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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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June and July 2026
The June 2026 ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓÆµ & Marshall College Poll was referenced in several news outlets including , , , , , , and .


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. 

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Meet F&M's Alumni Association Board

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July 22, 2026

Dips Donate Thousands of Items During Move-Out

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

F&M Experts Weigh in on Wildfire Air Quality

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.



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