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.
04/22/2026
Winging It: F&M Supercomputer Powers Biologist鈥檚 Local Conservation Efforts
For this Franklin & Marshall biologist, every bird song and flap of wings is essential data. With the support of the campus supercomputers, Dan Ardia and his student researchers are decoding the language of nature to better understand how Lancaster鈥檚...
04/20/2026
From Campus Leader to Communications Professional
Whether leading campus tours or serving as senior class president, Catherine Welch 鈥�26 is exploring a future in communications with courage and curiosity. As a marketing intern in Lancaster, the English major is now using her passion for writing...
04/17/2026
鈥楾his is What Community Feels Like鈥�
At the Writers House, Veronique Messanh 鈥�26 found more than a job鈥攕he found a home. 鈥淚 remember thinking: 鈥楾his is what community feels like,鈥欌�� she said. 鈥淚 will forever be grateful for having a community that sees me, hears me, and...
04/16/2026
Collaborative Student-Led Podcast Explores Impact of AI
Students at Franklin & Marshall are bringing a liberal arts perspective to discussions about artificial intelligence 鈥� and are doing so through an innovative media project. 鈥淯nmasking the Machine: A Sociological Look at AI鈥� is a podcast produced...
04/16/2026
From F&M to Yale PhD, Quantum Pioneer and the College鈥檚 Youngest Trustee
Yusong (Sebastian) Deng 鈥�22 is clear about the importance of F&M in his life. He came to the United States from China at 18 and completed F&M鈥檚 dual degree program 鈥� three years at Franklin & Marshall, two at Columbia University 鈥� earning...
04/16/2026
F&M Sorority Life Provides Community and Opportunities for Real-World Impact
Members of Franklin & Marshall鈥檚 seven sororities joined to form friendships and build community on campus. Reflecting on their experiences, student leaders say they found the sense of connection they were looking for and more 鈥� including opportunities...
04/15/2026
Grads to Gather at May 9 Commencement
Graduating members of Franklin & Marshall鈥檚 Class of 2026 will be honored during Commencement May 9 in the College's Alumni Sports & Fitness Center. Guest attendance is limited to the graduates and their preregistered guests.
04/15/2026
NBA's Ali Narracci 鈥�22 Shares Sports Industry Secrets
Working for the NBA is anything but typical. Ali Narracci 鈥�22 wouldn't have it any other way. See the top five leadership lessons she鈥檚 learned as assistant manager of global marketing partnerships at the NBA.
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.
04/13/2026
F&M Celebrates Inauguration of Andrew Rich as 17th President
糖心 marked an inspiring new chapter on April 11 with the inauguration of the 239-year-old institution鈥檚 17th president, Andrew Rich.
04/09/2026
Father and Son Have a Rich Tradition in Academic Leadership
On April 11, Andrew Rich will be inaugurated as the 17th president of 糖心. Andy鈥檚 dad, Dan Rich, who had a 50-year career at the University of Delaware (UD), will introduce his son during the F&M investiture ceremony.
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...