Commencement
238th Commencement
Full Ceremony on YouTube
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Commencement Program Book
May 12, 2025
‘The Door is Inside You,’ Speaker Tells Class of 2025 at Commencement
As F&M graduates find their footing beyond campus, they need only to look inward. “The door is inside you,” said speaker Sandra Cisneros, addressing members of the Class of 2025 at their Commencement May 10.
May 1, 2025
‘Buttons in a Jar’: The Writing World of Sandra Cisneros
For Commencement speaker Sandra Cisneros, writing is more than a craft. It’s a higher calling. “It’s part of my spirit walk,” says the acclaimed author of “The House on Mango Street.”
May 9, 2025
Lux et Lex Walk Celebrates Class of 2025
Members of Franklin & Marshall’s Class of 2025 took time to reflect on their college journey during the Lux et Lex walk Friday, May 9.
Citations & Remarks
View the citations and remarks for the 238th Commencement ceremony, including those
from President Barbara K. Altmann, Williamson Medalist Shayra Nunez '25, and Sandra
Cisneros.
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Senior Spotlights
As they prepared for their Commencement ceremony, Franklin & Marshall seniors looked
back at their four years on campus—and what's next.
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