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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07/30/2024
Alumni Put Environmental Science Degrees to Work at Chesapeake Watershed Initiative
For 2023 alumni Alice Fodor and Hannah Connuck, studying environmental science at Franklin & Marshall helped them land full-time roles with the Chesapeake Watershed Initiative (CWI) shortly after graduation.
07/25/2024
Success Beyond F&M: Gaining Invaluable Skills in Effective Communication, Problem Solving, and Leadership
Coming from a long line of service members, joining the armed forces was always a goal of William Lewerenz ’23. “F&M did an extraordinary job of helping me to follow my passions as well as aiding me to discover new ones,” Lewerenz said.
07/18/2024
Success Beyond F&M: ‘I Owe a Lot to the Foundation I Built at F&M’
At F&M, Maggie Corson ’23 studied public health on the sociology track. Today, Corson is pursuing a master’s of science in health and the public interest at Georgetown University. “My master's program has been an incredibly rewarding experience,...
07/12/2024
Two Alumni Earn Prestigious Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Lam Tran ’21 and Munahil Sultana ’24 will begin their careers in global diplomacy this fall through the prestigious Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program.
07/11/2024
Success Beyond F&M: ‘I Am So Thankful That 17-Year-Old Me Decided to Attend F&M’
Sydney Dzenutis ’23 has been busy gaining professional experience in the sports world with the Columbus Crew, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Orioles. "F&M helped further not only my basic knowledge of the business world, but also honed my ability...
07/09/2024
Lily Finds a Rose
Lily Vining ’24 had no way of knowing a global pandemic would rock the world during her college search. But through it all, she found the perfect home in the Red Rose City.
07/01/2024
Captain Of His Own Story: Randy Wilkins '01
What does baseball hall-of-famer Derek Jeter have to say about F&M grad Randy Wilkins? Spike Lee personally chose Wilkins to direct and produce “The Captain,” an ESPN docuseries focused on Jeter’s career with the Yankees.
06/28/2024
Success Beyond F&M: ‘F&M More Than Prepared Me for the Next Steps in My Career’
Meet Nick Tewell '23, a biology major and Spanish minor at F&M who is pursuing his doctor of medicine degree at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. "I have found myself exactly where I envisioned myself when I began my first year at F&M,"...
06/26/2024
Sweet Success: Alum Launches Organic Chocolate Brand
When F&M grad Taylor Smith ’15 couldn’t find a healthy chocolate spread, she created one and took it to market. Broma organic nut butters can now be found in a variety of grocery stores nationwide.
06/24/2024
Why Give? Five Inspiring Stories
From financial gifts to volunteering time and expertise, there are many ways to give at F&M. See five inspiring stories.
06/20/2024
Success Beyond F&M: Animal Behavior Major Leads ’23 Grad to Enriching Career
Franklin & Marshall’s distinctive animal behavior program helped Sara Dollen ’23 land a job doing what she loves just weeks after graduating. “I chose F&M in part for the unique animal behavior degree that I felt would prepare me well for any...
06/18/2024
Robert Mullins '91: Grateful for F&M
How do you show appreciation to an institution that worked with you through life threatening illness to get your degree in four years? If you’re Robert Mullins ’91, you give back to that organization in every way you can.