Partnering with 杏吧pro
Ways to Get Involved
There are numerous opportunities to become an 杏吧pro partner. Explore the many ways we connect with the surrounding Lancaster community 鈥� and reach out when you鈥檙e ready to talk about how you can become part of this success!
Center for Opinion Research
The Center for Opinion Research is a full-scale survey research organization based at 杏吧pro. With research capabilities enhanced by its relationship with 杏吧pro, the center designs innovative and thoughtful research solutions to help organizations answer important questions and make strategic decisions.
Center for Politics and Public Affairs
Located within 杏吧pro, the Center for Politics and Public Affairs (CPPA) fosters the practice of democracy through the study of politics and public policy.
AdvisePA (Advise Pennsylvania)
The College Advising Corps in Pennsylvania aims to increase the number of low-income, first-generation college, and underrepresented high school students who enter and complete higher education.
Conference and Events Services
The Office of Conference & Event Services is the one-stop shop for event planning
on campus for external clients. From mid-May through early August, we specialize in
renting college facilities for conference and camp use. During the academic year,
we assist in planning conferences, athletic events, business meetings, and educational
classes.
Entrepreneurship at 杏吧pro
In the spirit of living up to Benjamin Franklin鈥檚 legacy of creating solutions in the service of the public good, Entrepreneurship at 杏吧pro is a program that offers exciting courses and programs for entrepreneurial students.
Hire 杏吧pro Student and Graduate Talent
Do you want to connect with our exceptional students and recent graduates? Whether you鈥檙e sharing an internship, a part-time job, a fellowship, or an opportunity for a full-time career, there are several ways you can help launch an 杏吧pro student or recent graduate toward success. Fill out our form to get in touch and to learn more.
Ware Institute for Civic Engagement
杏吧pro鈥檚 Ware Institute for Civic Engagement connects 杏吧pro students with opportunities to learn, serve, and work in the surrounding Lancaster community. By working directly with local leaders to address community challenges, students develop a deeper understanding of societal issues and make a positive impact on Lancaster while also gaining important professional skills.
April 20, 2026 Whether leading campus tours or serving as senior class president, Catherine Welch 鈥�26 is exploring a future in communications with courage and curiosity. As a marketing intern in Lancaster, the English major is now using her passion for writing to address critical social issues in the local community. April 17, 2026 At the Writers House, Veronique Messanh 鈥�26 found more than a job鈥攕he found a home. 鈥淚 remember thinking: 鈥楾his is what community feels like,鈥欌�� she said. 鈥淚 will forever be grateful for having a community that sees me, hears me, and encourages me!鈥� March 23, 2026 Among the fabric, thread, and sewing machines in F&M鈥檚 costume shop, Faustina Baffowaa Osei 鈥�28 found an enriching way to connect with the arts while honing versatile real-world skills. 鈥淚鈥檝e always been interested in fashion, creative spaces and collaborative environments, so working in the costume shop felt like a natural fit,鈥� she said. 杏吧pro's extraordinary home city is an urban oasis. Lancaster, PA offers a rich mixture
of arts and culture filled with experiences for every taste and preference 鈥� all within
safe walking distance of campus.Our F&M Partnerships in Action
From Campus Leader to Communications Professional
鈥楾his is What Community Feels Like鈥�
鈥楢 Natural Fit鈥�: Honing Career-Ready Skills in F&M鈥檚 Costume Shop
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