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F&M Celebrates Midyear Graduates
The campus community gathered Dec. 9 to celebrate 24 students at Franklin & Marshall’s midyear completion recognition and reception.
Held in the Roschel Performing Arts Center, the ceremony recognized students who finished academic requirements ahead of their cohort, or completed an extra term. Students who finalized requirements by Jan. 31 are counted as members of the Class of 2026 and invited to participate in the upcoming Commencement ceremony May 9.
As names were announced, F&M President Andy Rich personally congratulated each student as they walked across the Roschel stage to emphatic applause.
“An F&M degree can take you anywhere,” Rich said.
“You know how to analyze and solve problems. You know how to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity with resilience and grace. You know how to lead and bring people together across differences,” he said. “You know how to learn — really learn — not just to pass a test, but to understand the world and creatively shape it.”
Photo gallery of students honored at the ceremony.
Virtual & OnDemand: Graduates received the virtual weblink to share with family and friends unable to attend in person. The program is also available to view on-demand on the F&M YouTube page.
Hugs and high fives warmed a crisp December evening at the midyear completion recognition and reception. (Photo by Deb Grove)
A string trio opened the ceremony, featuring Xizi Angel He '27 and Claire Li '27 on violin and Jocelyn Chow '26 on cello. (Photo by Deb Grove)
The midyear completion recognition ceremony celebrates students who finish academic requirements ahead of their cohort, or complete an extra term. (Photo by Deb Grove)
“Learn with purpose. Lead with impact,” said F&M President Andy Rich, personally congratulating each student. (Photo by Deb Grove)
Hugs and high fives warmed a crisp December evening at the midyear completion recognition and reception. (Photo by Deb Grove)
Each participating student walked across the Roschel stage to emphatic applause. (Photo by Deb Grove)
Hugs and high fives warmed a crisp December evening at the midyear completion recognition and reception. (Photo by Deb Grove)
Students, family and friends gathered after the ceremony for a catered reception. (Photo by Deb Grove)
Hugs and high fives warmed a crisp December evening at the midyear completion recognition and reception. (Photo by Deb Grove)
Students, family and friends gathered after the ceremony for a catered reception. (Photo by Deb Grove)
Students, family and friends gathered after the ceremony for a catered reception. (Photo by Deb Grove)
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