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For Immediate Release: October 14, 2011

Best in Business

Columbus, Ohio — Franklin University, a leader in educating working adults, is proud to announce it has been named the Best in Business for Online education winner in this year’s Columbus C.E.O. magazine reader survey.  This honor adds validation to the University’s long-standing reputation for providing access to quality education.

Winners of the fourth annual readers’ survey were announced in the publication’s November edition (released Oct. 14, 2011).  As part of this year’s survey, Online Education was added to the list of 70 business categories.

“Our mission, to provide high quality, relevant education enabling the broadest possible community of learners to achieve their goals, is for many achieved through our online learning opportunities,” said Dr. David Decker, President of Franklin University. “With so many online providers to choose from today in the marketplace, it is indeed an honor to be recognized for our quality online learning experience.”

Franklin's online degree programs offer the reputation, flexibility, and affordability needed for today’s working adults. As an accredited University, Franklin’s online curriculum offers the same quality learning experience as its on-campus offerings, creating the freedom for students to choose the delivery format that best meets their learning style and life demands.  For more information on Franklin University’s Online Learning visit:

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Learn more about undergraduate programs offered online.

Learn more about graduate programs offered online.

About Franklin University
Founded in 1902, Franklin University is one of the leading and most experienced educators of adult students. Annually, more than 11,000 students attend Franklin, both at its Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, three Central Ohio locations, and at its newest location in Indianapolis, in addition to online. Franklin offers 30 undergraduate majors (including the new B.S. in Nursing (RN-BSN) Major available this Winter) as well as five graduate programs and graduates more than 1,500 students annually through its three academic colleges. The University’s MBA program is offered internationally through agreements with institutions in Europe and the Middle East. Further information regarding Franklin University can be found at www.franklin.edu.

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