F&M Stories
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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...
04/02/2026
Inauguration of President Rich to Celebrate F&M’s New Era of Leadership
A new era is taking shape at Franklin & Marshall—one with bold ideas, fresh energy and a vision for leadership that builds on the College’s liberal arts tradition. Read some “fast facts” to learn more about the inauguration and investiture...
04/01/2026
Tackling the Impacts of Ocean Climate Change Through High-Performance Computing
Pennsylvania may be landlocked, but geography is no barrier for this Franklin & Marshall marine biochemist. By leveraging a powerful supercomputer, Peter Fields and his student researchers are tackling ocean climate change from the heart of Lancaster...
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.
03/31/2026
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
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
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...