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Franklin & Marshall College “The noblest question in the world is
What Good may I do in It?” -- 1737 Poor Richard's Almanack, Benjamin Franklin

Franklin & Marshall College is a national leader in launching students and alumni into opportunities where they make a difference in the community and the world. With a 230-year history of academic excellence, close student-faculty collaboration, and a supportive community, F&M unleashes the potential in students to help them achieve beyond what they themselves thought possible. DISCLAIMER:

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06/24/2026

Maria Mitchell has turned the World Cup into a masterclass in global politics, economics, culture and history! ⚽️🌍🏆

Connections seminars are an introduction to academic life for first-year Franklin & Marshall students. Limited to 16 students, these interdisciplinary courses teach intellectual and collaborative skills high in demand among top employers and graduate programs.

Proud of this work by our "Aeronauts" under the guidance of Professor of Geosciences Bob Walter! 👨‍🔬
06/23/2026

Proud of this work by our "Aeronauts" under the guidance of Professor of Geosciences Bob Walter! 👨‍🔬

Four years ago, a new air sampler atop a Franklin & Marshall College building sucked in a slew of filthy, charcoal-colored particles, setting professor Bob Walter on a research path

Sandrine Faniry Rajaonarivony, who was a French teaching assistant at Franklin & Marshall from 2019 to 2022, wore her F&...
06/23/2026

Sandrine Faniry Rajaonarivony, who was a French teaching assistant at Franklin & Marshall from 2019 to 2022, wore her F&M pride while rallying with French World Cup fans in Philadelphia yesterday. 🇫🇷⚽️

She was even interviewed by a French news team and met two well-known influencers, Alex Durand and Tom Carles!

Sandrine was born in France and currently lives and teaches in Philly. Give her a shout out if she helped you learn French!

Sharing a few more Commencement hugs for the dads!
06/21/2026

Sharing a few more Commencement hugs for the dads!

06/21/2026

Better than another tie. 👔

This summer, Rihanca Joseph ’28 is earning her EMT certification, an opportunity made possible thanks to summer experien...
06/20/2026

This summer, Rihanca Joseph ’28 is earning her EMT certification, an opportunity made possible thanks to summer experience funding from the Pre-Health Rackow-Kaminsky Fellowship and F&M's Center for Career & Professional Development.

Read about how she discovered F&M and what she says sets her experience apart from those of her friends at other institutions.

Rihanca Joseph ’28 traveled nearly 400 miles from her home in Massachusetts to pursue a passion for health care at F&M — a dream inspired by her mother’s work in the field. On campus, Joseph has channeled her natural gift for building relationships, bridging her love for the College community ...

06/19/2026

Students taking American Studies 270: Landscapes of Slavery and Race in Lancaster created a walking tour of Franklin & Marshall's African-American history as part of their final project.

For , you can explore some of those stories yourself by visiting the website of the College Archives.

https://library.fandm.edu/ld.php?content_id=60353686

A passion for understanding the world can begin in a classroom and lead to opportunities across the globe.For Julianna M...
06/18/2026

A passion for understanding the world can begin in a classroom and lead to opportunities across the globe.

For Julianna Marton ’25, her journey from F&M to Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) has been shaped by the faculty, mentors and academic experiences that helped her grow as a scholar and global thinker.

As a Government and International Studies major, Julianna found a community that challenged her, supported her and prepared her for the next chapter of her academic journey.
Now pursuing her master’s degree at SAIS, she carries forward the curiosity and dedication that defined her time at F&M.

Read more about Julianna’s journey: https://www.fandm.edu/stories/government-international-studies-johns-hopkins-sais.html

06/17/2026

For the transformational leadership and remarkable life of service that spans Troy Vincent's professional excellence in the NFL and devoted humanitarian work, Franklin & Marshall College bestowed on him an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at the 2026 Commencement ceremony.

Read the full citation: https://www.fandm.edu/commencement/citations-and-remarks/troy-vincent-citation-honorary-doctor-of-humane-letters.html

Vincent also delivered an inspiring Commencement address: https://www.fandm.edu/commencement/citations-and-remarks/troy-vincent-remarks-honorary-doctor-of-humane-letters.html

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