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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04/30/2026
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
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.
04/28/2026
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...
04/27/2026
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.
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
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...