Gettysburg College and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its 44th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on January 19, 2026. Under the title, “An evening of infinite hope,” the longstanding tradition invites all community members to honor Dr. King’s enduring impact on civil rights, social justice, and civic engagement.
This year’s celebration will feature invited guest artist Dr. John Wesley Wright, acclaimed tenor, professor at Salisbury University, and member of the American Spiritual Ensemble. Dr. Wright will also appear alongside the Gettysburg Children’s Choir, performing under the direction of the Sunderman Conservatory’s visiting professor, Dr. Megan Ankuda.
The evening’s events will include a sing Gospel workshop led by Dr. Wright at 6:00 p.m., followed by the MLK Chapel celebration at 7:00 p.m. A reception will follow in Weidensall Lobby. All events are free and open to the public.
The Chapel celebration will include a homily delivered by Chaplain Michael Bright, offering reflections on Dr. King’s legacy and its relevance in today’s world.