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Eight New Alumni Council Members Welcomed into the Ranks

The Franklin College Alumni Council has welcomed eight new members into its ranks. Each began a three-year term as of…

Posted Aug 9, 2022

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Meet Alumnus Geoff Doughty, Class of 1972

The daily trains that rattle along the tracks west of campus are as familiar a sight today as they were…

Posted Aug 8, 2022

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Staff Retirements Announced – Together, the Trio Combine for More than 100 Years of Service

Franklin College announces the retirement of three beloved staff members, who together total 106 years of dedicated employment to the…

Posted Aug 4, 2022

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Franklin College family shares its condolences on the passing of Bill Russell

The Franklin College family sadly acknowledges the passing of NBA legend Bill Russell, a 2003 recipient of the Franklin College…

Posted Aug 2, 2022

Events and Lectures

College to Host National Trauma Journalism Symposium

Franklin College has announced a collaboration with the Trust for Trauma Journalism (TTJ) to host the inaugural National Trauma Journalism…

Posted Aug 1, 2022

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College Exceeds Multiple Fundraising Goals

Franklin College announced its 2021-22 fundraising year was once again the most successful in recent college history, continuing to break…

Posted Jul 14, 2022

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College Student Newspaper Announces Editors, Staff

The Franklin is an independent publication managed by student editors at Franklin College’s Pulliam School of Journalism. It is part…

Posted Jul 13, 2022

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Meet Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun ’86

Developing a healthy, safe and vibrant community where all families and neighbors can thrive drives Mayor Tom DeBaun ’86 to…

Posted Jul 11, 2022

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College’s Institutional Advancement Team Earns National Recognition

Franklin College announced its Institutional Advancement (IA) team has been awarded two gold 2022 Circle of Excellence Awards by The…

Posted Jun 30, 2022

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College Announces Spring 2022 President’s and Dean’s List Students

Franklin College has announced the president’s and dean’s list students for the spring 2022 semester. Students named to the president’s…

Posted Jun 14, 2022

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Assistant Professor Selected for Prestigious Seminar

Franklin College’s Jim Alexander, assistant professor of religious studies, has been selected to participate in a multidisciplinary seminar titled, “Teaching…

Posted Jun 14, 2022

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Meet Yuri Smith ’06 and Learn About His Game of Life

Growing up in Indianapolis’ Riverside neighborhood in the 1990s, Yuri Smith ’06 knew he had to be home each night…

Posted Jun 13, 2022