F&M Stories

Senior Spotlight: Ryan Mullahey

Ryan Mullahey '24

Photo Credit: Deb Grove

Name: Ryan Mullahey

Major: English literature and classics

What city and state or country do you call home? Mahwah, N.J.

Activities at F&M: Phi Kappa Psi

Why did you choose to attend F&M?

I wanted to attend a school with a strong English department and smaller class sizes.

What did you enjoy most about your time at the College?

The friendships I made.

What are your plans for after graduation?

Attending law school.

What brief advice would you give to incoming students in F&M’s Class of 2028?

Learn from everyone around you, your professors and peers, and be open to new ideas and the experiences of others. You are at college to learn.

“Learn from everyone around you, your professors and peers, and be open to new ideas and the experiences of others.”

— Ryan Mullahey '24

Related Articles

September 9, 2025

Samuel Ossa Rodriguez ’24 Guides Next Generation of Students

F&M opened the door to a career in education for Samuel Ossa Rodriguez ’24. Now, he helps the next generation of students unlock their potential as a college adviser at nearby J.P. McCaskey High School.

September 3, 2025

F&M Faculty Promotions Recognize Excellence

Our faculty are at the core of what makes F&M extraordinary. Four faculty members have received promotions and seven have earned endowed chair appointments for distinctive scholarship, exemplary teaching, and commitment to the College.

August 18, 2025

Haunah Thomas '27 Reaches for the Stars in Writing and Research

A love of science fiction inspired Haunah Thomas ’27 to choose a college where she could get hands-on research experience in astrophysics while still pursuing her creative passions.