<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/commencement/commencement-archive/commencement-2014/a-passionate-scholar-leader-and-athlete-earns-williamson-medal.html" dsn="news"><featured>false</featured><pubDate>05/10/2014</pubDate><title>A Passionate Scholar, Leader and Athlete Earns Williamson
                  Medal</title><description>Michael Haines' relationship with Franklin &amp; Marshall College started with a simple invitation.


	A member of the College's football coaching staff thought the Cinnaminson, N.J.,...Franklin &amp; Marshall College offers students a hands-on education that emphasizes close relationships with faculty. Students flourish in a supportive community that treats them as an individual, and their successes continue long after F&amp;M. The College is a national leader in launching students and alumni to opportunities where they make a difference in the community and the world.</description><author>Peter Durantine</author><image><img src="" alt=""/></image><image-caption/></item>