Academic Initiatives

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Academic Initiatives
Academic Initiatives
Academic Initiatives

January is different at Franklin. Immersive Term offers students study abroad opportunities.

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Academic Initiatives

Global Education

You can learn a lot by studying ecology in a classroom, but sometimes it’s best to explore the rainforest in the rainforest. Be one of Franklin College’s 30 percent of students who travel internationally as you put into practice what you’re learning via study away, international internships or Immersive Term study away courses — all while graduating in four years and earning college credit for your experience.

Undergraduate Research

Photograph of a student presenting research during Scholars' Day at Franklin College.

Undergraduate research at Franklin College promotes deep learning by inviting students to be active participants in the process of discovery.

These mentored, self-directed projects involve inquiry, design, investigation, research, scholarship, discovery, application, writing, and performance. Students often present their work on a local, regional, and national level through conferences and publications.

Scholars’ Day

Each year, after months of detailed research under the direction of faculty mentors, students have the opportunity to showcase their work for faculty, staff, peers and guests on Scholars’ Day.

Completed Student Projects

  • Undergraduate Research Collection
  • Students regularly present at state, regional, and national conferences:
    • Natural Areas Association National Conference
    • Experimental Biology National Conference
    • National Undergraduate Research Conference
    • Chi Beta Phi National Conference
    • Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference
    • Indiana Academy of Science
    • Butler Undergraduate Research Conference
    • Midwestern Psychological Association
    • Mid-American Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference
    • Mathematical Association of America Indiana Conference
    • Indiana Chapter of The Wildlife Society
    • Southern Indiana Conservation Conference
External Scholarships for Graduate Studies

Signature Events

  • Interfaith Understanding Through the Arts and Humanities

    The goal of the annual series is to bridge understanding of the world’s religions by highlighting the differences and similarities of various faith traditions through artistic expressions rooted in the arts and humanities.

  • Convocation Lecture Series

    Franklin College tradition includes hosting an annual Convocation Lecture Series that promotes the ideals of the institution. The college upholds a common set of values that enhances the community and sustains personal, spiritual and professional growth for a lifetime. The college values people of integrity, a commitment to inclusivity, a culture of intellectual curiosity, the drive for innovation and creativity and the spirit of community.