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A regular e-newsletter from President Andrew Rich about the achievements of the Diplomat community on campus and around the world.

09/25/2025

Inspiring Gift for Leadership Lab at F&M; Board Chair-Elect Named

We are pleased to announce that Matthew N. DesChamps '93, P’28 will be the next chair of the Board of Trustees of Franklin & Marshall College. Matt has been a member of the board since 2014. We also share news today of a gift from Kenneth B. Mehlman...

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09/04/2025

Class of 2029 Ready to Shape the World

Our first-year class of almost 500 includes students from 26 states and 33 countries—from Baltimore and Beijing; Millersville and Mumbai; Santa Barbara, San Antonio, and Singapore; Allentown, Arlington, and Athens. We also have a record number...

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