F&M Stories
F&M Opens New Worlds of Opportunity for Beijing Native
"I wanted to get a liberal arts education instead of laser-focusing on biochemistry, which is what I intend to major in, but also get some knowledge about how to read, how to write, how to dance and write critiques about theater and to get a more well-rounded understanding of all kinds of academic disciplines, which is something that Chinese universities don't have."
Meet Helen Ji, a sophomore from Beijing who came to America to take advantage of a broad-based liberal arts education. Follow her video journey from her off-campus residence to the classroom, from her adviser's office to the greenhouse, and from the biology lab to the dance studio:
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Biology Professor Brews Up New Beer Science Course
F&M Professor of Biology Rob Jinks concocted the first course of its kind this summer: Brewing Science. The one-month intensive course and corresponding labs introduced students to the science and art of crafting beer from four fundamental ingredients: water, malted grain, hops, and yeast.
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‘F&M Will Change How You See the World,’ Senior Says
For Anna Purchase ’26, Franklin & Marshall did more than provide an education. It shaped her worldview. “You get four years to try and enter in as a different person and rebuild the way you see the world,” she said. “F&M is going to change how you see the world, but you have a say in that.”
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Senior Lacrosse Standout Eyes Medical Career
Lauren Pittman ’26 wanted top-notch academics and a competitive lacrosse program when choosing a college. At Franklin & Marshall, “I could get the best of both worlds,” said Pittman, named the USA Lacrosse Magazine Division III Preseason Player of the Year prior to her senior season.