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Time Out New York |
Aug. 14, 2026
F&M's home city of Lancaster was featured in Time Out New York as an ideal destination for a weekend getaway.

Franklin & Marshall College and Lancaster Stormers Announce Historic 8-Year Partnership Naming Penn Medicine Park the Home of Diplomats Baseball
August 2026
A new historic partnership between F&M Diplomats baseball and the Lancaster Stormers has been covered by various broadcast news stations, including , , , and .


LNP | Lancaster Online | Aug. 12, 2026
F&M Director of Athletics and Recreation Lauren Packer Webster and Lancaster Stormers CEO discuss an eight-year agreement establishing Penn Medicine Park as F&M basketball鈥檚 official home stadium.


Daily Mail | Aug. 11, 2026
Research by Carlota Batres, F&M associate professor of psychology, was featured with a particular focus on hair color and perception of skin appearance.


Psychology Today | Aug. 10, 2026
Carlota Batres, F&M associate professor of psychology, published new research findings on background color and hair color influence on skin appearance.


Financial Times | Aug. 8, 2026
Danish Khan, F&M associate professor of economics, provided insight into election-related violence in Kashmir, a Himalayan territory that both India and Pakistan claim.


LNP | Lancaster Online | Aug. 6, 2026
F&M鈥檚 first Brewing Science course, led by Professor of Neuroscience Robert Jinks, taught students the science behind brewing beer and culminated with a tasting event.


NPR | Aug. 5, 2026
Danish Khan, F&M associate professor of economics, spoke with Steve Inskeep, a host of NPR's Morning Edition, regarding protests in Kashmir, the region split between Pakistan and India.


The New York Times | Aug. 4, 2026
Danish Khan, F&M associate professor of economics, provided insight into conflict over Kashmir, a Himalayan territory that both India and Pakistan claim.


WHYY | Aug. 4, 2026
Berwood Yost, director of F&M's Center for Opinion Research, discussed factors that could impact 2026 election results to control the Pennsylvania State Senate.


WGAL | Aug. 4, 2026
Berwood Yost, director of F&M's Center for Opinion Research, provided insights regarding Pennsylvania voter registration and party-switching trends.


Central Penn Business Journal | July 30, 2026
F&M President Andrew Rich was recognized by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the most influential leaders driving Central Pennsylvania鈥檚 economy.


Pennsylvania Capital-Star | July 27, 2026
With less than 100 days until the 2026 November election, Capital Star turned to Berwood Yost, the director of F&M's Center for Opinion Research, for commentary on pivotal Pennsylvania races that could have national implications.


LNP | Lancaster Online | July 24, 2026
F&M students will research the Witness Stones Project, an initiative to raise awareness about the presence of slavery in the northern colonies and states.


PA Department of Community & Economic Development | July 17, 2026
The College鈥檚 planned Mehlman Center for Strength, Conditioning, Wellness and Performance is included in an announcement about the Commonwealth鈥檚 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program.


abc27 | July 17, 2026
An F&M professor and student were interviewed on abc27 News. Professor of Geosciences Robert Walter 鈥75 discussed air quality concerns and student Julian Marsh 鈥28 demonstrated how to check filters from an air sampler on campus.


LNP | Lancaster Online | July 17, 2026
As Canadian wildfire smoke seeped into Lancaster, F&M Professor of Geosciences Robert Walter 鈥75, student Julian Marsh 鈥28, and local scientist Eric Schwarz discussed ongoing research and current findings from an air sampler on campus.


WGAL | July 17, 2026
WGAL turned to Berwood Yost, the director of F&M's Center for Opinion Research, for expert commentary on a July 16 address by President Donald Trump.


Philadelphia Business Journal | July 9, 2026
F&M graduate Dr. Richard Snyder 77, Independence Blue Cross executive vice president and chief operating officer, was recently recognized for his industry leadership, earning both national and regional honors.


Johns Hopkins Magazine | July 9, 2026
The SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University is developing an initiative in central Pennsylvania with F&M, the Alliance for Trust in Media, and Get Real news to test whether local journalism can foster more constructive conversations about U.S. history.


PennLive; July 9, 2023 | July 9, 2026
Berwood Yost, director of the Center for Opinion Research at F&M, provided commentary on an unprecedented joint fundraising committee formed by Democratic Sen. John Fetterman and Republican Sen. Dave McCormick.


LNP | LancasterOnline | July 6, 2026
Alison Kibler, F&M professor of American studies and women's, gender & sexuality studies, was featured in LNP | LancasterOnline for her research into Lancaster's past, which brings unearthed local history to life through 90-minute guided walking tours.

 
LNP | LancasterOnline | July 4, 2026
F&M College Archives & Special Collections was credited in LNP | LancasterOnline for housing the , which served as a primary research source for the article.


HuffPost News |
July 3, 2026
F&M religious studies professor David McMahan was quoted in HuffPost News, providing historical context on the roles Buddhism and Hinduism have played in American culture since the 19th century.


ABC27 News |
July 2, 2026
Two F&M students 鈥 Jesse Sippl 鈥28 and Julia Walsh 鈥28 鈥 were featured on ABC27 News for their work with Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association (LSRA), a watchdog nonprofit dedicated to improving the ecological health of the Susquehanna River watershed and the Chesapeake Bay. 


JoySauce |
June 30, 2026
The 2024 F&M Global Barometer of Gay Rights (GBGR) was referenced in JoySauce as a primary metric illustrating South Korea鈥檚 "F" grade, grounding the article鈥檚 critique of existing legal frameworks while highlighting how the K-pop industry is driving a cultural shift forward.

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Tribune-Review; PennLive |
June 29, 2026
F&M alumnus Maj. Richard D. Winters '41 was highlighted in the Tribune-Review and PennLive after the state Senate passed a resolution on Monday urging Congress to posthumously award him the Medal of Honor.

Franklin & Marshall Poll
June and July 2026
The June 2026 Franklin & Marshall College Poll was referenced in several news outlets including , , , , , , and .


LNP | LancasterOnline | June 9, 2026
LNP | LancasterOnline reported on F&M's announcement of Tim Sweeney as its new men鈥檚 basketball coach.


New York Times
| June 7, 2026
F&M alumnus James Lapine '71 was featured in the New York Times for receiving a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement.


WGAL
| May 23, 2026
F&M political expert Berwood Yost, Director of the Center for Opinion Research, lent his expertise to WGAL, providing critical context on historical incumbent advantages as Governor Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity pivot to the general election.


WITF | May 20, 2026
WITF featured the insights of F&M political experts Stephen Medvic, The Honorable and Mrs. John C. Kunkel Professor of Government, and Berwood Yost, Director of the Center for Opinion Research, who analyzed primary results and public opinion.


The Philadelphia Inquirer
| May 18, 2026
The Philadelphia Inquirer highlighted F&M鈥檚 graduation ceremony in its roundup of the region's most memorable commencement moments, spotlighting the powerful and inspiring messages delivered to the Class of 2026.


WGAL
| May 14, 2026
Temple Now reported that Temple University President John Fry was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by Franklin & Marshall College, the institution's highest honor recognizing intellect, creativity, and character.


LNP | LancasterOnline | April 21, 2026
LNP | LancasterOnline reported on a $3.2 million gift to the College from Ken Mehlman 鈥88, Franklin & Marshall College Trustee and Board Vice Chair, which will launch a new leadership institute.


WITF | April 20, 2026
WGAL reported on the opening of a new emergency response hub at F&M, highlighting how the facility will serve the local community and act as a training space for aspiring student EMTs.


LNP | LancasterOnline | April 17, 2026
LNP | LancasterOnline highlighted the return of local acclaimed poet Monica Sok, who was featured as an emerging writer at the College's annual Emerging Writers Festival.


LNP | LancasterOnline | April 11, 2026
LNP | LancasterOnline reported on F&M鈥檚 Commonwealth Commitment, a new financial aid initiative that offers free tuition for in-state students from low-income households and caps tuition costs for middle-income families. 

The Latest From F&M

August 13, 2026

Connecting People and Pinnipeds: Internship Helps Student Find Her Voice in Marine Conservation

Corina Curry 鈥29 isn鈥檛 just studying marine life 鈥 she鈥檚 finding her voice as an educator. As an intern with Ocean Connections in Hershey, Pa., Curry works directly with pinnipeds and leads conservation-based programming. 鈥淚 have found educating the public on this incredible species to be highly rewarding,鈥 she said.

August 10, 2026

糖心 and Lancaster Stormers Announce Historic 8-Year Partnership Naming Penn Medicine Park the Home of Diplomats Baseball

F&M and the Lancaster Stormers announced an eight-year agreement establishing Penn Medicine Park as the official home stadium for F&M baseball. Under the multi-year partnership, all Diplomats baseball practices and home games will take place at the award-winning facility, providing student-athletes, coaches, and fans with an upgraded collegiate baseball experience.

August 10, 2026

鈥楩or the Love of People and Art鈥: F&M Student Interns at the Mount Gretna Art Show

Layla Beyer 鈥27 is getting a firsthand look at how communities unite through a shared love of the arts. Beyer, who studies history of art and architecture and theatre, is interning with the Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show. 鈥淚t is really inspiring to see this kind of work get done for the love of people and art,鈥 she said.



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