Office of the Provost

Meet Our Provost: Sunita Gupta Kramer '92

“Franklin & Marshall shaped both my personal and intellectual journey, and it’s a profound honor to return to my alma mater as provost and dean of the faculty. I’m thrilled to collaborate with President Rich and our faculty, staff, and students to support all areas of scholarship and help position F&M for an even brighter future.”

— Sunita Gupta Kramer '92

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Our Faculty Are Doing Amazing Work

April 22, 2026

Winging It: F&M Supercomputer Powers Biologist’s Local Conservation Efforts

For this Franklin & Marshall biologist, every bird song and flap of wings is essential data. With the support of the campus supercomputers, Dan Ardia and his student researchers are decoding the language of nature to better understand how Lancaster’s biodiversity and community can thrive together.

April 16, 2026

Collaborative Student-Led Podcast Explores Impact of AI

Students at Franklin & Marshall are bringing a liberal arts perspective to discussions about artificial intelligence — and are doing so through an innovative media project. “Unmasking the Machine: A Sociological Look at AI” is a podcast produced as part of the course "Sociology of AI" that applies sociological concepts from the course to current headlines about artificial intelligence.

April 1, 2026

Tackling the Impacts of Ocean Climate Change Through High-Performance Computing

Pennsylvania may be landlocked, but geography is no barrier for this Franklin & Marshall marine biochemist. By leveraging a powerful supercomputer, Peter Fields and his student researchers are tackling ocean climate change from the heart of Lancaster.

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Offices, Centers & Initiatives

F&M faculty have access to a robust set of resources related to teaching, scholarship, and service. The Office of the Provost is dedicated to connecting faculty with people and programs throughout Academic Affairs that can support their personal and professional growth.