Campus News

Franklin College Continues Green Initiative with Earth Day Celebration in April
April 23, 2010
Franklin College's department of Planning, Plant and Technology will continue its green initiative by hosting two Earth Day events on campus: A movie on world water resources, and a luncheon with keynote speaker Steven Cohen, executive director of The Earth Institute in New York City and 1974 alumnus of Franklin College.

Daughter of Fidel Castro to Speak at Franklin College on April 15
April 16, 2010
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Alina Fernandez, daughter of Fidel Castro, will present the final lecture in the Franklin College 175th anniversary lecture series on Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m. in the Branigin Room in the Napolitan Student Center.

Indianapolis Opera Ensemble to Perform at Franklin College
March 16, 2010
Franklin College will host the Indianapolis Opera Ensemble Monday, April 12 at 8 p.m. in Custer Theater in Old Main.

Franklin College to Host Indiana Court of Appeals Oral Argument
March 16, 2010
Franklin College will host an Indiana Court of Appeals Oral Argument on Thursday, March 25 at 11 a.m. in the Richardson Chapel.

Franklin College to Host Solstice Concert During Family Weekend
March 16, 2010
Franklin College will present a Spring Solstice Concert during Family Weekend Friday, March 19 at 5 p.m. in Custer Theater in Old Main.

Franklin College Receives Federal Award with Distinction for Commitment to Service-Learning & Civic Engagement
March 15, 2010
Franklin College was named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for the third year in a row by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Mary Helak Named Grizzlies' New Head Coach
March 15, 2010
Mary Helak has been appointed head volleyball coach and assistant athletic director at Franklin College, Director of Athletics Kerry Prather announced today.

Franklin College Alumnus Named to Board of Trustees
March 8, 2010
Franklin College alumnus, Dr. Michael W. O'Dell, has recently joined the Franklin College Board of Trustees.

Franklin College Hosting Two Women's History Month Events
March 5, 2010
Franklin College will host two Women's History Month events during March.

Grizzlies Play at Illinois Wesleyan in 1st Round of NCAA Tournament
March 4, 2010
The Franklin College women's basketball team will travel to Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Ill. to play in the first round of the 2010 NCAA Division III tournament, as announced by the organization's selection committee today.

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