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.
02/06/2026
From F&M to Film Career: Independent Producer Jesse Hope ’13
Fresh off a premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, film producer Jesse Hope ’13 shares his career path from F&M – from the set of Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight” to his own independent features.
02/05/2026
F&M Selected to Join National Initiative to Strengthen Civic Inquiry
Franklin & Marshall College has been invited to participate in the Institute for Citizens & Scholars’ Campuswide Immersion (CWI) program, reflecting the College’s commitment to free inquiry and longstanding dedication to preparing students for...
02/03/2026
Coral, Caves and Ice Cores: The Path to Hydrology for Monica Arienzo ’08
Hydrology research has taken Monica Arienzo ’08 to coral reefs in the U.S. Virgin Islands, underwater caves in the Bahamas and ice cores in Antarctica and Greenland.
01/28/2026
A Landmark Investment in Geosciences: Honoring Professor Robert C. Walter
A transformative $2.1 million gift from an anonymous donor celebrates Franklin & Marshall’s renowned Department of Earth & Environment and the impact of its esteemed faculty. The gift establishes the Distinguished Professorship of Geosciences in...
01/28/2026
Virtual Cadaver Lab to Redefine & Accelerate Health Professions Training at F&M
Franklin & Marshall College is set to transform its pre-health and science curriculum thanks to a generous grant from the George I. Alden Trust. The funding will support the development of a state-of-the-art virtual cadaver lab, bringing high-tech,...
01/27/2026
F&M To Honor Three Extraordinary Community Leaders at 2026 Commencement
Franklin & Marshall College is proud to bestow honorary degrees upon three extraordinary individuals whose contributions to one of the oldest cities in the U.S. exemplify the civic spirit at the heart of the College’s mission. F&M will recognize...
01/26/2026
Fraternity & Sorority Life at F&M Builds Community Across Generations
Fraternity and sorority life has a remarkable history at F&M, with the oldest fraternity on campus dating back to 1854. Today, Greek life is experiencing a resurgence of interest from students and a renaissance on campus. Fraternities and sororities...
01/26/2026
Professor of Classics Gretchen Meyers Appointed Associate Provost
Franklin & Marshall Professor of Classics Gretchen Meyers has been appointed Associate Provost for Institutional Planning and Strategy. In her new role, Meyers will lead the Middle States reaccreditation process and the evolution of the Office of...
01/22/2026
AI Research Bridges Environment and Economic Studies
How do you prove the economic value of clean water? Under the guidance of Professor Patrick Fleming, two students leveraged a unique combination of field research and AI to gauge Chesapeake Bay Watershed quality.
01/20/2026
A Q&A with Faculty Artists: ‘Masked & Unmasked’
A new exhibition at the Winter Visual Arts Center spotlights two faculty artists as well as the range of mediums and techniques students experience at F&M.
01/14/2026
We Asked Students: What Defines Leadership?
Ask any F&M student across campus, and they’ll likely provide an inspiring example of the moment they found their footing as a leader within a club, community, or mentorship role.
01/12/2026
Behind the Scenes: Student-Coded Robots in Action
A group of international students spent the final weeks of the fall semester programming a robot to lead visiting students and families through a playful quiz about the College.