<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/commencement/commencement-archive/commencement-2017/williamson-medal-recipient-wants-to-return-home-better-her-country.html" dsn="news"><featured>false</featured><pubDate>05/13/2017</pubDate><title>Williamson Medal Recipient Wants to Return Home, Better Her
                  Country</title><description>Tekla Iashagashvili has had many rewarding memories at Franklin &amp; Marshall College. But three days in early April may top them all.


It began on a Tuesday, when she met with Margaret Hazlett,...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>Gregory L. Wright</author><image><img src="" alt=""/></image><image-caption/></item>