Lightning Suspected as Cause of Napolitan Alumni House Fire
July 29, 2010
On July 29, 2010, at about 2 a.m., there was a small fire at the historic Franklin College Napolitan Alumni House.

Franklin College Athletic Fields to be Called "Grizzly Park"
July 19, 2010
Franklin College's new athletic fields will be known as "Grizzly Park," in keeping with the wishes of a major donor to the project. Grizzly Park will encompass a new softball field, new tennis courts, a new facility for track and field events, the existing baseball field, practice fields and new fitness trails for runners and walkers. Construction has begun on the east side of campus, with Grizzly Park slated for completion before Thanksgiving of this year.

Franklin College Athletic Training Education Program Wins 2010 Bill Cramer Professional Development Award
July 7, 2010
The Franklin College Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) was recently awarded the 2010 Bill Cramer Professional Development Award. Presented by Cramer Products, Inc., this national award honors the memory of an athletic training legend, Bill Cramer, recognizes ATEP excellence and serves to further the professional development of students within the ATEP.

Franklin College Receives Grant to Support Student Service Members and Veterans
July 7, 2010
Franklin College was recently awarded a $12,000 grant from Operation Diploma, an initiative of the Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University. The grant will help with outreach to and support for the college's student veterans, service members and their families.

Franklin College Dean Named To Indianapolis Opera Board of Directors
June 30, 2010
David Brailow, vice president of academic affairs and dean at Franklin College, was recently named to serve on the Indianapolis Opera board of directors.

Franklin College Educator Recognized With 2010 Phillip Carey Award for Human Relations
June 24, 2010
Diana Hadley, executive director of the Indiana High School Press Association (IHSPA) and lecturer of journalism at Franklin College, was recently recognized by the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) with the 2010 Phillip Carey Award for Human Relations.

Franklin College Pulliam School Of Journalism Receives $20,000 Grant From Ball Brothers Foundation
June 22, 2010
The Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism (PSJ) was recently selected as a winner of the 2010 Ball Brothers Foundation Venture Fund competition, a competitive grant established by the Ball Brothers Foundation (Muncie, Indiana) and administered by the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI). The $20,000 award will help the college establish the Indianapolis News Bureau near the Indiana Statehouse.

Franklin College Employee Receives 2010 Franklin Chamber of Commerce Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award
June 14, 2010
Doug Grant, service-learning coordinator at Franklin College, was presented the 2010 Franklin Chamber of Commerce Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award on Thursday, June 10 at Beeson Hall in Franklin.

Franklin College Faculty Member Selected For Leadership Institute
June 1, 2010
Dr. Shannon Teeters-Kennedy of Franklin, assistant professor of chemistry at Franklin College, was selected to participate this summer in the 2010 Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) Summer Leadership Institute of Early Career Faculty

PNC Provides Franklin College With Grant To Assist Students With Personal Finance Management
June 1, 2010
Franklin College was recently awarded a $3,500 grant from PNC Bank to begin a financial literacy program for its students. The program will be led by Shaun Mahoney, director of student financial services at Franklin College.

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