Press Release

MORE THAN 200 ATTEND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY GRAND OPENING

INDIANAPOLIS, IN –

On Wednesday, October 14, Franklin University hosted a grand opening event, officially celebrating the University’s new Indianapolis location.  More than 200 business and community leaders attended the event that showcased the University’s new 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility on the northeast side of Indianapolis.

Dr. David Decker, President of Franklin University; Dr. Michael Szakaly, Dean of the Indianapolis location; Melissa Ingwersen, Chair of the Franklin University Board of Trustees; and Joel Reuter, Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, participated in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.  Grand opening attendees commented on the facility’s state-of-the-art amenities, the helpful staff, and numerous opportunities for students in Indianapolis.

Over the past six months, in addition to building out its new facility, the University named a local dean, hired an expert administrative staff, and retained experienced faculty members.  First-semester classes kicked off   Sept. 8, with great enthusiasm and interest from central Indiana’s working adults looking to improve their education and career options. The University’s convenient Castleton location, flexible class schedule that accommodates busy adults, and in-demand educational programs have contributed to Franklin University’s early success in the Indianapolis marketplace. First-semester classes include undergraduate learning strategies, writing, management, and other business courses.

Since announcing plans to open an Indianapolis location in May, Franklin University has received inquiries from students across Indiana. Interested students and business leaders are encouraged to stop in for a tour Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.  In addition to attracting interest from students, Franklin University continues to generate significant attention from top employers in Indianapolis looking for trained employees with higher degrees.

“Launching the new school has been an exhilarating journey,” said Dr. Michael Szakaly, Dean of Franklin University’s Indianapolis location. “Now that classes have started, we can see the fruits of our labor. We all feel very fortunate and humbled that Franklin University has been so well-received by the Indianapolis community. We continue to meet with potential students, faculty members, and future employers for our graduates. This grand opening event allowed us to share the University’s many benefits with all of these groups. We’re off to a great start, and we’re very optimistic about our future in the Indiana marketplace.”

Franklin University is known in the higher education industry as a premiere provider of quality, affordable educational programs for busy adults. The University offers 25 undergraduate majors and three graduate programs with courses offered online and on-campus. The new facility is conveniently located in Castleton at Allison Pointe Office Park near the intersection of 82nd Street and Allisonville Road. The location features high-tech classrooms, a learning resource center, computer lab, wireless connectivity, and quick-use student kiosks.