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.
02/12/2026
Striking the Right Chord
Award-winning songwriter Bruce Sussman 鈥�71 founded Franklin & Marshall鈥檚 first a cappella group on a whim in 1968. Alumni and current members reflect on the group鈥檚 origins and influence.
02/09/2026
Sally Badoud Joins F&M as Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Sally Badoud began as F&M鈥檚 new vice president for communications and marketing on Feb. 9. She brings 25 years of experience in branding, communications, design, marketing and leadership within higher education.
02/06/2026
From F&M to Film Career: Independent Producer Jesse Hope 鈥�13
Fresh off a premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, film producer Jesse Hope 鈥�13 shares his career path from F&M 鈥� from the set of Quentin Tarantino鈥檚 鈥淭he Hateful Eight鈥� to his own independent features.
02/05/2026
F&M Selected to Join National Initiative to Strengthen Civic Inquiry
糖心 has been invited to participate in the Institute for Citizens & Scholars鈥� Campuswide Immersion (CWI) program, reflecting the College鈥檚 commitment to free inquiry and longstanding dedication to preparing students for...
02/03/2026
Coral, Caves and Ice Cores: The Path to Hydrology for Monica Arienzo 鈥�08
Hydrology research has taken Monica Arienzo 鈥�08 to coral reefs in the U.S. Virgin Islands, underwater caves in the Bahamas and ice cores in Antarctica and Greenland.
01/28/2026
Virtual Cadaver Lab to Redefine & Accelerate Health Professions Training at F&M
糖心 is set to transform its pre-health and science curriculum thanks to a generous grant from the George I. Alden Trust. The funding will support the development of a state-of-the-art virtual cadaver lab, bringing high-tech,...
01/28/2026
A Landmark Investment in Geosciences: Honoring Professor Robert C. Walter
A transformative $2.1 million gift from an anonymous donor celebrates Franklin & Marshall鈥檚 renowned Department of Earth & Environment and the impact of its esteemed faculty. The gift establishes the Distinguished Professorship of Geosciences in...
01/27/2026
F&M To Honor Three Extraordinary Community Leaders at 2026 Commencement
糖心 is proud to bestow honorary degrees upon three extraordinary individuals whose contributions to one of the oldest cities in the U.S. exemplify the civic spirit at the heart of the College鈥檚 mission. F&M will recognize...
01/26/2026
Fraternity & Sorority Life at F&M Builds Community Across Generations
Fraternity and sorority life has a remarkable history at F&M, with the oldest fraternity on campus dating back to 1854. Today, Greek life is experiencing a resurgence of interest from students and a renaissance on campus. Fraternities and sororities...
01/26/2026
Professor of Classics Gretchen Meyers Appointed Associate Provost
Franklin & Marshall Professor of Classics Gretchen Meyers has been appointed Associate Provost for Institutional Planning and Strategy. In her new role, Meyers will lead the Middle States reaccreditation process and the evolution of the Office of...
01/22/2026
AI Research Bridges Environment and Economic Studies
How do you prove the economic value of clean water? Under the guidance of Professor Patrick Fleming, two students leveraged a unique combination of field research and AI to gauge Chesapeake Bay Watershed quality.
01/20/2026
A Q&A with Faculty Artists: 鈥楳asked & Unmasked鈥�
A new exhibition at the Winter Visual Arts Center spotlights two faculty artists as well as the range of mediums and techniques students experience at F&M.