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The Franklin & Marshall men's rowing team earned the program's first ever selection to an IRCA/IRA Coaches Poll, ranking 14th in Week 1 of the Division 3 Varsity 8+ Coaches Poll.]]>FANDMROW_IRCA_Week1Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:20:00 EST917008https://godiplomats.com/news/2026/4/6/mens-rowing-diplomats-kick-off-spring-with-tight-racing-at-skidmore.aspxhttps://godiplomats.com/news/2026/4/6/mens-rowing-diplomats-kick-off-spring-with-tight-racing-at-skidmore.aspxMen's Rowing

The Franklin & Marshall men's rowing team kicked off the spring 2026 season competing against hosts Skidmore at the 2026 Skidmore Sprints regatta. The men's Varsity 8 lost just by one second to Skidmore, who was ranked 12th in the country for DIII.]]>MROW_4_6_2026Mon, 6 Apr 2026 11:02:00 EST916994https://godiplomats.com/news/2026/3/19/2026-mens-rowing-season-preview.aspxhttps://godiplomats.com/news/2026/3/19/2026-mens-rowing-season-preview.aspxMen's Rowing

Head coach Bob Brady enters his seventh spring leading the Franklin & Marshall men's rowing team, as the Diplomats prepare for a spring schedule that features seven events beginning with a dual meet at William & Mary during spring break on Thursday, March 19.]]>MROW_2026_Preview_HeaderThu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 EST916937https://godiplomats.com/news/2025/11/13/baseball-built-to-compete-ready-to-lead-athletics-at-franklin-marshall-college.aspxhttps://godiplomats.com/news/2025/11/13/baseball-built-to-compete-ready-to-lead-athletics-at-franklin-marshall-college.aspxBaseball, Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Rowing, Men's Soccer, Men's Squash, Men's Swimming, Men's Tennis, Men's Track & Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Squash, Women's Swimming, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Franklin & Marshall sponsors 28 varsity sports, which is the largest offering among Centennial Conference colleges and universities. Approximately 40% of our students are Division III athletes (or in the case of Wrestling, Division I). We also offer intramural sports and numerous club sports. F&M is among an elite group of liberal arts colleges that maintain exceptional academic standards while also competing in athletics at a highly successful level. The College's primary membership affiliation is in the Division III Centennial Conference. The Diplomats also compete at the NCAA Division I level in wrestling, and sponsor both men's and women's rowing and squash at the varsity level. Our historic mission of educational excellence and deep commitment to the holistic development of our students gives us a distinct perspective on intercollegiate athletics. At F&M, we embrace the educational value of competitive sports and structure our athletic programs to maximize student learning and development. We view our coaches as educators first, and are committed to providing the resources to help them be the best teachers, mentors, and leaders they can be for our students. At F&M, the athletic experience is a meaningful framework to help students succeed in all aspects of life, at college and beyond. To learn more, visit: www.godiplomats.com]]>F&MAthleticsVideoThumbnailThu, 13 Nov 2025 15:52:00 EST416630https://godiplomats.com/news/2025/11/6/general-ken-mehlman-88-makes-historic-7-5-million-gift-to-power-f-m-athletics-and-wellness.aspxhttps://godiplomats.com/news/2025/11/6/general-ken-mehlman-88-makes-historic-7-5-million-gift-to-power-f-m-athletics-and-wellness.aspxBaseball, Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Rowing, Men's Soccer, Men's Squash, Men's Swimming, Men's Tennis, Men's Track & Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Squash, Women's Swimming, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

]]>Mehlman Center NightThu, 6 Nov 2025 11:50:00 EST416607https://godiplomats.com/news/2025/10/29/mens-rowing-mens-varsity-8-takes-3rd-to-conclude-fall-season-at-head-of-schuylkill-regatta.aspxhttps://godiplomats.com/news/2025/10/29/mens-rowing-mens-varsity-8-takes-3rd-to-conclude-fall-season-at-head-of-schuylkill-regatta.aspxMen's Rowing

The Franklin & Marshall men's rowing team concluded the fall season at Saturday's Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, with the varsity men's 8+ taking third in Division III in the Club Championship race.]]>MROW_10_29_2025Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:08:00 EST916581https://godiplomats.com/news/2025/10/29/mens-rowing-mens-varsity-8-top-washington-college-in-dual-meet.aspxhttps://godiplomats.com/news/2025/10/29/mens-rowing-mens-varsity-8-top-washington-college-in-dual-meet.aspxMen's Rowing

The Franklin & Marshall men's rowing team faced Washington College on Saturday in a dual meet, with the men's Varsity 8+ winning both the 3,000 meter race and the 1,000 meter race.]]>MROW_10_29_2025Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:01:00 EST916579https://godiplomats.com/news/2025/10/28/baseball-f-m-shines-in-latest-academic-athletics-rankings.aspxhttps://godiplomats.com/news/2025/10/28/baseball-f-m-shines-in-latest-academic-athletics-rankings.aspxBaseball, Field Hockey, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Rowing, Men's Soccer, Men's Squash, Men's Swimming, Men's Tennis, Men's Track & Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Squash, Women's Swimming, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

LANCASTER, Pa. – Franklin & Marshall College was recently recognized by several major national outlets as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country with several national rankings:]]>Fans CheeringTue, 28 Oct 2025 13:29:00 EST116576https://godiplomats.com/news/2025/9/29/baseball-raise-our-game-launches-2025-campaign-for-athletic-excellence.aspxhttps://godiplomats.com/news/2025/9/29/baseball-raise-our-game-launches-2025-campaign-for-athletic-excellence.aspxBaseball, Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Rowing, Men's Squash, Men's Swimming, Men's Tennis, Men's Track & Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Squash, Women's Swimming, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

It's time to Raise Our Game again! Throughout the month of October, the Franklin & Marshall athletic department will once again be hosting the month-long Raise Our Game challenge. The department has set its most ambitious goal to date as it looks raise $450,000 during the next 31 days. The campaign will run through Thursday, October 31.]]>Raise our Game 2025Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:00 EST416507https://godiplomats.com/news/2025/10/13/mens-rowing-kicks-off-fall-season-at-head-of-the-ohio.aspxhttps://godiplomats.com/news/2025/10/13/mens-rowing-kicks-off-fall-season-at-head-of-the-ohio.aspxMen's Rowing

The Franklin & Marshall men's rowing team opened the fall 2025 slate by taking 8 out of 19 in the Men's Collegiate 8+ at the Head of the Ohio. The men's team also raced in the Men's Collegiate 4+ on Saturday in Pittsburgh.]]>MROW_10_13_2025Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:33:00 EST916539