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.
FeaturedA Transformative Investment in the Performing Arts
Franklin & Marshall College is pleased to announce that the Green Room Theatre will be rededicated as the James Lapine Theater, a tribute to the Broadway legend and one of F&M’s most decorated and accomplished performing arts graduates.
Read More »04/16/2026
From F&M to Yale PhD, Quantum Pioneer and the College’s Youngest Trustee
Yusong (Sebastian) Deng ’22 is clear about the importance of F&M in his life. He came to the United States from China at 18 and completed F&M’s dual degree program — three years at Franklin & Marshall, two at Columbia University — earning...
04/16/2026
Collaborative Student-Led Podcast Explores Impact of AI
Students at Franklin & Marshall are bringing a liberal arts perspective to discussions about artificial intelligence — and are doing so through an innovative media project. “Unmasking the Machine: A Sociological Look at AI” is a podcast produced...
04/16/2026
F&M Sorority Life Provides Community and Opportunities for Real-World Impact
Members of Franklin & Marshall’s seven sororities joined to form friendships and build community on campus. Reflecting on their experiences, student leaders say they found the sense of connection they were looking for and more — including opportunities...
04/15/2026
NBA's Ali Narracci ’22 Shares Sports Industry Secrets
Working for the NBA is anything but typical. Ali Narracci ’22 wouldn't have it any other way. See the top five leadership lessons she’s learned as assistant manager of global marketing partnerships at the NBA.
04/15/2026
Grads to Gather at May 9 Commencement
Graduating members of Franklin & Marshall’s Class of 2026 will be honored during Commencement May 9 in the College's Alumni Sports & Fitness Center. Guest attendance is limited to the graduates and their preregistered guests.
04/14/2026
Night of Networking Opens Doors for Diplomats
More than 160 alumni and students attended the April 2026 Night of Networking, building connections and identifying opportunities for current students.
04/13/2026
F&M Celebrates Inauguration of Andrew Rich as 17th President
Franklin & Marshall College marked an inspiring new chapter on April 11 with the inauguration of the 239-year-old institution’s 17th president, Andrew Rich.
04/09/2026
Father and Son Have a Rich Tradition in Academic Leadership
On April 11, Andrew Rich will be inaugurated as the 17th president of Franklin & Marshall College. Andy’s dad, Dan Rich, who had a 50-year career at the University of Delaware (UD), will introduce his son during the F&M investiture ceremony.
04/08/2026
$3.2 Million Gift Launches Mehlman Leadership and Performance Institute
A gift from F&M Board Vice Chair Ken Mehlman ’88 will establish the Mehlman Leadership and Performance Institute at Franklin & Marshall College. The Institute will be anchored by a new cohort-based fellowship program designed to develop the next...
04/07/2026
‘Made for This Moment’: F&M and Liberal Arts
Driven by a passion for leadership and a bold vision for the power of higher education, President Andrew Rich propels F&M into an exciting future.
04/07/2026
Explore F&M at Admitted Student Days: April 10 and 18
Attention, Class of 2030! Take an inside look of campus at F&M Unlocked: Admitted Student Days on April 10 and April 18. Enjoy tours, classroom sessions and a research fair featuring current student projects.
04/06/2026
Rodney Morrison Named F&M’s Vice President for Enrollment Management
Rodney Morrison, a nationally recognized leader with more than 25 years of experience advancing institutional effectiveness, student success, and strategic growth, joins Franklin & Marshall today as vice president for enrollment management. “I’m...