Meet Our Students
A typical Franklin College student? That would be impossible to describe as our students hail from different backgrounds, possess a variety of skills and talents, and each pursue their education and interests on their own terms. Yet, they all found their fit at Franklin College where personalized education with dedicated faculty mentors is the norm. Check out their stories and discover how they are pursuing their passions at Franklin College.
Larken Adams
Major: graphic design and art history
Topics: Faculty advocates
Emmarae Arensdorff
Major: English
Topics: Franklin College family
Jaycie Blanford
Major: psychology
Topics: Getting involved, leadership opportunities
Alisha Burch
Major: exercise science
Topics: Balancing sports and academics
Alexis Cheatham
Major(s): creative writing and psychology
Topics: mentors, faculty advocates, one-on-one learning
Armani Christopher
Major: exercise science
Topics: Growing up, balancing college and sports, mentors
Gunnar Dittrich
Major: biology
Topics: community, getting involved, making new friends
Brandon Eades
Major: English
Topics: Leadership, building confidence
Grace Esterline
Major: accounting, Spanish
Topics: required classes, literature
Sam Fain
Major: creative writing
Topics: individual instruction, faculty who care
Ben Fears
Majors: philosophy and English
Topics: inclusivity, housing
Vincent Fletcher
Major: psychology
Topics: Transferring from another college, welcoming environment
Dylan Graham
Major: quantitative analysis, applied mathematics
Topics: adjusting to college, mentor teacher
Evan Graham
Major: sports communication
Topics: Faculty support
Dylan Harker
Majors: pure math, applied math, and quantitative analysis
Topics: communication, non-traditional teaching
Kyle Harmening
Major: political science
Topics: advantages of small college, theatre, Individualized instruction
Sam Harrison
Major: English
Topics: required classes, value of liberal arts education
Regan Hendricks
Major: public relations
Topic: developing friendships
Brianna Hutton
Major: exercise science
Topics: Study away trip, educational challenges
Erica Irish
Major: journalism
Topics: Hands-on learning, mentor
Janae Johnson
Major: sociology
Topics: Launch mentor, Welcome Week
Reilly Jones
Major: Business
Topics: Faculty advice; discovering interests
Borden Kennedy
Major: psychology
Topics: Internships
Payton Kittaka
Major: chemistry
Topics: career exploration, internships
Sam Loyd
Majors: English and history
Topics: teaching, hands-on learning, internships
Jessie McClain
Major: public relations
Topic: fitting in, finding your college home
Maggie McComas
Major: English and French
Topics: Study abroad, internships
Taylor McElwain
Major: sociology
Topics: diversity, mentors, gaining confidence
Becca McKinley
Major: English/Creative Writing
Topics: PIVOT
Carolina Puga Mendoza
Major: journalism and French
Topics: diversity, leadership
Kirsten Nielsen
Majors: political science and Spanish
Topics: Greek life, leadership
Bennie Patterson
Major: public relations
Topics: struggles of freshmen, Launch first-year program, being a mentor
Griffin Reid
Majors: political science and history
Topics: leadership, political awareness
Sophia Reynolds
Major: Graphic Design
Topics: Career choice, faculty support
Kaylee Seabolt
Major: history
Topics: one-on-one, individual attention
Brynna Sentel
Major: journalism
Topics: benefits of small college, inclusivity
Addie Smith
Major: Art
Topics: growing up, help of college advisors
Ashley Snoke
Major: history and political science
Topics: International Honors Experience, study away
Jenna Spini
Major: public relations
Topics: mentors, home away from home
Landon Tak
Major: biology
Topics: choosing a major, faculty advocates
MacKenzie Taylor
Majors: elementary education and history
Topics: internships, hand-on learning, discovering career path
Amari Thompson
Major: political science
Topics: diversity, getting involved, internship
Mahalah Wilson
Major: conservation/ecology
Topics: Internships
Quenton Wellington
Major: Sociology
Topics: Athletics, time management