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.

10/16/2023

’09 Alum Shares Passion for Political Organizing

Shakya Cherry-Donaldson '09 returns to campus to discuss her career in political organizing with students at Thursday's Common Hour during F&M's second annual Inclusion Week.

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10/12/2023

Students List Favorite Fall Traditions

Autumn marks the commencement of countless campus traditions at F&M. Check out this list of fall favorites, curated by our very own students!

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10/10/2023

Sophomore Explores Animal Behavior and Builds Alumni Connections at Bergen County Zoo

Sophomore Lauren Velazquez spent her summer learning about animal behavior and connecting with F&M alumni during an internship at the Bergen County Zoo in New Jersey.

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10/06/2023

Sociology Student Takes Action Against Human Trafficking

Sophomore Gubat Abdullaev spent the summer in Sweden researching the human-trafficking industry and presenting his findings to the Danish Institute for Study Abroad.

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10/04/2023

Diplomat Fall Sports in Full Swing

Nearly 30% of the F&M student body competes in varsity sports. Browse an update of in-season sports on the turf, track, court and course.

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10/02/2023

“Professional Daydreaming” with Poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi

Read a Q&A with Gabrielle Calvocoressi, this year’s Hausman lecturer. The poet will deliver an Oct. 3 public reading and Oct. 4 master class at F&M, both open to the public.

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09/28/2023

Future Lawyer Expands Her Resume With Hands-on Legal Experience

Morgan Hovan ’24, a math and economics major, was the first F&M student to declare the Legal Studies Certificate. Explore how this decision is helping carve her path toward a successful career in law.

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09/26/2023

Students Stargaze at Cherry Springs Retreat

Students attended a recent weekend retreat to Cherry Springs State Park for two nights of stargazing in September. Night sky enthusiasts flock to the park for its spectacular views of the Milky Way.

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09/21/2023

Exploring Theater as a Tool for Social Change, Education, and Awareness

Aviva Katz ’24, a government and theatre joint major, discusses how F&M’s Diversity and Equality in Education Certificate is helping her along her path toward a career in educational theater.

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09/19/2023

Pedal Power: F&M Bike Loans Benefit Students

At F&M, renting a bike is as easy as checking out a book from the library. The F&M Bike Loan program provides a bike, helmet and lock to students free of charge.

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09/15/2023

Student’s Research Investigates World War II Mission in Germany

History and archaeology are F&M senior Gavin Vogel's twin studies of interest. This summer, he found himself immersed in both.

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09/13/2023

First "Campus Hour" Features Panel on Banned Books

Franklin & Marshall College faculty and staff will be joined by local librarians and school board candidates at the upcoming Campus Hour discussion, “Who’s Afraid of Banned Books? The Rise of Book Censorship in the U.S.” The event will be held...

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