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.

01/09/2025

First-Year Program in England Builds Lasting Memories and Skills

Now in its fourth year, our iF&M program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for a select group of high-achieving students to spend their first F&M semester living and learning in the historic city of Bath, England.

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01/06/2025

Top Videos of 2024

Explore this collection of videos that exemplify how, at F&M, we come together to create new knowledge by digging deeper and exploring further.

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01/02/2025

F&M Seniors Share What They’ll Miss Most

Seniors share the things they’ll miss most about campus – and give advice for incoming students, too.

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12/20/2024

Our Most Inspiring Stories of 2024

In 2024, the F&M community experienced a solar eclipse, saw the opening of the Lombardo Welcome Center, received numerous awards, and more. Read some of many of the inspirational stories that made our year so memorable.

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12/18/2024

New Year Message: Diplomats Shine Brighter

The moment you stepped on campus, something extraordinary happened. You became part of all F&M is and will be.

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12/17/2024

Top 10 Reasons to Apply to F&M

Faculty mentorship. Small, discussion-based classes. Experiential learning. A diverse and inclusive community. There are many reasons to love F&M. We welcome you to find yours!

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12/13/2024

Building Community: Two Campus Clubs Celebrate 20 Years

Two vibrant student organizations on campus are celebrating 20 years at F&M: Intelligent Men Purposefully Accomplishing College Together (I.M.P.A.C.T.) and Sophisticated Intelligent Sisters Teaching Excellence Responsibility and Success (S.I.S.T.E.R....

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12/11/2024

Midyear Completion Recognition Ceremony Celebrates Students

The campus community gathered Dec. 10 for the midyear completion recognition and reception, applauding students who finished academic requirements ahead of their cohort or completed an extra term.

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12/05/2024

Student Research Explores Pennsylvania History

Undergraduate research and community-based learning are key components of Reckoning With Lancaster, a curricular project at F&M supported by a Humanities for All Time Grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Students Jessica Kinker ’26 and Hallie...

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11/27/2024

Students Explore Campus and Community in History of Science Course

First-year students at Franklin & Marshall College are heading out of the classroom and into the laboratory—and surrounding community—as part of the course “A Hands-On History of Biology.”

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11/25/2024

A Passion for Art of the Past Inspires a Future

At F&M, Keats Dai ’23 felt empowered to explore all her interests. After finding her niche in art history, she is now a curatorial assistant at Shanghai Arts and Design Company. “My experiences equipped me with the bravery to dive into the unknown...

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11/22/2024

Professor to Study How Cities Are Reshaping Democracy

Franklin & Marshall's Stephanie McNulty is receiving $200,000, part of a $1.4 million award, shared across four continents by 25 researchers.

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