F&M Stories
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04/15/2026
Grads to Gather at May 9 Commencement
Graduating members of Franklin & Marshall’s Class of 2026 will be honored during Commencement May 9 in the College's Alumni Sports & Fitness Center. Guest attendance is limited to the graduates and their preregistered guests.
03/25/2026
James Conway ’26 Concludes Historic Wrestling Career
F&M wrestling captain James Conway ’26 left it all on the mat at last weekend’s Division I NCAA championships to conclude one of the most decorated careers in school history. See his biggest takeaways as a student-athlete at F&M, and what’s...
03/19/2026
F&M Student Honored at National Conference for Communications Experts
Franklin & Marshall College student Sekou Cherif ’26 was named the 2026 CUPRAP Student Catalyst Fellow, a recognition of exceptional promise by an undergraduate in writing, social media engagement, video and audio production, graphic design, journalism...
03/19/2026
The Human Connection: Balancing Psychology and Business in Student Philanthropy
For Gonzalo Gentou Arbizu ’26, his on-campus job as student philanthropy coordinator is a masterclass in human connection. “This role is all about building relationships with stakeholders. Fundraising is a community effort,” he said.
03/17/2026
Student-Designed Map Shows Best Spots in Lancaster City
With so much to explore in Lancaster, where do students start? F&M student An Bach ’26 illustrated a map spotlighting favorite student spots – all within walking distance from campus.
02/23/2026
NFL’s Troy Vincent Named F&M 2026 Commencement Speaker
Troy Vincent, NFL executive and former cornerback, will share his story with F&M’s Class of 2026 as speaker at the College’s Commencement on May 9. Vincent will receive an honorary degree. His pro career spanned 15 years, including eight exceptional...
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...
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...
08/11/2025
Connecting Classroom Theory to Behavioral Reality in a Yale Laboratory
Noah Katzer ’26 has added a new skill and experience to an already impressive list of accomplishments: he spent part of his summer interning at the Emotion Health and Psychophysiology Lab at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. “I've learned new...
05/15/2025
Williamson Medalist Learns 'Growth Doesn’t Happen When We’re Comfortable'
Shayra Nunez, of New York City, is the 2025 recipient of the Williamson Medal, the College’s most prestigious award for student achievement. It has been awarded annually since 1922. She graduated summa cum laude as a joint major in business, organizations...
05/12/2025
‘The Door is Inside You,’ Speaker Tells Class of 2025 at Commencement
As F&M graduates find their footing beyond campus, they need only to look inward. “The door is inside you,” said speaker Sandra Cisneros, addressing members of the Class of 2025 at their Commencement May 10.