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| Founded in the belief that education is
vital to living a creative, useful life, Franklin College was named for
Benjamin Franklin, whose original gift of 200 pounds is still part of the
college endowment. Franklin was joined in founding the college by four
signatories of the Declaration of Independence. Marshall College,
established in 1835, was named in honor of Chief Justice John Marshall.
The two colleges merged together in 1853 to become Franklin and Marshall
College under the direction of James Buchanan, the 15th President of the
United States.
Today, Franklin & Marshall College proudly continues its dedication to intellectual freedom and critical learning as fundamental to a democratic society. As its mission statement affirms, this means that it expects students to see connections, to discover community, and to understand the centrality of service to the human endeavor. The Mission of Franklin & Marshall College Franklin & Marshall is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world. For more information, fill in and submit the online form. |
