How F&M Does Humanities

When you study humanities at F&M, you’ll explore human society and culture and how people make sense of their lives through artistic, cultural and intellectual expression. You’ll examine the range of human experience through subjects like art, languages, literature, philosophy, and more.

Mia Gwirtzman '23 has a discussion with Nicholas Bonneau, adjunct professor of history. Gwirtzman recorded a podcast focus on research in art history and public health.

Out-of-the-Classroom Learning

At F&M, our emphasis on hands-on experiential learning means every student has opportunities to step out of the classroom and into the field. When you study humanities at F&M, you’ll collaborate with world-class humanities faculty, engage with the community, and get practical, real-world experience to pursue your intellectual passions while building skills to launch your career. Our off-campus study and research opportunities provide the opportunity for hands-on explorations of questions students elsewhere might only read about.

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Careers in Humanities

By studying the humanities at F&M, you’ll build the skills you need for success in a wide array of careers. Many of our students pursue graduate studies in the humanities at leading programs around the world. Others leverage their skills in writing, analysis, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and cultural knowledge to find success in education, law, medicine, business, the nonprofit sector, and more.

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See Humanities at F&M in Action

March 31, 2026

A Transformative Investment in the Performing Arts

Franklin & Marshall College is pleased to announce that the Green Room Theatre will be rededicated as the James Lapine Theater, a tribute to the Broadway legend and one of F&M’s most decorated and accomplished performing arts graduates.

March 25, 2026

James Conway ’26 Concludes Historic Wrestling Career

F&M wrestling captain James Conway ’26 left it all on the mat at last weekend’s Division I NCAA championships to conclude one of the most decorated careers in school history. See his biggest takeaways as a student-athlete at F&M, and what’s next after graduation.

March 23, 2026

‘A Natural Fit’: Honing Career-Ready Skills in F&M’s Costume Shop

Among the fabric, thread, and sewing machines in F&M’s costume shop, Faustina Baffowaa Osei ’28 found an enriching way to connect with the arts while honing versatile real-world skills. “I’ve always been interested in fashion, creative spaces and collaborative environments, so working in the costume shop felt like a natural fit,” she said.