false05/07/2016Learning is Freedom 2016 Commencement Address Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D. President Franklin & Marshall College May 7, 2016 Thank you, Dr. Bonchek, for that gracious welcome, and to...Franklin & 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&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.