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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04/02/2024
鈥楶ursuing the Animal Husbandry and Primate Training Certificate Was a No-Brainer.鈥�
Shoshana Frank has always known that she wanted to pursue a career in an animal-related field. To complement her animal behavior studies major and caretaker duties in F&M鈥檚 Vivarium, Frank decided to pursue F&M鈥檚 animal husbandry and primate...
03/29/2024
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Mullahey
Phi Kappa Psi president Ryan Mullahey urges new students to take advantage of everything F&M has to offer, including the chance to learn from others.
03/28/2024
Mentorship: What F&M Does Differently
What does success look like to F&M students? Mentorship is one of many ways that F&M offers support beyond typical career counseling.
03/26/2024
Sarah Tasker Awarded NSF CAREER Grant for Chemistry
A laboratory discovery has resulted in a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER grant for Sarah Tasker, assistant professor of chemistry at F&M.
03/22/2024
Alumni Author Uses the Power of Personal Narrative
Lyzette Wanzer '88 will return to campus on Wednesday, March 27, to discuss her book 鈥淭rauma, Tresses, and Truth: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narratives鈥� at 7 p.m. in Roschel Theater. A book signing and reception will follow the discussi...
03/19/2024
Why Give? Six Inspiring Stories
As Day of Giving begins, explore six recent stories that showcase the philanthropic spirit of Diplomats worldwide.
03/18/2024
Senior Spotlight: Meredith Mangum
Varsity volleyball player Meredith Mangum said playing volleyball at F&M was an incredibly fun and rewarding experience. Mangum was two-time team captain, two-time Centennial Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and Centennial Conference Defensive...
03/15/2024
Senior Spotlight: Genesis Familia
Diplomatic Congress senior class president Genesis Familia shares compelling reasons she chose F&M and offers advice for new students that include trying new activities and never hesitating to see assistance.
03/14/2024
Teaching Fellowship Opens Door to Castles, Culture
Emily Kapner 鈥�21 never imagined an F&M education would lead to castle-hopping in Slovakia. But like many Diplomats, she discovered that a liberal arts degree can open many unexpected paths.
03/12/2024
Mary Fouad 鈥�24 Discovered Her Purpose While Studying Abroad
鈥淔inancial aid allowed me to study abroad and have once-in-a-lifetime experiences that inspire me to dedicate my career to doing good for the people often overlooked,鈥� says F&M senior Mary Fouad.
03/08/2024
Curiosity Leads Kalida Gawon '23 to Taiwan Teaching Fellowship
"I was impressed by Taiwan's commitment to keeping its indigenous languages and culture alive. It felt like a warm embrace of diversity," says Kalida Gawon '23, a Fulbright English teaching fellow.
03/07/2024
Mary Adams 鈥�24 Embraces All F&M Has to Offer
Choosing F&M was about exploring the unknown for senior Mary Adams. Thanks to a generous financial aid package, she has completed academic studies, field research and internships both on campus and abroad.