown.edu/openhouse!

The School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) is partnering with the Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) to offer educators an accessible, high-quality pathway to advance their careers through the recently launched online Associate of Science (A.S.) in Early Childhood Education (Birth–Pre-K) program!

With courses beginning in fall 2026, the program offers a fully online, asynchronous format and an accelerated pathway that awards academic credit for CHS’s acclaimed Seeds to Lead professional development and onboarding program.

“Catherine Hershey Schools and Elizabethtown College share a vision of expanding opportunities for early childhood educators and strengthening the profession for years to come,” CHS President Peter G. Gurt said. “By combining our expertise, we’re creating meaningful pathways for educators to grow professionally while advancing our mutual commitment to ensuring more children and families have access to exceptional early learning experiences.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Td4iZj.