Franklin University Celebrated its Distinguished Alumni with the Alumni Social Impact Award

Contact:

Sherry Mercurio
Executive Director, Office of Community Relations
(614) 947-6581
Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu

Franklin University, one of the leading educators of working adults in central Ohio, celebrated its 170th Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2022. Along with honoring the graduates, the University recognized Brandon Eugene Curry with the Alumni Social Impact Award.

Brandon is a driven public administrator with years of experience developing workforce strategies and managing community programs. As the director of workforce development & community engagement at Singleton Construction, Brandon leads Singleton’s community outreach initiatives and works diligently to find solutions for sustaining and retaining a viable workforce. 

Brandon’s strong passion for service and volunteerism is evident in the various community projects and initiatives to which he’s dedicated his time over the past decade. However, he’s most proud of is his service as board chair for two amazing organizations, The Center for Disability Empowerment and ICE Mentors. Both organizations work tirelessly to combat social issues and improve the quality of life for marginalized populations of people. 

Brandon’s capacity to positively influence people and projects remains one of his most unique traits, yet he remains committed to learning and growing from others. 

Brandon lives in Pickerington, Ohio. He is a husband, father and the eldest of his four brothers. Brandon currently serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and holds a Master of Public Administration from Franklin and a bachelor’s degree from Wilberforce University. 

About the Franklin University Alumni Awards
The Franklin University Alumni Awards were created to recognize the many achievements of Franklin University alumni, both professionally and personally. The awards, open to all alumni, distinguish accomplishments in three categories: professional excellence, social impact and alumnus of the year. 
One of the three awards will be announced at each of the University's Commencement ceremonies, on a rotating basis. The Franklin University Alumni Advisory Council will consider nominations and applications and will make its recommendations to the University’s president for approval.

About Franklin University

Accredited, nonprofit, and dedicated to educating adults since 1902, Franklin provides onsite course options at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and is an innovator in providing personalized online education. The University offers applied in-demand undergraduate, masters, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. Through agreements with partner institutions, the University also offers international academic programs, including its top-ranked MBA.

Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations for specific academic programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Franklin University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).