F&M in the News
abc27 | July 17, 2026
An F&M professor and student were interviewed on abc27 News. Professor of Geosciences
Robert Walter ’75 discussed air quality concerns and student Julian Marsh ’28 demonstrated
how to check filters from an air sampler on campus.
LNP | Lancaster Online | July 17, 2026
As Canadian wildfire smoke seeped into Lancaster, F&M Professor of Geosciences Robert
Walter ’75, student Julian Marsh ’28, and local scientist Eric Schwarz discussed ongoing
research and current findings from an air sampler on campus.
WGAL | July 17, 2026
WGAL turned to Berwood Yost, the director of F&M's Center for Opinion Research, for
expert commentary on a July 16 address by President Donald Trump.
Philadelphia Business Journal | July 9, 2026
F&M graduate Dr. Richard Snyder ’77, Independence Blue Cross executive vice president and chief operating officer,
was recently recognized for his industry leadership, earning both national and regional
honors.
Johns Hopkins Magazine | July 9, 2026
The SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University is developing an initiative in
central Pennsylvania with F&M, the Alliance for Trust in Media, and Get Real news
to test whether local journalism can foster more constructive conversations about
U.S. history.
PennLive; July 9, 2023 | July 9, 2026
Berwood Yost, director of the Center for Opinion Research at F&M, provided commentary
on an unprecedented joint fundraising committee formed by Democratic Sen. John Fetterman
and Republican Sen. Dave McCormick.
LNP | LancasterOnline | July 6, 2026
Alison Kibler, F&M professor of American studies and women's, gender & sexuality studies,
was featured in LNP | LancasterOnline for her research into Lancaster's past, which
brings unearthed local history to life through 90-minute guided walking tours.
LNP | LancasterOnline | July 4, 2026
F&M College Archives & Special Collections was credited in LNP | LancasterOnline for
housing the , which served as a primary research source for the article.
HuffPost News | July 3, 2026
F&M religious studies professor David McMahan was quoted in HuffPost News, providing
historical context on the roles Buddhism and Hinduism have played in American culture
since the 19th century.
ABC27 News | July 2, 2026
Two F&M students — Jesse Sippl ’28 and Julia Walsh ’28 — were featured on ABC27 News
for their work with Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association (LSRA), a watchdog nonprofit
dedicated to improving the ecological health of the Susquehanna River watershed and
the Chesapeake Bay.
JoySauce | June 30, 2026
The 2024 F&M Global Barometer of Gay Rights (GBGR) was referenced in JoySauce as a
primary metric illustrating South Korea’s "F" grade, grounding the article’s critique
of existing legal frameworks while highlighting how the K-pop industry is driving
a cultural shift forward.
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Tribune-Review; PennLive | June 29, 2026
F&M alumnus Maj. Richard D. Winters '41 was highlighted in the Tribune-Review and
PennLive after the state Senate passed a resolution on Monday urging Congress to posthumously
award him the Medal of Honor.
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LNP | LancasterOnline | June 9, 2026
LNP | LancasterOnline reported on F&M's announcement of Tim Sweeney as its new men’s
basketball coach.
New York Times | June 7, 2026
F&M alumnus James Lapine '71 was featured in the New York Times for receiving a Special
Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement.
WGAL | May 23, 2026
F&M political expert Berwood Yost, Director of the Center for Opinion Research, lent
his expertise to WGAL, providing critical context on historical incumbent advantages
as Governor Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity pivot to the general election.
WITF | May 20, 2026
WITF featured the insights of F&M political experts Stephen Medvic, The Honorable
and Mrs. John C. Kunkel Professor of Government, and Berwood Yost, Director of the
Center for Opinion Research, who analyzed primary results and public opinion.
The Philadelphia Inquirer | May 18, 2026
The Philadelphia Inquirer highlighted F&M’s graduation ceremony in its roundup of
the region's most memorable commencement moments, spotlighting the powerful and inspiring
messages delivered to the Class of 2026.
WGAL | May 14, 2026
Temple Now reported that Temple University President John Fry was awarded an honorary
Doctorate of Humane Letters by ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓÆµ & Marshall College, the institution's highest
honor recognizing intellect, creativity, and character.
LNP | LancasterOnline | April 21, 2026
LNP | LancasterOnline reported on a $3.2 million gift to the College from Ken Mehlman
’88, ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓÆµ & Marshall College Trustee and Board Vice Chair, which will launch a
new leadership institute.
WITF | April 20, 2026
WGAL reported on the opening of a new emergency response hub at F&M, highlighting
how the facility will serve the local community and act as a training space for aspiring
student EMTs.
LNP | LancasterOnline | April 17, 2026
LNP | LancasterOnline highlighted the return of local acclaimed poet Monica Sok, who
was featured as an emerging writer at the College's annual Emerging Writers Festival.
LNP | LancasterOnline | April 11, 2026
LNP | LancasterOnline reported on F&M’s Commonwealth Commitment, a new financial aid
initiative that offers free tuition for in-state students from low-income households
and caps tuition costs for middle-income families.
July 24, 2026 The ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓÆµ & Marshall College Alumni Association Board represents 30,000 Diplomats from around the world. The newest members of the Alumni Board began their terms July 1. July 22, 2026 As F&M students departed campus after finals, unwanted items never went to waste thanks to Dips Donate. The campus initiative prevents waste by redistributing usable items instead of discarding them during move-out. Volunteers collected and sorted more than 3,000 donated items, including books, cleaning supplies, clothing, decor, furniture, kitchenware, school supplies, small appliances, and unopened food and hygiene products. July 20, 2026 As Canadian wildfire haze blanketed the mid-Atlantic last week, local news sources turned to experts at F&M for air quality and public health insights. Professor of Geosciences Robert Walter '75 has been monitoring Lancaster’s air-quality index via a sampler machine atop of the Alumni Sports & Fitness Center.The Latest From F&M
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