F&M Stories
The story of F&M is told through our vibrant community. Explore the latest College announcements, inspiring student journeys, transformative faculty work, and the achievements of our global alumni network.
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07/29/2026
A Diplomat’s Return to Lead: Matt DesChamps ’93, P’28 Begins Service as Board Chair
Matt DesChamps ’93, P’28 has spent more than three decades giving back to the College—as a volunteer, mentor, fundraiser, trustee, and advocate. Now, that enduring commitment has brought him to a new role: Chair of F&M's Board of Trustees.
07/24/2026
Meet F&M's Alumni Association Board
The Franklin & Marshall College Alumni Association Board represents 30,000 Diplomats from around the world. The newest members of the Alumni Board began their terms July 1.
07/16/2026
Decoding the Genome: F&M Public Health Alum Investigates Hantavirus
Anna Catherine Grady ’19 arrived at F&M with veterinary school aspirations. A few public health courses later, she discovered a love of research and a holistic approach to the discipline that reoriented her career path.
07/14/2026
Pat Ryan ’25 Charts Meaningful Medical Career at CHOP
Pat Ryan ’25 chose F&M for research and mentorship opportunities. Now, he’s a research technician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) – one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals – and remains connected to Lancaster...
07/07/2026
Diplomats in Print: Your Summer Reading List
Looking for your next great read? Dive into this summer reading list featuring current works of Franklin & Marshall College alumni and faculty.
06/26/2026
F&M Grad Nets Sports Medicine Fellowship with NY Knicks
Dr. Nicole Rynecki Baker ’15 played a unique role in the Knicks’ recent NBA title as a sports medicine fellow at the team's official hospital, New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).
06/22/2026
A Career in Emergency Care Comes Full Circle
John Allison ’25 discovered his true calling in emergency medicine at F&M. Today, as an advanced EMT with Lancaster EMS, he mentors student volunteers through the same hands-on training that shaped his own career.
06/08/2026
Careers Beyond Borders: A Diplomat’s Path to International Relations
Julianna Marton ’25 always knew exactly where she was headed: around the world. After graduating from F&M, she followed this dream to Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). “I think if my first-year self could see me now,...
06/05/2026
Colin Presby ’06 Brews Up Beverage Career
Being a brewmaster has taken Colin Presby ’06 around the globe – he even oversaw Carnival Cruise line’s first on-board brewery in 2016. He pivoted to an adjacent career in distilling at Mount Hope Winery & Estate, home to the Renaissance Faire.
06/01/2026
F&M Computer Science Grad Lands Job at Google
At F&M, Shahina Tojieva ’25 cultivated world-ready skills to seamlessly transition from Diplomat to Google software engineer. “My time at F&M equipped me with the essential toolkit to navigate unfamiliar environments and overcome post-collegiate...
05/18/2026
Green Room Shakespeare Play Links Past and Present
Thespians of all stripes will delight in an upcoming Shakespeare performance taking place at Franklin & Marshall College’s historic Green Room Theatre. The production is directed by F&M’s very own Justin Hopkins ’07, writing center director...
05/11/2026
‘Own That Achievement,’ NFL Pro Tells Class of 2026 Graduates
Members of the Class of 2026 completed their undergraduate journeys May 9 at Franklin & Marshall College’s 239th Commencement. “You navigated uncertainty, global disruption, and a world that refused to slow down,” said NFL great Troy Vincent,...