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Key Points:

• A season-ending injury led Ben Farmer 鈥�25 to new opportunities for growth and involvement.
• He became a campus leader, serving as President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and a Resident Assistant.
• He competed as a multi-sport athlete in both football and men鈥檚 tennis.
• He earned degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology and studied abroad in the Netherlands.
• He gained hands-on experience through a law enforcement internship and alumni connections.
• He plans to attend a police academy and pursue a career as a K-9 officer.

When tight end Ben Farmer 鈥�25 broke his leg early in the season during his first year with the Lebanon 芭乐视频官网 College , he thought the injury would hinder his college experience. However, this difficult circumstance ultimately provided him with unexpected opportunities.

Farmer, a four-year member of LVC鈥檚 football squad and a three-year member of the , suffered this injury in football鈥檚 2022 junior varsity game against Lycoming College. While being unable to compete on the gridiron, he became involved with groups such as DiscipleMakers Bible Study and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). He went on to serve as the President of FCA for two years. Farmer said that he also focused more on his education during this time.

鈥淏reaking my leg became a blessing instead of a setback,鈥� Farmer said. 鈥淢y injury allowed me to open my eyes to different LVC events, clubs, jobs, and organizations to get involved with. I became close with my football teammates and other student-athletes, and I met people in different clubs whom I would have never interacted with if I hadn鈥檛 broken my leg.鈥�

Farmer, who graduated with Criminal Justice and Sociology degrees in December 2025, also studied abroad in the Netherlands during the summer before his sophomore year. Farmer learned about the Resident Assistant (RA) program during his first year, prompting him to become an RA for the next three years at the College.

鈥淎s an RA, I created lifelong friends with other RAs and even some of my residents,鈥� Farmer said. 鈥淏eing an RA allowed me to make a positive impact on others鈥� lives. I would definitely say that being an RA is one of many highlights during my LVC career.鈥�

After recovering from his injury, Farmer returned to the football field and the tennis court. He was a member of LVC鈥檚 men鈥檚 tennis team that won the 2022-23 Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Commonwealth Championship and reached the NCAA Tournament, which is one of his favorite memories as a student-athlete. Farmer also contributed to the team鈥檚 postseason runs during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. Additionally, he appeared in 10 games for the College鈥檚 football team in 2025, helping the Dutchmen reach the Centennial-MAC Bowl Series.

鈥淢y student-athlete experience was amazing,鈥� Farmer said. 鈥淎t LVC, I had the opportunity to play two collegiate sports while receiving a superlative education. Students, staff, and faculty are very supportive of their athletes and were some of the best fans. My professors worked with me when I had to miss classes or events due to athletic competitions. LVC professors want to see their students succeed in all aspects of their lives.鈥�

Farmer was recognized by the College for his contributions to the campus community at the 2026 Student Affairs Leadership and Service awards with the Outstanding Returning Resident Assistant of the Year Award. At the 2025 ceremony, he received the Merle L. Wise 鈥�53 Memorial Fund Award, the Outstanding Community Builder of the Year Award, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award. In previous years, Farmer received the First-Year Student Leader of the Year Award and Student Leader of the Year Award as a sophomore.

Farmer graduated from LVC a month after the end of his senior football season and is pursuing a law enforcement career. He also plans to attend a police academy, beginning in August or September. Last summer, he interned as a Seasonal Police Officer in Bethany Beach, Del., due to a connection he made with an LVC alumnus, Benjamin Tressler 鈥�23, during his first year at the College. Tressler is an officer with the Bethany Beach Police Department.

鈥淚 carried out the duties of a police officer and built relationships with store owners, town officials, and most importantly, the public,鈥� Farmer said. 鈥淚 formed relationships and connections with officers from many different agencies, which I will be able to use in the future. This experience proved to me that I want to go into Law Enforcement as my career.鈥�

Farmer aspires to eventually work as a K-9 Officer. During his time at LVC, Farmer conducted research and presented at the International Criminal Justice Convention in Denver, Colo., while also learning about criminal justice when studying abroad in Europe. He expressed gratitude to the College for these experiences, as they have opened doors for him to pursue law enforcement positions at the state and federal levels.

鈥淟VC is truly my second home and the best school that I could have ever attended,鈥� Farmer said. 鈥淟VC means a lot to me and has allowed me to become the best version of myself. I am forever thankful for the experiences, friendships, and connections I made at LVC that the Lord blessed me with.鈥�