F&M Stories
At Franklin & Marshall College, we connect our students with extraordinary opportunities so they can accomplish great things in their four years on campus. Here are just a few of their stories.
FeaturedWhy F&M? Hear From Our Students
A sense of belonging. Faculty mentorship. Experiential learning. Students and recent alumni cite these reasons – and many others – when they reflect on why they chose to spend their undergraduate years at F&M.
Read More »04/14/2025
From Abstract to Applied: Physics Major's Hands-On Research Journey
For Youssef El Gharably ’25, his ideas may start in the classroom, but they can’t be contained there. At F&M, he made hands-on learning the cornerstone of his educational experience by conducting cutting-edge research alongside his physics profes...
04/10/2025
Global Grad: Fatimata Ly '25 Pursues Diverse Academic Disciplines
Fatimata Ly’s studies took her to Tunisia and Italy and deepened her passion for international affairs. “Take full advantage of your liberal arts education, explore disciplines you’re unfamiliar with and step outside your comfort zone,” she...
04/08/2025
Growing Through Community: Evann Tan '25 Reflects on F&M's Impact
Evann Tan ’25 was eager to engage with the F&M community, build supportive relationships, and grow both intellectually and personally. Tan said the relationships he built—with professors and peers—have been the most meaningful part of his time...
04/07/2025
F&M Earns New Carnegie Research Classification
A new Carnegie designation ranks F&M among leading national institutions that prioritize research activity. Only 40 liberal arts colleges in the country have this distinction.
04/04/2025
Exploring Her Legal Passion: Audrey Lesser ’25 Takes Advantage of All F&M Offers
Audrey Lesser ’25 aspires to become a lawyer. Now she’s a top candidate for law school. At F&M, Lesser challenged herself academically and through her many experiences beyond the classroom, including leading the Mock Trial team, joining a sorority...
04/01/2025
F&M Invited to Join Churchill Scholarship Program
F&M seniors and recent graduates will be eligible to apply for the prestigious Churchill Scholarship, a fully funded year of master’s degree study in science, mathematics or engineering at the University of Cambridge.
03/31/2025
Early Decision Day Gives Glimpse of Campus
Go behind the scenes during Early Decision Day, a March 28 event celebrating students who identified F&M as their top choice when considering college applications.
03/27/2025
Make the Most of Your Spring Visit to F&M
When you become an F&M Diplomat, your college experience will extend beyond our campus and into the vibrant city of Lancaster. If you’re planning a visit to campus this spring, add a stop at one of our favorite spots and get a glimpse of what it’s...
03/26/2025
Why F&M? Hear From Our Students
A sense of belonging. Faculty mentorship. Experiential learning. Students and recent alumni cite these reasons – and many others – when they reflect on why they chose to spend their undergraduate years at F&M.
03/24/2025
Sara Beqiraj ’25 Pursues Passion for Medicine
“Given my early passion in medicine, I knew F&M would be the right place for me,” says Sara Beqiraj, a biochemistry and molecular biology major and Spanish minor. See what she learned in the science lab and beyond at F&M.
03/21/2025
Ready to Respond: John Allison '25 Gears Up for Disaster Relief Work
John Allison '25 created a highly personalized academic experience and gained the confidence to achieve success at F&M and beyond. Blending government, environmental studies, and hands-on Emergency Management Services training, the senior plans to...
03/20/2025
Students Help Plan Emerging Writers Festival
Meet the students behind the Emerging Writers Festival, slated April 2 to 4. The collaborative effort between students and faculty champions the work of rising writers early in their careers.