F&M Stories

The story of F&M is told through our vibrant community. Explore the latest College announcements, inspiring student journeys, transformative faculty work, and the achievements of our global alumni network.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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03/13/2025

Turning College Dreams Into Global Goals

With a passion for psychology and natural gift for helping others, April Rump ’25 set her sights on F&M, a college she said “just felt right.” Financial aid played a crucial role in her journey, empowering her to not only attend F&M, but study...

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03/07/2025

Preparing to Make Real Change in Public Health Advocacy

Anaya Peguero ’25 quickly found that F&M professors saw her promise — and would challenge her to fulfill her potential and own her influence.

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03/06/2025

Art History Student Explores Portraiture Through a New Lens

Mary Wade ’25 was interning with the Phillips Museum of Art when a particular set of photographs caught her eye. The photos, taken by 20th century photographer Mike Disfarmer, inspired an independent study researching the evolution of portraiture.

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03/04/2025

Humanizing Medicine by Embracing the Liberal Arts

Jocelyn Chow ’26 has challenged herself as an F&M student with sights set on medical school — and she is using the arts and student life as tools to get there.

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02/27/2025

From Classroom to Published Research: Seizing Every Opportunity at F&M

Jackson Milone ’25 isn’t waiting for medical school to make his impact in the sciences — he’s already done it: He’s a co-author for two peer-reviewed papers. He volunteers for Crisis Text Line. And, he's worked with F&M Dining staff to...

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