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Brooks Event Connects F&M Students to Community

“Brooks Buddies helps students from F&M connect with the local community,” Tzarnas says. “Lots of people volunteer, and the kids have a blast. The best part is seeing how happy the…

Getting 'Down and Dirty' to Promote Sustainability

The scene must have shocking to passers-by on Hartman Green during a recent sunny afternoon: more than a dozen people ripping into trash bags, then sorting the trash into various piles…

Go Anywhere With F&M Everywhere

From Mongolia to Egypt, and Madagascar to New Zealand, Franklin & Marshall students can pursue more than 200 academic programs in 60 foreign countries. They can learn about social movements and…

The Diplomat Returns in Two Weeks

Due to Thanksgiving break, the next issue of The Diplomat will be Thursday, Dec. 1. Enjoy the holiday!

A Window to the African-American Wartime Experience

As the round of applause turned into a standing ovation at the end of Common Hour last Thursday, Lewis Alston rose from his seat on the stage in Mayser Gymnasium. A…

Film Series Connects Curriculum to Society

From hydraulic fracking to the perils faced by illegal immigrants, the topics in Center for Liberal Arts and Society’s (CLAS) Migrations film series may appear to be widely varied. But while…

Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles

Whether the goal is to lose weight or lower stress, the road to a healthier lifestyle can be fraught with challenges. The bag of chips often wins out over a piece…

Field Hockey Advances to NCAA Sweet 16

Making its first NCAA Division III Tournament appearance since 1992, the 12th-ranked Franklin & Marshall field hockey team made it count with a 3-0 triumph over visiting SUNY Cortland on Wednesday…

Common Hour Reaches Global Audience

The College launched the new interactive website at the beginning of the semester to bring alumni, parents and friends into the conversation. Most Common Hour events are recorded and placed online…

College Supports Neighbors in Need

"We are very grateful to everyone who supported this year’s campaign,” says Sandi Smoker, department coordinator of the Ware Institute for Civic Engagement. “These funds will help many Lancaster County nonprofits…