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Center for Business, Government and Public Policy to Be Named for Harris

Patricia E. Harris ’77The former Fackenthal Laboratories, currently undergoing a $16 million renovation, will become the Patricia E. Harris Center for Business, Government & Public Policy. An anonymous donor has…

Restoring Scientific Integrity

Seth ShulmanIgnoring problems doesn’t make them go away. After eight years of ignoring science, the U.S. government has had a change of heart. “Already in the new administration, we are…

Diplomats are #1

Anthony Brooks ’10The men’s basketball team rolled over Dickinson Wednesday to take sole possession of first place in the Centennial Conference. The Diplomats (16-2, 9-2 in conference play) trounced…

Her Skeleton in the Closet

Chelsey ZeRuth ’09 and Alison Eichelberger of the North Museum.Talk about having a skeleton in the closet. Actually, Chelsey ZeRuth ’09 keeps hers in a box at the North Museum.…

Bright Future for the College

Franklin & Marshall College has made stunning progress over the past several years and anticipates that momentum will continue in the foreseeable future. The College’s 2004 Strategic Plan was updated and…

Students Trek to Texas to Volunteer

Nyssa Schlem ’11 removes damaged drywall.A group of 11 Franklin & Marshall students and several staff members traveled to Galveston, Texas, Jan. 7–15 to help rebuild five homes damaged by…

My, How Buddhism Has Changed

The Making of Buddhist ModernismZen and the art of, well, just about anything one can imagine. In his new book, The Making of Buddhist Modernism, David McMahan looks at…

An F&M Created App for Your iPhone

Get the first iPhone application developed at Franklin & Marshall College. The free Fractal Editor application allows users to construct interesting, amazing, beautiful designs with the touch of a finger. It…

Beware Slippery Slopes

Dean HammerWhat would the Romans say about giving up freedom for the sake of security? According to Dean Hammer, they’d warn us to be wary of slippery slopes. The John…

Assessment is Tool to Improve College

Julie Weitzman '08 and Robert Walter, associate professor of Earth and Environment, collaborate on a project.Ask Franklin & Marshall College first-year students if they plan to do an independent study…