Experience the sights and sounds from moments that defined a milestone year at Elizabethtown College. Relive a transformative year through a collection of videos that capture the stories, voices, and experiences that brought our campus to life.
Etown Launches $40 Million Scholarship Campaign to Support Student Aid
The campaign expands scholarship support to make the Etown experience more accessible while giving students the freedom to focus on discovery, leadership, and service without the burden of financial barriers.
2024-25 Educate for Service – Service Through Professional Achievement Award: Rod Chamberlain ’74
A career educator, Chamberlain has displayed a lifelong commitment to improving lives through education, providing leadership in prestigious institutions nationwide while remaining deeply engaged with Etown.
Elizabethtown College 125th Anniversary Recap
During Elizabethtown College’s 125th Anniversary year, we honored the legacy of those who have contributed to the College’s rich history and looked forward to the many ways that Elizabethtown College will continue to shape the world for the next 125 years and beyond.
2024-25 Educate for Service – Service to Humanity Award: Jane L. (Thomas) Riese ’81
A licensed social worker and global advocate for bullying prevention, Riese serves as Associate Director of Safe and Humane Schools at Clemson University’s Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life, where she helps lead the internationally recognized Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.
Scholarship and Creative Arts Day Recap
Students took center stage to showcase their scholarly and creative work during the 18th annual Scholarship and Creative Arts Days (SCAD) on April 21 through 22! Under the guidance of dedicated faculty and staff mentors, over 500 Blue Jays demonstrated their talents through recitals, the 38th Annual Juried Art Show, and presented academic research in their fields.
Commencement Recap
On Saturday, May 10, Elizabethtown College honored the Class of 2025 for their resilience, adaptability, and empathy – enduring qualities that have defined their Etown experience and will continue to inspire their journeys ahead.
Etown – ECTC Social Media Crossover
With similar names and school colors, mixing up Elizabethtown College with Elizabethtown Community & Technical College in Kentucky is understandable. Blue and Pathfinder teamed up to set the record straight in this fun social media collaboration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28dUeDTf428
Parents’ Advice – Convocation 2025
Parents offer words of wisdom as Elizabethtown College’s Class of 2029 began their Blue Jay journey.
2025-26 Educate For Service: Service To The College Award – Lisa Groff ’84
Through her career success, community leadership, and philanthropy, Groff has exemplified Etown’s mission of service as President of Groff Funeral & Cremation Services, as well as her community work with the American Red Cross and the Rotary Club of Lancaster.
Elizabethtown College Holiday Dinner and Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Elizabethtown College welcomed students, faculty, staff, and community members to its annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 19, officially ushering in the holiday season. Earlier in the evening, Etown students enjoyed a special holiday dinner featuring a wide selection of seasonal dishes, followed by a dessert reception.
Happy HoliJays
This year’s Elizabethtown College holiday video offered a moment of lighthearted fun that reflects the creativity and togetherness of the Blue Jay community.