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.

10/16/2024

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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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10/01/2024

A Doctor’s Language Dream

Dr. Daniel Weber ’76 has always had a love for language. Now, he helps health care professionals from around the world learn English and gain credentials to practice medicine in America.

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09/27/2024

Fall Athletics in Full Swing at F&M

F&M is home to 28 varsity sports, along with five intramural sports and numerous club athletics. Browse an update of in-season sports on the turf, track, court and course.

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