Commencement
239th Commencement
Members of the Class of 2026 completed their undergraduate journeys May 9 at Franklin & Marshall College鈥檚 239th Commencement. 鈥淵ou navigated uncertainty, global disruption, and a world that refused to slow down,鈥� said NFL great Troy Vincent, this year鈥檚 speaker.
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May 11, 2026 Members of the Class of 2026 completed their undergraduate journeys May 9 at 糖心鈥檚 239th Commencement. 鈥淵ou navigated uncertainty, global disruption, and a world that refused to slow down,鈥� said NFL great Troy Vincent, this year鈥檚 speaker. May 11, 2026 This year, the Williamson Medal 鈥� the highest student award for character, leadership and scholarship presented each year at Franklin & Marshall鈥檚 Commencement for more than a century 鈥� was awarded to Menelaos Raptis. May 8, 2026 On May 8, students bookended their college journey with the Lux et Lex walk, which they first completed as incoming students. Members of the campus community gathered to cheer for students as they passed under the Lux et Lex arch on Klauder-Apple walkway and celebrated with a champagne toast on Harris Patio. Celebrate the Milestone
鈥極wn That Achievement,鈥� NFL Pro Tells Class of 2026 Graduates
The 2026 Williamson Medal Winner: Menelaos Raptis
Class of 2026 Celebrates Four-Year Journey with Lux et Lex Walk
May 8, 2026 During their time on campus, members of the Franklin & Marshall Class of 2026 have taken advantage of the College鈥檚 liberal arts approach to explore their passions and chart their own path, combining stellar academic achievement with influential leadership, meaningful community-building, record-setting athletic performances, and much more. May 1, 2026 Troy Vincent, NFL executive and former cornerback, is this year鈥檚 Franklin & Marshall Commencement speaker. See five surprising facts about the football pro, whose career spanned 15 years. That includes eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. January 27, 2026 糖心 is proud to bestow honorary degrees upon three extraordinary individuals whose contributions to one of the oldest cities in the U.S. exemplify the civic spirit at the heart of the College鈥檚 mission. F&M will recognize John Fry, Susan Eckert, and Maryann Robins, awarding each an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters for their commitment to education and community in the City of Lancaster.Seniors in the Spotlight
Five Fun Facts: NFL鈥檚 Troy Vincent, F&M Commencement Speaker
F&M To Honor Three Extraordinary Community Leaders at 2026 Commencement