The Diplomat Dispatch
A regular e-newsletter from President Andrew Rich about the achievements of the Diplomat
community on campus and around the world.
08/27/2026
Welcoming F&M's Class of 2030, Celebrating New Gifts for Financial Aid
We welcomed our largest first year class in six years, nearly 600 students. We also mark new gifts to support one of the College's most important priorities — scholarships and financial aid. Two Trustees, Scott Sommer ’85 and his wife Laurie,...
07/30/2026
Celebrating Record Philanthropy and F&M's New Entrepreneurship Center
I am pleased to announce the Venture and Impact Studio, a new entrepreneurship center at F&M. Led by Joaquin Villarreal and supported by a range of faculty, this initiative empowers students to build skills in entrepreneurship through hands-on experience....
06/25/2026
Welcoming New Trustees as F&M Embraces Innovation
The Richard C von Hess Foundation has made a grant to launch an Artists-in-Residence program at Franklin & Marshall. We are also pleased to welcome six newly elected members to the F&M Board of Trustees: Jason Cone, Jennifer Galambos, David Greene,...
05/14/2026
Board Chair Eric Noll Talks Leadership; Celebrating the Class of 2026
Commencement was last weekend, and it was pure joy to celebrate the Class of 2026. Troy Vincent, former NFL cornerback and current Executive Vice President of the NFL, was our commencement speaker. Today, we also celebrate Eric Noll '83, Chairman...
03/31/2026
A Transformative Investment in the Arts; Hundreds of Alumni Return to Celebrate F&M Music
We are pleased to announce that F&M's Green Room Theatre will be rededicated as the James Lapine Theater in 2027. We also celebrated the 40 year career of Brian Norcross as the conductor of orchestral ensembles. More than 300 alumni, parents, and...
02/24/2026
F&M’s 2026 Commencement Speaker; $1 Million Gift for Jewish Life
We share news of our commencement speaker: Troy Vincent, the current executive vice president of football operations at the NFL and former cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles and other teams. We are also pleased to announce a gift of $1 million...