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 »03/31/2026
Thomas Reilly ’27 Leads Campus-Community Effort to Support Childhood Cancer Research
Thomas Reilly ’27 has made volunteer work and community service a central part of his F&M experience—and recently helped organize an event that raised $30,000 for childhood cancer research. The government major from Haddonfield, N.J. is part...
03/31/2026
Hundreds of Alumni, Parents Return to Campus for Historic Musical Anniversary Performances
Music professor Brian Norcross capped 40 years of service to Franklin & Marshall College as he led more than 215 musicians, including over 100 F&M alumni, in concerts and programming that brought hundreds of graduates, parents and community members...
03/31/2026
A Campus Committed to Safety: F&M Earns It's On Us PA Grant for Third Consecutive Year
For the third consecutive year, Franklin & Marshall has been awarded a grant through the It’s On Us PA grant program. Supported by Governor Josh Shapiro and education leaders, the statewide campaign invites Pennsylvanians to join in the work of...
03/31/2026
A 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.
03/30/2026
Members of Class of 2030 Explore Campus at Early Enrollment Day
Members of Franklin & Marshall College’s Class of 2030 had a chance to preview campus life and picture themselves as members of the campus community at Early Enrollment Day on March 27. Students who identified F&M as their top choice and applied...
03/27/2026
Major Declaration Dinner Celebrates Sophomores
Choosing a major is more than just checking off a box at F&M. It’s claiming your scholarly home within the academic community. Members of the Class of 2028 celebrated this milestone March 24 at the major declaration dinner.
03/26/2026
ADL Report Card Reflects F&M’s Commitment to Jewish Life on Campus
F&M has been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Campus Antisemitism Report Card, a national initiative evaluating how colleges and universities support Jewish students and respond to antisemitism.
03/25/2026
James Conway ’26 Concludes Historic Wrestling Career
F&M wrestling captain James Conway ’26 left it all on the mat at last weekend’s Division I NCAA championships to conclude one of the most decorated careers in school history. See his biggest takeaways as a student-athlete at F&M, and what’s...
03/24/2026
Seat at the Table: Students Work Alongside National Experts on the F&M Poll
Led by two faculty mentors, Franklin & Marshall juniors and seniors with a keen interest in political polling, civics, and voter sentiment meet weekly to discuss best practices and trends in polling, how to analyze and contextualize results, and...
03/23/2026
‘A Natural Fit’: Honing Career-Ready Skills in F&M’s Costume Shop
Among the fabric, thread, and sewing machines in F&M’s costume shop, Faustina Baffowaa Osei ’28 found an enriching way to connect with the arts while honing versatile real-world skills. “I’ve always been interested in fashion, creative spaces...
03/19/2026
The Human Connection: Balancing Psychology and Business in Student Philanthropy
For Gonzalo Gentou Arbizu ’26, his on-campus job as student philanthropy coordinator is a masterclass in human connection. “This role is all about building relationships with stakeholders. Fundraising is a community effort,” he said.
03/19/2026
F&M Student Honored at National Conference for Communications Experts
Franklin & Marshall College student Sekou Cherif ’26 was named the 2026 CUPRAP Student Catalyst Fellow, a recognition of exceptional promise by an undergraduate in writing, social media engagement, video and audio production, graphic design, journalism...