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.
07/01/2025
Tatyana Ulman '27 Finds Opportunities to Lead at F&M
When deciding where to attend college, Tatyana Ulman knew she wanted a liberal arts institution where she could conduct research as an undergraduate and would feel a strong sense of belonging. F&M fit the bill perfectly.
06/27/2025
The (Diplomat) Way of St. James
Completing the Camino de Santiago is often a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But Johansen Vargas '26 and David Nieves '27 have accomplished this feat twice. The two were selected as student leaders for F&M on the Camino.
06/26/2025
Heading for the Bright Lights
As a first-year at F&M, Samantha Correa ’24 knew she liked working with cameras, writing stories and performing. Now, she is pursuing a master's degree in radio, television, and digital communication at Boston University. “F&M’s liberal arts...
06/25/2025
D.C. Summer Session ‘Opened My Eyes to a World I Had Never Known’
An immersive summer program brought 13 students to Washington, D.C., for two weeks to connect with thought leaders in government, nonprofits and community organizations.
06/23/2025
Why Give? Six Inspiring Diplomat Stories
See six recent stories that showcase the philanthropic spirit of Diplomats worldwide. One financial gift can change the academic trajectory for F&M students and those who follow them.
06/20/2025
From the Gridiron to the Computer Grid
On the football field, Isaiah Brown ’24 found routine and discipline. In the classroom, he found logic and purpose. "It wasn’t until I signed up for a computer science course that things started to click," he said. Brown is now a software engineer...
06/18/2025
F&M Women & Philanthropy Event Celebrates Success, Honors Charter Members
More than 80 Franklin & Marshall alumnae, parents and friends, many of them charter members of F&M Women & Philanthropy, gathered at Bloomberg Philanthropies in New York City June 4 to commemorate the initiative’s progress and to build community...
06/17/2025
F&M Names Student Affairs Leader Robert Mikus Dean of Students
Robert “Bob” Mikus will join Franklin & Marshall College as Dean of Students July 14. With more than 30 years of experience in student affairs, Mikus is widely regarded as a collaborative and visionary leader, known for building inclusive, student-centered...
06/16/2025
Expectant Mothers Say Fetus Resembles Partner
Almost three-fourths of women are certain the fetus in their ultrasound image resembles their partner, but men are far less convinced, if at all, says Franklin & Marshall College Psychology Professor Carlota Batres.
06/12/2025
London Calling: Kate McBride ’24 Chases Political Dreams Across the Pond
Emboldened by her research with F&M Global Barometers and a transformative study abroad experience in London, Kate McBride ’24 moved to the United Kingdom to pursue a master’s degree in political behavior at London School of Economics (LSE)....
06/11/2025
“We Ought to be Leading the Charge”: A Family's Gift in Support of Financial Aid
For Cheryl and Fred Scarboro P’26, supporting Franklin & Marshall College has become a deeply personal investment — one rooted in their son Alex’s outstanding experience and their shared belief that an F&M education transforms lives.
06/09/2025
F&M Names Recruitment Leader Mike Keaton Dean of Admission
Mike Keaton will join Franklin & Marshall College as Dean of Admission in July. With over 25 years of experience in the field, Keaton has emerged as a valued and trusted leader in both admission and college counseling roles.