TYS Stories Archive - Grove City College

A Small Institution With a Big Impact

by | May 8, 2026

Starting in 9th grade I was determined to become a dentist. Living 30 miles from GCC, having had my mother, uncle and brother-in-law as alumni and with a high acceptance rate at medical and dental schools, it was the only college to which I applied. Graduating number...

The Tradition Continues

by | May 5, 2026

I can’t begin to summarize how my time at GCC has impacted my life. In my 28.5 years of teaching, I always remember the wonderful professors and how they challenged us to be the best in our workplaces. Their dedication to building strong, faithful teachers...

Sacred ground for our family!

by | May 4, 2026

It is difficult to put into words (unless writing a book) all that GCC has meant to me and my family. In addition to the phenomenal education and the wonderful Christian fellowship and teaching, above it all I give thanks because this is the place where I met my...

Built by Discipline, Driven by Purpose

by | May 2, 2026

When I first arrived on campus as a student at Grove City College, I knew I was stepping into something different. I didn’t yet have the language for it, but I could feel it immediately. This was a place that expected more of me. More discipline. More focus. More...

GCC Total Rewards

by | May 1, 2026

I attended Grove City College almost on a lark – never stepped foot on the campus until my dad, sister and brother-law drove me there in September ’81. But each year got better, with senior year being the best, bringing me my (1) first date with my wife...