College Advancement
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College Advancement at F&M is dedicated to engaging with our alumni, parent and volunteer community; organizing and promoting programs that bring the F&M community together; securing and celebrating philanthropic support for F&M’s students, faculty, programs and initiatives; working with foundations, businesses and community organizations to pursue shared goals and to better our communities; and welcoming F&M students as they become alumni and begin a lifelong relationship as Diplomats Forever.
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Cynthia Gorman
Vice President for College Advancement
Cecelia L. Fritchman
Assistant to the Vice President for College Advancement
Amy T. Layman
Associate Vice President of External Engagement
Donna Pflum
Director of Alumni & Volunteer Engagement
Mary Ann M. Cooke, Esq.
Senior Director of Trusts, Estates, & Gift Planning
Katie Crowe Wood
Director of Parent and Athletic Advancement
Christine L. Kmieczak
Director of Class and Affinity Giving
Nathan Gismot
Director of Corporate, Foundation and Community Partnerships
News Feed
March 28, 2024
Mentorship: What F&M Does Differently
What does success look like to F&M students? Mentorship is one of many ways that F&M offers support beyond typical career counseling.
March 22, 2024
Alumni Author Uses the Power of Personal Narrative
Lyzette Wanzer '88 will return to campus on Wednesday, March 27, to discuss her book “Trauma, Tresses, and Truth: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narratives” at 7 p.m. in Roschel Theater. A book signing and reception will follow the discussion.
March 19, 2024
Why Give? Six Inspiring Stories
As Day of Giving begins, explore six recent stories that showcase the philanthropic spirit of Diplomats worldwide.