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.
10/21/2024
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,...
10/18/2024
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.
10/16/2024
Senior Interns to Protect Farmland in Lancaster
Jessica Perfit ’25 spent her summer surrounded by Lancaster countryside. “Since I arrived in Lancaster to attend F&M, I have developed an appreciation for agriculture,” she said. The environmental studies and dance major interned with Lancaster...
10/14/2024
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.
10/11/2024
Professor’s Book Looks at Securing the Seas
In her recently published book about protecting the oceans through conservation, F&M's Elizabeth De Santo explores the geopolitical, environmental justice and science implications.
10/10/2024
Sophomore Gains Clinical Experience Over the Summer
F&M sophomore Hanna Winslow spent the summer becoming an EMT, working alongside an ambulance company as well as emergency and respiratory departments. “Sitting in a class and then actually going into a facility and practicing what you learn is...
10/09/2024
F&M Receives Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
For the third consecutive year, F&M has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
10/08/2024
True Blue Weekend Brings Campus Together
Diplomat spirit rippled across campus as F&M welcomed an estimated 2,100 students, parents and alumni to True Blue Weekend. Find your favorite photos from the weekend.
10/08/2024
F&M Honors Exceptional Alumni for Philanthropy, Service and Professional Accomplishment
More than one dozen F&M alumni were recently celebrated for the countless contributions they have made to the College and to their careers and industries.
10/04/2024
Meet the Students Behind True Blue Weekend
As the College welcomes alumni, family and friends to campus for True Blue Weekend, a roster of 51 “rock star” student volunteers will be busy behind the scenes. Meet a few of them in advance.
10/04/2024
F&M Continues to Climb U.S. News Rankings
Franklin & Marshall College continues its rise in national prominence, having increased 16 places since 2016 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. This marks the fourth consecutive year of elevated rankings for F&M.
10/02/2024
The Best Autumn Activities at F&M
Exploring F&M for the first time this fall? In town once again for True Blue Weekend Oct. 5-6? There’s something for everyone on campus in autumn.