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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04/14/2026
Night of Networking Opens Doors for Diplomats
More than 160 alumni and students attended the April 2026 Night of Networking, building connections and identifying opportunities for current students.
04/08/2026
$3.2 Million Gift Launches Mehlman Leadership and Performance Institute
A gift from F&M Board Vice Chair Ken Mehlman 鈥�88 will establish the Mehlman Leadership and Performance Institute at 糖心. The Institute will be anchored by a new cohort-based fellowship program designed to develop the next...
03/02/2026
[Video] Thinkers, Doers, Diplomats: Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mills 鈥�72 on the Spirit of Service
For Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mills 鈥�72, an F&M education was the launchpad for a storied military career and a lifelong journey of discovery. As he watches today鈥檚 Diplomats walking the same paths he once did, Mills sees a familiar pilgrimage toward...
02/24/2026
F&M Alumnae Power Students鈥� Future Success in Finance
A recent gift from two F&M leaders provides annual funding for hands-on career experiences.
02/24/2026
Brett Harwood 鈥�71 Makes $1 Million Gift to Support Jewish Life, Student Experience
A transformational gift of $1 million from Brett Harwood 鈥�71 will support F&M鈥檚 vibrant Jewish life programming, foster campus dialogue, fund a faculty position and boost the College鈥檚 student retention efforts.
02/20/2026
Work on the Wild Side with Lillian Basom '08, F&M Vivarium Director
Lillian Basom 鈥�08 loved Franklin & Marshall鈥檚 vivarium so much that she never left. In fact, she has been the director of operations since 2011. The research facility houses a variety of rodents, reptiles, birds, fish, invertebrates and capuchin...
02/12/2026
Striking the Right Chord
Award-winning songwriter Bruce Sussman 鈥�71 founded Franklin & Marshall鈥檚 first a cappella group on a whim in 1968. Alumni and current members reflect on the group鈥檚 origins and influence.
02/06/2026
From F&M to Film Career: Independent Producer Jesse Hope 鈥�13
Fresh off a premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, film producer Jesse Hope 鈥�13 shares his career path from F&M 鈥� from the set of Quentin Tarantino鈥檚 鈥淭he Hateful Eight鈥� to his own independent features.
02/03/2026
Coral, Caves and Ice Cores: The Path to Hydrology for Monica Arienzo 鈥�08
Hydrology research has taken Monica Arienzo 鈥�08 to coral reefs in the U.S. Virgin Islands, underwater caves in the Bahamas and ice cores in Antarctica and Greenland.
01/26/2026
Fraternity & Sorority Life at F&M Builds Community Across Generations
Fraternity and sorority life has a remarkable history at F&M, with the oldest fraternity on campus dating back to 1854. Today, Greek life is experiencing a resurgence of interest from students and a renaissance on campus. Fraternities and sororities...
01/05/2026
Jim Dicker Begins as F&M鈥檚 New Vice President for College Advancement
Jim Dicker began as F&M鈥檚 new Vice President for College Advancement on Jan. 5. He brings more than 35 years of experience as a leader in philanthropy and advancement.
12/02/2025
Publishing Alumni Share Postgraduate Paths
Learn how F&M shaped the professional lives of four alumni working in publishing. 鈥淔ranklin & Marshall was the only school where I felt like creative writing was important,鈥� said Rebecca (Bolstein) Chen 鈥�14, editor at TOKYOPOP.