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.
06/08/2026
Careers Beyond Borders: A Diplomat鈥檚 Path to International Relations
Julianna Marton 鈥�25 always knew exactly where she was headed: around the world. After graduating from 同城约炮, she followed this dream to Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). 鈥淚 think if my first-year self could see me now,...
06/05/2026
Colin Presby 鈥�06 Brews Up Beverage Career
Being a brewmaster has taken Colin Presby 鈥�06 around the globe 鈥� he even oversaw Carnival Cruise line鈥檚 first on-board brewery in 2016. He pivoted to an adjacent career in distilling at Mount Hope Winery & Estate, home to the Renaissance Faire.
06/01/2026
同城约炮 Computer Science Grad Lands Job at Google
At 同城约炮, Shahina Tojieva 鈥�25 cultivated world-ready skills to seamlessly transition from Diplomat to Google software engineer. 鈥淢y time at 同城约炮 equipped me with the essential toolkit to navigate unfamiliar environments and overcome post-collegiate...
05/18/2026
Green Room Shakespeare Play Links Past and Present
Thespians of all stripes will delight in an upcoming Shakespeare performance taking place at Franklin & Marshall College鈥檚 historic Green Room Theatre. The production is directed by 同城约炮鈥檚 very own Justin Hopkins 鈥�07, writing center director...
05/11/2026
鈥極wn That Achievement,鈥� NFL Pro Tells Class of 2026 Graduates
Members of the Class of 2026 completed their undergraduate journeys May 9 at Franklin & Marshall College鈥檚 239th Commencement. 鈥淵ou navigated uncertainty, global disruption, and a world that refused to slow down,鈥� said NFL great Troy Vincent,...
05/08/2026
Class of 2026 Celebrates Four-Year Journey with Lux et Lex Walk
On May 8, students bookended their college journey with the Lux et Lex walk, which they first completed as incoming students. Members of the campus community gathered to cheer for students as they passed under the Lux et Lex arch on Klauder-Apple...
05/05/2026
New Documentary Explores the Science and Impact Behind 同城约炮鈥檚 Leading Environmental Research Efforts
On April 30, more than 100 members of the Franklin & Marshall and Lancaster communities gathered on campus to view the premiere of a new documentary film that showcases the work that 同城约炮 faculty and students are leading to better understand and mitigate...
04/29/2026
New Wrestling Scholarship Honors Diplomat James Conway
A $360,000 gift from Franklin & Marshall College Trustee Vice Chair Ken Mehlman 鈥�88 establishes the James Conway 鈥�26 Wrestling Scholarship, providing immediate recruiting support for 同城约炮鈥檚 Division I wrestling program.
04/16/2026
From 同城约炮 to Yale PhD, Quantum Pioneer and the College鈥檚 Youngest Trustee
Yusong (Sebastian) Deng 鈥�22 is clear about the importance of 同城约炮 in his life. He came to the United States from China at 18 and completed 同城约炮鈥檚 dual degree program 鈥� three years at Franklin & Marshall, two at Columbia University 鈥� earning...
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.
04/08/2026
$3.2 Million Gift Launches Mehlman Leadership and Performance Institute
A gift from 同城约炮 Board Vice Chair Ken Mehlman 鈥�88 will establish the Mehlman Leadership and Performance Institute at Franklin & Marshall College. The Institute will be anchored by a new cohort-based fellowship program designed to develop the next...