Athletics
Go Diplomats!
F&M is among an elite group of liberal arts colleges that maintain exceptional academic
standards while also competing in athletics at a highly successful level. The College’s
primary membership affiliation is in the Division III Centennial Conference. The Diplomats
also compete at the NCAA Division I level in wrestling and women's squash, and sponsor
both men’s and women’s rowing and men's squash at the varsity level.
Our historic mission of educational excellence and deep commitment to the holistic
development of our students gives us a distinct perspective on intercollegiate athletics.
At F&M, we embrace the educational value of competitive sports and structure our athletic
programs to maximize student learning and development. We view our coaches as educators
first, and are committed to providing the resources to help them be the best teachers,
mentors, and leaders they can be for our students. At F&M, the athletic experience
is a meaningful framework to help students succeed in all aspects of life, at college
and beyond.
A new $7.5 million gift from Ken Mehlman ’88, Franklin & Marshall College Trustee
and Board Vice Chair, is the College’s largest gift in support of athletics and wellness.
It will be used to begin construction of the Mehlman Center for Strength, Conditioning,
Wellness and Performance, an innovative new facility that will be home to strength
training, fitness and performance-centered growth.Student Spotlight
James Conway ’26 Wins Cliff Keen Las Vegas Title
Conway, a biochemistry & molecular biology major, is also the first F&M student to
earn the NCAA Elite 90 Award in any sport. The Elite 90 award is presented to the
student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average who has reached the
national championship level in their sport.
Read More »Alumni Spotlight
F&M Football Achieves First-Ever Tournament Bid
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November 18, 2025 Franklin & Marshall College and the Lancaster Country Club have entered into an agreement that will allow the Diplomats’ Women’s Golf Team to practice and host multiple Centennial Conference tournaments throughout the season. November 6, 2025 A new $7.5 million gift from Ken Mehlman ’88, Franklin & Marshall College Trustee and Board Vice Chair, is the College’s largest gift in support of athletics and wellness. It will be used to begin construction of the Mehlman Center for Strength, Conditioning, Wellness and Performance, an innovative new facility that will be home to strength training, fitness and performance-centered growth. October 23, 2025 Alex Scarboro ’26 is following his own blueprint for a career in architecture. The senior designed a custom major in studio art and business, organizations, and society. “My decision to combine the two disciplines was rooted in my innate love for architecture and art,” Scarboro said.Diplomats’ Women’s Golf Team Partners With Lancaster Country Club
Ken Mehlman ’88 Makes Historic $7.5 Million Gift to Power F&M Athletics and Wellness
A Custom Blueprint for an Architectural Future