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.
10/09/2024
F&M Receives Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
For the third consecutive year, F&M has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
10/08/2024
F&M Honors Exceptional Alumni for Philanthropy, Service and Professional Accomplishment
More than one dozen F&M alumni were recently celebrated for the countless contributions they have made to the College and to their careers and industries.
10/08/2024
True Blue Weekend Brings Campus Together
Diplomat spirit rippled across campus as F&M welcomed an estimated 2,100 students, parents and alumni to True Blue Weekend. Find your favorite photos from the weekend.
10/04/2024
Meet the Students Behind True Blue Weekend
As the College welcomes alumni, family and friends to campus for True Blue Weekend, a roster of 51 “rock star” student volunteers will be busy behind the scenes. Meet a few of them in advance.
10/04/2024
F&M Continues to Climb U.S. News Rankings
Franklin & Marshall College continues its rise in national prominence, having increased 16 places since 2016 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. This marks the fourth consecutive year of elevated rankings for F&M.
10/02/2024
The Best Autumn Activities at F&M
Exploring F&M for the first time this fall? In town once again for True Blue Weekend Oct. 5-6? There’s something for everyone on campus in autumn.
10/01/2024
A Doctor’s Language Dream
Dr. Daniel Weber ’76 has always had a love for language. Now, he helps health care professionals from around the world learn English and gain credentials to practice medicine in America.
09/27/2024
Fall Athletics in Full Swing at F&M
F&M is home to 28 varsity sports, along with five intramural sports and numerous club athletics. Browse an update of in-season sports on the turf, track, court and course.
09/26/2024
'A Summer Full of Learning and Growth'
F&M senior Moana Franco spent her summer working with The Edible Classroom, a Lancaster-based nonprofit that partners with schools and communities to create educational gardens. Franco worked as an educator at one of The Edible Classroom's summer...
09/23/2024
Diplomats in Thin Air
Six alumni reunite for the first time in 25 years by tackling a strenuous trail in the Rocky Mountains—creating new memories and discovering much about themselves in the process.
09/19/2024
F&M Poll: Harris Leads Trump Among Independent, Moderate PA Voters
While Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris maintains her three-point lead in Pennsylvania over Republican Donald Trump, she also has the advantage among registered independent and moderate voters.
09/18/2024
Junior Finds Culture & Community Through Lancaster Internship
When she transferred to F&M, Teagan Durkin ’26 set a goal to become further immersed in LGBTQIA+ culture and community. This summer, she interned with Lancaster Pride and helped plan a record-breaking festival. We talked to her about her summer...