F&M in the News

Unique Experiences in Lancaster County
LNP | LancasterOnline | July 6, 2026
Alison Kibler, F&M professor of American studies and women's, gender & sexuality studies, was featured in LNP | LancasterOnline for her research into Lancaster's past, which brings unearthed local history to life through 90-minute guided walking tours.

Revolutionary War officer's notebook, long held by Lancaster family, revealed orders for July 4 
LNP | LancasterOnline | July 4, 2026
F&M College Archives & Special Collections was credited in LNP | LancasterOnline for housing the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association Collection, which served as a primary research source for the article.

As America Turns 250, The White House Is Rewriting Its Religious History — And Experts Are Calling It Out
HuffPost News | July 3, 2026
F&M religious studies professor David McMahan was quoted in HuffPost News, providing historical context on the roles Buddhism and Hinduism have played in American culture since the 19th century.

Franklin & Marshall students test Midstate waterways for bacteria
ABC27 News | July 2, 2026
Two F&M students — Jesse Sippl ’28 and Julia Walsh ’28 — were featured on ABC27 News for their work with Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association (LSRA), a watchdog nonprofit dedicated to improving the ecological health of the Susquehanna River watershed and the Chesapeake Bay. 

K-Pop's Queer Evolution
JoySauce | June 30, 2026
The 2024 F&M Global Barometer of Gay Rights (GBGR) was referenced in JoySauce as a primary metric illustrating South Korea’s "F" grade, grounding the article’s critique of existing legal frameworks while highlighting how the K-pop industry is driving a cultural shift forward.

Pa. Senate urges Congress to award Medal of Honor to late ‘Band of Brothers‘ hero; Pa. Senate urges Congress to award Medal of Honor to late ‘Band of Brothers‘ hero
Tribune-Review; PennLive | June 29, 2026
F&M alumnus Maj. Richard D. Winters '41 was highlighted in the Tribune-Review and PennLive after the state Senate passed a resolution on Monday urging Congress to posthumously award him the Medal of Honor.

Franklin & Marshall Poll
June and July 2026
The June 2026 Franklin & Marshall College Poll was referenced in several news outlets including The Philadelphia Inquirer, Newsweek, PennLive, The Morning Call, TribLive, and WITF.

Franklin & Marshall names its new head men's basketball coach
LNP | LancasterOnline| June 9, 2026
LNP | LancasterOnline reported on F&M's announcement of Tim Sweeney as its new men’s basketball coach.

André Bishop, Jules Fisher and James Lapine to receive lifetime achievement awards.
New York Times | June 7, 2026
F&M alumnus James Lapine '71 was featured in the New York Times for receiving a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement.

With primary over, Shapiro and Garrity gear up for general election
WGAL | May 23, 2026
F&M political expert Berwood Yost, Director of the Center for Opinion Research, lent his expertise to WGAL, providing critical context on historical incumbent advantages as Governor Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity pivot to the general election.

Party-backed candidates strong in Pa. primary, setting up major midterms this fall 
WITF | May 20, 2026
WITF featured the insights of F&M political experts Stephen Medvic, The Honorable and Mrs. John C. Kunkel Professor of Government, and Berwood Yost, Director of the Center for Opinion Research, who analyzed primary results and public opinion.

Memorable moments from the 2026 Philly-area commencement speeches
The Philadelphia Inquirer | May 18, 2026
The Philadelphia Inquirer highlighted F&M’s graduation ceremony in its roundup of the region's most memorable commencement moments, spotlighting the powerful and inspiring messages delivered to the Class of 2026.

Temple President John Fry receives honorary doctorate from Franklin & Marshall College
WGAL | May 14, 2026
Temple Now reported that Temple University President John Fry was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by Franklin & Marshall College, the institution's highest honor recognizing intellect, creativity, and character.

Franklin & Marshall College alum donates $3.2M to start leadership institute
LNP | LancasterOnline | April 21, 2026
LNP | LancasterOnline reported on a $3.2 million gift to the College from Ken Mehlman ’88, Franklin & Marshall College Trustee and Board Vice Chair, which will launch a new leadership institute.

New ambulance station opens at Franklin & Marshall College
WITF | April 20, 2026
WGAL reported on the opening of a new emergency response hub at F&M, highlighting how the facility will serve the local community and act as a training space for aspiring student EMTs.

Conestoga Valley grad, daughter of Cambodian refugees returns home to read her poetry at F&M
LNP | LancasterOnline| April 17, 2026
LNP | LancasterOnline highlighted the return of local acclaimed poet Monica Sok, who was featured as an emerging writer at the College's annual Emerging Writers Festival.

Franklin & Marshall College to admit Pa. students tuition free, if families make less than $75,000
LNP | LancasterOnline | April 11, 2026
LNP | LancasterOnline reported on F&M’s Commonwealth Commitment, a new financial aid initiative that offers free tuition for in-state students from low-income households and caps tuition costs for middle-income families.