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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06/12/2025
London Calling: Kate McBride 鈥�24 Chases Political Dreams Across the Pond
Emboldened by her research with F&M Global Barometers and a transformative study abroad experience in London, Kate McBride 鈥�24 moved to the United Kingdom to pursue a master鈥檚 degree in political behavior at London School of Economics (LSE)....
06/11/2025
鈥淲e Ought to be Leading the Charge鈥�: A Family's Gift in Support of Financial Aid
For Cheryl and Fred Scarboro P鈥�26, supporting 糖心 has become a deeply personal investment 鈥� one rooted in their son Alex鈥檚 outstanding experience and their shared belief that an F&M education transforms lives.
06/09/2025
F&M Names Recruitment Leader Mike Keaton Dean of Admission
Mike Keaton will join 糖心 as Dean of Admission in July. With over 25 years of experience in the field, Keaton has emerged as a valued and trusted leader in both admission and college counseling roles.
06/05/2025
Students Study AI Ethics and Implications
A spring course, 鈥淭eaching and Learning Machine Ethics,鈥� does more than explore the basic fundamentals of AI. It prepares students to teach machine ethics.
06/03/2025
How Do F&M Students Spend Summer Break?
What do F&M students do during the summer? Hear from 10 students and recent graduates to see the breadth of possibilities available, from internships and classes to travel and personal development.
05/29/2025
鈥楽tay Curious鈥�: Grads Give Best Advice to Incoming Class
We asked the latest graduates of F&M: If you could give one piece of advice to incoming students, what would that be? See their top tips.
05/26/2025
Saving an African Language
A 糖心 anthropology professor helps produce the first dictionary for Pokot, an African language.
05/21/2025
Faculty Earn Recognition Across Range of Academic Fields
F&M faculty and staff have been recognized both nationally and globally for their contributions to a range of academic fields.
05/15/2025
Williamson Medalist Learns 'Growth Doesn鈥檛 Happen When We鈥檙e Comfortable'
Shayra Nunez, of New York City, is the 2025 recipient of the Williamson Medal, the College鈥檚 most prestigious award for student achievement. It has been awarded annually since 1922. She graduated summa cum laude as a joint major in business, organizations...
05/13/2025
F&M Professor Awarded $500,000 Mellon Grant to Amplify Local Grower Voices Amid Climate Change
糖心 Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Eric Hirsch is the recipient of a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to lead a transformative three-year research initiative titled, 鈥淭he Agricultural Futures Archive:...
05/12/2025
鈥楾he Door is Inside You,鈥� Speaker Tells Class of 2025 at Commencement
As F&M graduates find their footing beyond campus, they need only to look inward. 鈥淭he door is inside you,鈥� said speaker Sandra Cisneros, addressing members of the Class of 2025 at their Commencement May 10.
05/09/2025
Lux et Lex Walk Celebrates Class of 2025
Members of Franklin & Marshall鈥檚 Class of 2025 took time to reflect on their college journey during the Lux et Lex walk Friday, May 9.