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.
10/01/2024
A Doctor’s Language Dream
Dr. Daniel Weber ’76 has always had a love for language. Now, he helps health care professionals from around the world learn English and gain credentials to practice medicine in America.
09/27/2024
Fall Athletics in Full Swing at F&M
F&M is home to 28 varsity sports, along with five intramural sports and numerous club athletics. Browse an update of in-season sports on the turf, track, court and course.
09/26/2024
'A Summer Full of Learning and Growth'
F&M senior Moana Franco spent her summer working with The Edible Classroom, a Lancaster-based nonprofit that partners with schools and communities to create educational gardens. Franco worked as an educator at one of The Edible Classroom's summer...
09/23/2024
Diplomats in Thin Air
Six alumni reunite for the first time in 25 years by tackling a strenuous trail in the Rocky Mountains—creating new memories and discovering much about themselves in the process.
09/19/2024
F&M Poll: Harris Leads Trump Among Independent, Moderate PA Voters
While Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris maintains her three-point lead in Pennsylvania over Republican Donald Trump, she also has the advantage among registered independent and moderate voters.
09/18/2024
Junior Finds Culture & Community Through Lancaster Internship
When she transferred to F&M, Teagan Durkin ’26 set a goal to become further immersed in LGBTQIA+ culture and community. This summer, she interned with Lancaster Pride and helped plan a record-breaking festival. We talked to her about her summer...
09/17/2024
More than a Museum: Phillips Art Exhibits Promote Inquiry & Unity
Stroll through the Phillips Museum of Art this fall, and you might just stumble upon a writing workshop, music performance, academic class or yoga and meditation session.
09/13/2024
A Day in the Life: Summer Research at F&M
“F&M’s small class size was perfect for me to engage with my teachers and make the most of my learning experience,” says junior Aayat Tahir, who spent her summer on campus as an organic chemistry research lab assistant.
09/11/2024
‘Writing a Book I Was Looking For’
History Professor Gregory Kaliss recently received the North American Society for Sport History monograph of the year award for “Beyond the Black Power Salute: Athlete Activism in an Era of Change.”
09/09/2024
Sophomores Found Nepalese Nonprofit
F&M sophomore Sujal Shah has been awarded a Generation Google Scholarship in part for his work with Uunchai, a virtual nonprofit he co-founded with fellow student Binayak Jha.
09/05/2024
A Summer in D.C: Senior Eyes Career in Foreign Service
Senior Fatimata Ly spent six weeks in the nation’s capital as part of the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program. “As an aspiring U.S. foreign service officer, this program offers an excellent opportunity to gain relevant...
09/03/2024
F&M Women & Philanthropy: 50 for 50
In May 1973, the first four-year class of women students walked across the Commencement stage at F&M —creating an enduring legacy and strengthening the College for the past 50 years.