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.
01/05/2026
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.
12/23/2025
F&M Welcomes First Members of Class of 2030
Nearly 200 remarkable students from around the world are admitted to F&M after applying Early Decision; Next application deadline is Jan. 15
12/23/2025
Our Most Inspiring Stories of 2025
Through the ebb and flow of a calendar year on campus, there was no shortage of inspiration at F&M. Explore some of the many stories that helped shape 2025.
12/22/2025
Our Moment. Our Future.
F&M is built for 2026 and far beyond. We prepare world-ready leaders. We champion hands-on experiences. And we empower the next generation of Diplomats to shape the future.
12/18/2025
Innovative Workshop Fosters Dialogue about Importance of AI Literacy
As generative artificial intelligence continues to impact teaching and learning on college campuses, Franklin & Marshall is pioneering inventive ways to help students build critical literacy skills they need to compete and excel in an AI-infused...
12/16/2025
Research Club Kickstarts Students’ Science Careers
At Franklin & Marshall, a distinctive opportunity for hands-on learning gives students the chance to participate in collaborative research as early as their second week on campus. The Nanobots Research Club meets weekly and aims to help students...
12/16/2025
Art Clark, Jr. Reaches $10 Million in Support for Financial Aid at F&M
Arthur R. “Art” Clark, Jr.’s philanthropy, intended to honor his father’s experience as an F&M student and graduate, has resulted in $10 million in cumulative gifts to support student scholarships and financial aid, with $2.8 million contributed...
12/16/2025
F&M Leadership Fellows Prepares Future-Ready Leaders
At Franklin & Marshall, a highly personalized academic experience serves as a launchpad for lifelong leadership through the Franklin & Marshall Leadership Fellows program. These distinctive fellowships exemplify the College’s commitment to supporting...
12/10/2025
F&M Celebrates Midyear Graduates
The campus community gathered Dec. 9 for the midyear completion recognition and reception, applauding students who finished academic requirements ahead of their cohort or completed an extra term.
12/08/2025
A Diplomat’s Deep Dive into Marine Biology
Learning by doing is part of our DNA as Diplomats. Jaeyun An ’26 dove headfirst into this philosophy, spending a semester in the turquoise waters of Turks and Caicos researching the island’s diverse marine life. “This experience gave me the...