F&M Stories

The story of F&M is told through our vibrant community. Explore the latest College announcements, inspiring student journeys, transformative faculty work, and the achievements of our global alumni network.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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03/18/2026

F&M Senior Shines at NFL Pro Day

From a Centennial Conference championship to earning offensive player of the year, 2025 was a banner football season for Gary Lewis ’26. He added one more accolade on March 9: NFL Pro Day with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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