Franklin College Senior Shines as Runner-Up in Statewide Historical Research Award

Franklin College senior Josie Lyons was recently named the runner-up for the Bennett-Tinsley Award. This statewide award supports undergraduate research and writing in history. Lyons' paper on the American Woman Suffrage Movement in Indiana focused on the contributions of female college students. She was recognized at the annual Indiana Association of Historians meeting in early April.

The Bennett-Tinsley Award, supported by the Indiana Historical Bureau, recognizes outstanding historical research by Indiana students. Lyons' paper, titled 'The American Woman Suffrage Movement: Connecting the Pieces between Suffragettes, Indiana, and College Campuses,' was developed from a U.S. history course with guidance from Dr. Lourdes Hurtado and Dr. Katie Streit.

Upon receiving the award, Josie Lyons expressed gratitude and noted the award's role in her decision to pursue graduate studies. Lyons, graduating with distinction on May 18, has been involved in academics, athletics, and the Pi Beta Phi Sorority at Franklin College.

Lyons also presented her research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Long Beach, California. This allowed her to share her work with a broader audience and highlighted the quality of Franklin College's programs. Her participation in the conference marked a significant achievement in her academic career.

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