Athletics
Go Diplomats!
F&M is among an elite group of liberal arts colleges that maintain exceptional academic
standards while also competing in athletics at a highly successful level. The College’s
primary membership affiliation is in the Division III Centennial Conference. The Diplomats
also compete at the NCAA Division I level in wrestling and women's squash, and sponsor
both men’s and women’s rowing and men's squash at the varsity level.
Our historic mission of educational excellence and deep commitment to the holistic
development of our students gives us a distinct perspective on intercollegiate athletics.
At F&M, we embrace the educational value of competitive sports and structure our athletic
programs to maximize student learning and development. We view our coaches as educators
first, and are committed to providing the resources to help them be the best teachers,
mentors, and leaders they can be for our students. At F&M, the athletic experience
is a meaningful framework to help students succeed in all aspects of life, at college
and beyond.
A new $7.5 million gift from Ken Mehlman ’88, Franklin & Marshall College Trustee
and Board Vice Chair, is the College’s largest gift in support of athletics and wellness.
It will be used to begin construction of the Mehlman Center for Strength, Conditioning,
Wellness and Performance, an innovative new facility that will be home to strength
training, fitness and performance-centered growth.Student Spotlight
James Conway ’26 Wins Cliff Keen Las Vegas Title
Conway, a biochemistry & molecular biology major, is also the first F&M student to
earn the NCAA Elite 90 Award in any sport. The Elite 90 award is presented to the
student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average who has reached the
national championship level in their sport.
Read More »Team Spotlight
F&M Football Achieves First-Ever Tournament Bid
Read More »Ken Mehlman ’88 Makes Historic $7.5 Million Gift to Power F&M Athletics and Wellness
#godips
August 10, 2026 F&M and the Lancaster Stormers announced an eight-year agreement establishing Penn Medicine Park as the official home stadium for F&M baseball. Under the multi-year partnership, all Diplomats baseball practices and home games will take place at the award-winning facility, providing student-athletes, coaches, and fans with an upgraded collegiate baseball experience. June 26, 2026 Dr. Nicole Rynecki Baker ’15 played a unique role in the Knicks’ recent NBA title as a sports medicine fellow at the team's official hospital, New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). June 3, 2026 For Asad “Sid” Syed ’27, F&M Men’s Basketball is more than a team. It’s a vital support system — one that introduced him to influential alumni mentors, gave him his own faculty fan cheering from the stands, and instilled the confidence to grow, improve and sustain excellence.Franklin & Marshall College and Lancaster Stormers Announce Historic 8-Year Partnership Naming Penn Medicine Park the Home of Diplomats Baseball
F&M Grad Nets Sports Medicine Fellowship with NY Knicks
Leveraging the Diplomat Network, On and Off the Court
Fitness & Recreation
Engaging in regular physical activity gives you a chance to make new friends, find joy and self-expression, or relax and clear your mind — and is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health. Through our club and intramural sports, recreation facilities, fitness classes and more, you can find activities to work up a healthy sweat while learning lessons in leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance.
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