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Franklin College Honors Local Greek Leaders with Prestigious Initiation
Franklin College recently welcomed 20 students into the Omicron Xi Chapter of the Order of Omega, a leadership honor society. The initiation ceremony took place on April 17, 2024, and highlighted the college's long-standing ties with Greek-letter organizations, dating back to 1860. The Order of Omega selects members who rank in the top three percent for leadership, academic performance, and community involvement.
Franklin College Launches New Game Development Program for Aspiring Local Tech Talent
Franklin College will introduce a new academic concentration in Game Development in the fall semester. This concentration, part of the software engineering major, is designed to prepare students for careers in the video game development industry, which has a market value of $185 billion. The program will include courses in programming, design, art, audio, user interface, and writing.
Softball sectionals: Seniors & freshmen deliver, trophies hoisted, early regional preview
There were a number of close calls amidst the first round of sectional championship games Wednesday. Here's what happened during the third night of the Indiana high school state softball tournament. There will be Players of the Week for sectionals, so send me your nominees either via Twitter (my DMs are open) or...
Franklin College's Own Hero: Student Saves Lives in Local Emergencies, Honored Alongside Mentor
Emma McLeish, a junior at Franklin College, received the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award for Professional Responders. She was recognized for her effective response in two emergencies in 2023. McLeish, an exercise science student, aims to work in the medical field.
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