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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05/03/2024
Senior Spotlight: Olha Shapovalenko
A double major in mathematics and studio art, international senior Olha Shapovalenko made the most of her F&M experience. From designing theater costumes to discovering new artistic mediums, the College “enriched my creative vocabulary,” she...
05/01/2024
Chilamo Taylor ’24 Forges Unique Path to Japan
How did football and fashion lead Franklin & Marshall senior Chilamo Taylor to a prestigious postgraduate fellowship in Japan? Learn more about his upcoming Princeton in Asia fellowship.
04/26/2024
Senior Spotlight: Rachel Rubins
Between F&M Mock Trial team, sorority life and Hillel, senior Rachel Rubins “found a support system of friends I see as family.” She also discovered a passion for history. See what advice Rachel has for incoming students.
04/25/2024
Senior Class to Gather at May 11 Commencement
Members of Franklin & Marshall’s Class of 2024 will be honored during Commencement May 11 in the College's Alumni Sports & Fitness Center (ASFC).
04/19/2024
Senior Spotlight: Huaizhi Liu
Huaizhi Liu embraced new opportunities at F&M, including researching in the physics lab, being an admission tour guide, learning how to use power tools with Catastrophic Relief Alliance, and being production manager of Choomies.
04/12/2024
Senior Spotlight: Micheala Patalano
Micheala Patalano shares how music at F&M, particularly singing and performing with the a cappella group Sweet Ophelia, helped the College feel like a true home.
04/05/2024
Senior Spotlight: Omar Nichols
Men’s basketball co-captain Omar Nichols encourages students to take advantage of F&M’s supportive community and connect with alumni who share their interests and aspirations.
04/02/2024
‘Pursuing the Animal Husbandry and Primate Training Certificate Was a No-Brainer.’
Shoshana Frank has always known that she wanted to pursue a career in an animal-related field. To complement her animal behavior studies major and caretaker duties in F&M’s Vivarium, Frank decided to pursue F&M’s animal husbandry and primate...
03/29/2024
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Mullahey
Phi Kappa Psi president Ryan Mullahey urges new students to take advantage of everything F&M has to offer, including the chance to learn from others.
03/18/2024
Senior Spotlight: Meredith Mangum
Varsity volleyball player Meredith Mangum said playing volleyball at F&M was an incredibly fun and rewarding experience. Mangum was two-time team captain, two-time Centennial Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and Centennial Conference Defensive...
03/15/2024
Senior Spotlight: Genesis Familia
Diplomatic Congress senior class president Genesis Familia shares compelling reasons she chose F&M and offers advice for new students that include trying new activities and never hesitating to see assistance.
03/12/2024
Mary Fouad ’24 Discovered Her Purpose While Studying Abroad
“Financial aid allowed me to study abroad and have once-in-a-lifetime experiences that inspire me to dedicate my career to doing good for the people often overlooked,” says F&M senior Mary Fouad.