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Navigating a ‘Plastic Ocean’

Capt. Charles Moore is a man of the seas. From the time he was a boy in Long Beach, Calif., the Pacific Ocean has been his playground; swimming, surfing and diving…

Library To Participate in National Gaming Day

In conjunction with hundreds of libraries across the country, Franklin & Marshall’s Shadek-Fackenthal Library will participate in “National Gaming Day @ Your Library” on Saturday, Nov. 12. The event will run…

Celebrating Halloween

Last year's months-long renovation of Old Main came back to haunt the offices of the provost and dean on Halloween. Back row, from left: Joan LeFever, assistant to the provost and…

Stretching the Boundaries of Multidisciplinary Studies

As a joint major in psychology and women’s and gender studies, Brenda Segal ’12 never expected to find herself conducting marketing research. But when Associate Professor of Marketing Jeff Podoshen invited…

Cliatt to Join F&M as Vice President for College Communications

Franklin & Marshall President Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D., has announced the appointment of Cass Cliatt, director of news and editorial services at Princeton University, as vice president for college communications at…

College Launches FPS Scholarship Fund

Franklin & Marshall College President Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D., recently announced the creation of the Faculty and Professional Staff (FPS) Scholarship Fund, an endowed student-aid fund of $1 million. The need-based…

Latest Poll Samples Pa. Voters on Presidential, State Politics

Despite his tepid support among Pennsylvania voters, President Barack Obama continues to lead his main Republican challengers, according to the latest Franklin & Marshall College Poll. The poll also shows…

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F&M Celebrates Opening of New College House

Robert A.M. Stern Architects designed the four-story building, which houses approximately 200 students from all four classes in a variety of room types. Stern attended Friday’s ceremony, joining President Daniel R.…

Seminar Brings Work of Zorachs to F&M

Associate Professor of Art History Linda Aleci is always looking for ideas to incorporate into her Curatorial Practices seminar. So last year—like every year—she called the Phillips Museum of Art with…