F&M Stories
New Year Message: Diplomats Shine Brighter
Diplomats Shine Brighter
Video by Andrew Bilindabagabo
Diplomats shine brighter.
In their homes, in their communities & in the world.
The moment you stepped on campus, something extraordinary happened.
You became part of all F&M is and will be.
You brought your intellect, your creativity & your character.
As we step into another year,
may you continue to carry that influence forward鈥�
inspiring others and creating transformative ripples
that reach far and wide.
That鈥檚 the Diplomat way.
Happy New Year!
Related Articles
June 8, 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, she would be very impressed and proud that I stayed on this path, and that I鈥檝e only grown more passionate about it,鈥� she said.
June 5, 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.
June 1, 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 hurdles through a liberal arts lens,鈥� she said.