Franklin College

101 Branigin Blvd, Franklin, IN 46131-2598 -  View Map

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• Franklin College is a four-year liberal arts and science institution. The college offers 25 academic majors to students and eight pre-professional programs, including pre-law, pre-medicine and pre-dentistry.
• Franklin College was founded in 1834 making it one of the oldest colleges in Indiana. When Franklin College opened in 1834, the campus consisted of one white frame house. It has since expanded to include Old Main (a combination of Chandler, Bailey and Stott Halls) and Shirk Hall, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as one other classroom building, six residence halls, the Chapel, the Eli Lilly Campus Center, the B.F. Hamilton Memorial Library, and the William R. and Clarice V. Spurlock Physical Education Center. In 1842, Franklin became the first college in Indiana to admit women.
• Franklin’s campus consists of 74 wooded acres and 26 buildings including two that are listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Franklin also offers more than 60 different student organizations on campus. This includes academic clubs, student congress, intramural athletics, political or religious groups, fine arts activities, Greek life, honorary organizations and professional groups.
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In the News:

• More young adults living with parents (Louisville Courier-Journal)
  posted on September 26, 2011 at 02:38:54 am
  Savannah Williams, of Winchester, Ind., expected to live with her parents for two months after she graduated from Franklin College, where she studied Spanish and education. But two months has turned into two years.
• Surplus means bonus for state employees (Nuvo)
  posted on July 18, 2011 at 06:53:14 pm
  Gov. Daniels announces a one-time boost to the paychecks of state employees thanks to greater-than-expected efficiencies that resulted in a surplus. by Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism By Megan Banta On Friday morning, Gov. Mitch Daniels said he would give state employees a one-time pay dividend as a reward for their efforts contributing to Indiana's $1.18 billion in reserves at the ...
• Campaign finance concerns linger (Nuvo)
  posted on July 12, 2011 at 01:39:32 pm
  Critics call for reduced special interests influence and greater access to local-level campaign finance records. by Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism By Megan Banta Advocates for more transparent government say that, though campaign finance laws in Indiana are pretty good, some reforms are necessary.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
• Offensive spark energizes Tigers to shut-out victory (DePauw)
  posted on July 11, 2011 at 05:01:02 am
  The men's soccer team recorded a season-high three goals Saturday as it defeated host Franklin College, 3-0.DePauw got on the board quickly when senior midfielder Kaes Kamman scored an unassisted goal at the 11:00 mark.
• Etc. (Chronicle-Tribune)
  posted on July 9, 2011 at 12:52:16 am
  Orme Jr. graduates from college Wilford Lee Orme Jr., son of Larry and Belinda Nelson, Hartford City, graduated May 21 from Franklin College with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre.

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