Annual Report of Giving Stories

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1974 Graduate Established Endowed Scholarship Fund; Family, Friends Contribute in His Memory

Michael L. Mark ’74 was saluted by classmates and faculty alike for his academic accomplishments, his determination and hard work, and his integrity. After graduating from law school, he began a 40-year career in public service. And not surprisingly,...

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A Match Made at F&M: Tanner and Crystal

Tanner ’19 and Crystal (Good) Erisman ’18 have consistently given back to F&M through philanthropy since graduating and have served as organizers and ambassadors at campus class reunion socials, sporting events, and even guest speaking in classes....

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F&M Celebrates Dedication of the Lombardo Welcome Center

In October 2024, F&M dedicated the Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center, an incredible new resource and a dynamic entrance to campus for the entire community.

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Inspiring Success for Future Diplomats

As teammates on the Mayser Center hardwood in the early 1990s, Holly Bamford ’93 and Shannon Carroll ’94 played key roles on some of the most successful women’s basketball teams in F&M history. Today, they are teaming up again to support the...

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How Worker Cooperatives Are Supported

Franklin & Marshall Associate Professor of Government & Public Policy Biko Koenig is part of a three-year, $218,000 study funded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to examine how worker cooperatives are supported and sustained across the U.S.

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2005 Graduate’s Continuous Philanthropic Support Provides Opportunities for New Generations of Students

Leadership expert and author John C. Maxwell wrote, “Small disciplines repeated with consistency lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” Bethany Weise ’05 exemplifies that idea with 21 consecutive years of gifts to the Franklin...

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