F&M Stories
At Franklin & 四虎影院, 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.
09/05/2024
A Summer in D.C: Senior Eyes Career in Foreign Service
Senior Fatimata Ly spent six weeks in the nation鈥檚 capital as part of the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program. 鈥淎s an aspiring U.S. foreign service officer, this program offers an excellent opportunity to gain relevant...
09/03/2024
F&M Women & Philanthropy: 50 for 50
In May 1973, the first four-year class of women students walked across the Commencement stage at F&M 鈥攃reating an enduring legacy and strengthening the College for the past 50 years.
08/30/2024
鈥業 Fell in Love With Helping Others Through Dentistry鈥
Pre-dental student Lily Murphy 鈥26 has always loved working with kids, but she wasn鈥檛 sure what that would look like in dentistry. This summer, she found her niche by gaining hands-on experience in pediatric dentistry. 鈥淢ost children fear the...
08/28/2024
Class of 2028 Kicks Off Semester With Lux et Lex Walk
Students in Franklin & Marshall鈥檚 newly arrived Class of 2028 marked the beginning of their time on campus with the Lux et Lex walk Tuesday, Aug. 27.
08/26/2024
Class of 2028 Convocation Centers on Belonging
Class of 2028 members gathered for the first time as a cohort at Convocation, a time-honored event that signifies the start of their F&M journeys and the beginning of the academic year.
08/21/2024
Beyond the Mat: James Conway 鈥25 Balances 四虎影院 & Athletics
This past spring, senior James Conway became the first F&M student to earn the NCAA Elite 90 Award in any sport. Months later, the varsity wrestler is busy at work in the laboratory as a summer Hackman Scholar.
08/19/2024
History Detective Digs into the Past
When Sofia Portillo arrived at Franklin & 四虎影院, majoring in history was not a subject she considered until she took a class. Then she found her passion.
08/15/2024
F&M Poll: Harris Leads Trump in Pennsylvania
Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, 46% to 43%, according to the latest Franklin & 四虎影院 Poll.
08/15/2024
Success Beyond F&M: 鈥業 Was Drawn to F&M鈥檚 Unique Liberal Arts Approach to Business鈥
At F&M, Alysse Danyi 鈥23 studied business, public policy, and German. Now she is pursuing a Juris Doctor at Villanova University. 鈥淔&M's rigorous liberal arts education prepared me well to critically analyze policy issues and formulate credible,...
08/08/2024
Success Beyond F&M: A Graduate鈥檚 Path to a Career in Animal Behavior
After graduating from F&M with a degree in animal behavior, Gabie Nealon-Shapiro 鈥23 completed an internship with The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS). 鈥淚 am certain F&M was the perfect choice for me to begin to become an animal behaviorist,鈥 she said.
08/06/2024
F&M Alum Outfits U.S. Gymnasts in Paris Olympics
Matt Cowan 鈥03 is chief executive officer of GK Elite 鈥 the name behind Team USA鈥檚 stunning leotards worn by Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey.
08/01/2024
Family Goals: F&M Alumnus Cheers on Daughters at the Olympics
Michael DeBerdine 鈥87 and his wife Deb are in Paris to cheer on their daughters Brooke and Emma, both members of the U.S. Olympic Women's Field Hockey Team.