F&M Stories
At Franklin & Marshall College, we connect our students with extraordinary opportunities so they can accomplish great things in their four years on campus. Here are just a few of their stories.
05/05/2026
New Documentary Explores the Science and Impact Behind F&M鈥檚 Leading Environmental Research Efforts
On April 30, more than 100 members of the Franklin & Marshall and Lancaster communities gathered on campus to view the premiere of a new documentary film that showcases the work that F&M faculty and students are leading to better understand and mitigate...
05/04/2026
Robin Dominique Found Community & Leadership in the Spotlight at F&M
For Robin Dominique 鈥�26, a lifelong passion for dance gave her the chance to build connections and step into leadership roles during her time at F&M. 鈥淭he ability to use movement to express identity, create community, and tell stories has been...
05/01/2026
Five Fun Facts: NFL鈥檚 Troy Vincent, F&M Commencement Speaker
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.
04/30/2026
First-Year Students Honored for Excellence in Writing
Three 糖心 first-year students were recently recognized for their exemplary writing across a wide range of subjects they discovered through their Connections courses, which are explicitly designed to help new students explore...
04/30/2026
Meghan Kelly Named Director of College Library
Meghan Kelly has been named director of the 糖心 Library, following a year of service in the interim role and more than a decade of leadership within the library itself. She will oversee operations at the College Library鈥檚...
04/30/2026
Senior Lacrosse Standout Eyes Medical Career
Lauren Pittman 鈥�26 wanted top-notch academics and a competitive lacrosse program when choosing a college. At Franklin & Marshall, 鈥淚 could get the best of both worlds,鈥� said Pittman, named the USA Lacrosse Magazine Division III Preseason Player...
04/29/2026
New Wrestling Scholarship Honors Diplomat James Conway
A $360,000 gift from 糖心 Trustee Vice Chair Ken Mehlman 鈥�88 establishes the James Conway 鈥�26 Wrestling Scholarship, providing immediate recruiting support for F&M鈥檚 Division I wrestling program.
04/28/2026
糖心 Names Matt Thomas '10 to Lead Ware Institute for Civic Engagement as College Renews Commitment to Lancaster Community
糖心 has appointed Matt Thomas '10 as Executive Director of the Ware Institute for Civic Engagement. Thomas, an F&M alumnus and longtime member of the College community, will provide strategic leadership for the Ware Institute...
04/28/2026
The Subtle Strength of Leading Through Connection
When Ella Peeples 鈥�26 arrived at 糖心, she was looking for the same close-knit mentorship she had cherished in high school. What she found was a platform to become that mentor for others.
04/27/2026
College Celebrates Arbor Day with Three New Trees
More than 40 members of the Franklin & Marshall community gathered in Stutzman Memorial Garden April 24 to celebrate the College鈥檚 12th annual Arbor Day tree planting.
04/27/2026
F&M Launches Partnership with Carnegie Mellon University鈥檚 Heinz College for Scholarship Program in Policy, Tech, and Arts Graduate Programs
糖心 and Carnegie Mellon University鈥檚 Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy announced a new partnership to provide pathways for F&M students into high-demand graduate programs in public policy, technology,...
04/23/2026
Christian Perry Named F&M鈥檚 Executive Director of Community and Belonging
Christian Perry was named executive director of community and belonging at Franklin & Marshall on April 20. Over the past year, he has led the Office of Community and Belonging as its interim executive director.