F&M Stories
At Franklin & Marshall College, we connect our students with extraordinary opportunities so they can accomplish great things in their four years on campus. Here are just a few of their stories.
01/27/2026
F&M To Honor Three Extraordinary Community Leaders at 2026 Commencement
Franklin & Marshall College is proud to bestow honorary degrees upon three extraordinary individuals whose contributions to one of the oldest cities in the U.S. exemplify the civic spirit at the heart of the College’s mission. F&M will recognize...
01/26/2026
Fraternity & Sorority Life at F&M Builds Community Across Generations
Fraternity and sorority life has a remarkable history at F&M, with the oldest fraternity on campus dating back to 1854. Today, Greek life is experiencing a resurgence of interest from students and a renaissance on campus. Fraternities and sororities...
01/26/2026
Professor of Classics Gretchen Meyers Appointed Associate Provost
Franklin & Marshall Professor of Classics Gretchen Meyers has been appointed Associate Provost for Institutional Planning and Strategy. In her new role, Meyers will lead the Middle States reaccreditation process and the evolution of the Office of...
01/22/2026
AI Research Bridges Environment and Economic Studies
How do you prove the economic value of clean water? Under the guidance of Professor Patrick Fleming, two students leveraged a unique combination of field research and AI to gauge Chesapeake Bay Watershed quality.
01/20/2026
A Q&A with Faculty Artists: ‘Masked & Unmasked’
A new exhibition at the Winter Visual Arts Center spotlights two faculty artists as well as the range of mediums and techniques students experience at F&M.
01/14/2026
We Asked Students: What Defines Leadership?
Ask any F&M student across campus, and they’ll likely provide an inspiring example of the moment they found their footing as a leader within a club, community, or mentorship role.
01/12/2026
Behind the Scenes: Student-Coded Robots in Action
A group of international students spent the final weeks of the fall semester programming a robot to lead visiting students and families through a playful quiz about the College.
01/09/2026
Top 10 Reasons to Apply to F&M
There are many reasons to love F&M. We welcome you to find yours! The regular decision application deadline is quickly approaching. Apply by Jan. 15 and get a head start on your future, today.
01/07/2026
Why I Chose F&M: Current Students Share
The College’s Jan. 15 application deadline is just around the corner. See why current students chose to spend their undergraduate years at F&M.
01/05/2026
Jim Dicker Begins as F&M’s New Vice President for College Advancement
Jim Dicker began as F&M’s new Vice President for College Advancement on Jan. 5. He brings more than 35 years of experience as a leader in philanthropy and advancement.
01/02/2026
The Year in Photos
A calendar year on campus is full of both subtle and significant moments that help define us as Diplomats. Deb Grove, Franklin & Marshall staff photographer, selected an image for each month of the year.
12/29/2025
Top Videos of 2025
Enjoy a compilation of videos that capture campus memories from the past calendar year – from the first steps students take on campus to the moment they triumphantly toss their mortarboards in the air.