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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Giving and Recognition Societies

Franklin & Marshall College's Giving and Recognition Societies are a heartfelt testament to the generosity and support of the college's dedicated community. Through their unwavering commitment, these philanthropic partners uplift the college's mission, empower students, and enrich the campus experience.

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Cynthia Gorman
Vice President for College Advancement

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Cecelia L. Fritchman
Assistant to the Vice President for College Advancement

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Amy T. Layman
Associate Vice President of External Engagement

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William Keller
 Assistant Vice President of Advancement Marketing & Communications 

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Fred Brown
Executive Director of Development and Campaigns

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Mary Ann M. Cooke, Esq.
Senior Director of Trusts, Estates, & Gift Planning

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Aimee Fasnacht
Director  of Advancement Initiatives

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Megan Gallagher ’95
Director of Donor & Campaign Relations

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Nathan Gismot
Director of Corporate, Foundation and Community Partnerships

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Justin Herbert ’09
Director of Prospect Management & Research

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Christine L. Kmieczak
Director of Class and Affinity Giving

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Kristen Krista
Director of Major Gifts

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Angela Sepela
Director of Annual Giving

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Katie Crowe Wood
Director of Parent and Athletic Advancement

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News Feed

October 21, 2024

Success Beyond F&M: A Psychology Major’s Path to Behavioral Therapy

As a student at F&M, Skye Victor ’23 spent her summers working at a preschool for children with autism. This experience helped her discover how to blend her psychology degree with her dream of working with kids. “I connected with the kids immediately, so I decided I wanted to go further and become a behavior therapist,” she said.

October 18, 2024

Why F&M? See Why Students Chose to Study Here

As we inch closer to F&M’s Nov. 15 early decision application deadline, students and recent alumni reflect on why they chose to spend their undergraduate years at F&M.

October 14, 2024

Teach for America: F&M Alumni Share Their Stories

As F&M students catch their breath during fall break, eight May graduates are experiencing the other side of the classroom through Teach for America. Current and past Teacher Corps members share their experiences.