Franklin University Marks 180th Commencement with Celebration of Graduates and Pathway Portal Achievements

Contact:

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

Franklin University proudly announces its 180th Commencement Ceremony, to be held Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at 2 p.m. (ET), at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

This milestone event will honor the achievements of hundreds of graduates who have reached the culmination of their academic journeys. Family, friends, faculty, and staff will gather to celebrate the resilience, determination, and success of Franklin students who balanced education with the many demands of work, family, and community.

Among this year’s graduates are nearly 75 students completing their degrees through Franklin's Pathway Portal, including the University’s first-ever graduate from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Since its launch, the Pathway Portal has helped more than 6,000 students nationwide continue their education, reflecting Franklin’s longstanding commitment to access and opportunity.

The ceremony will also feature a student speaker who embodies Franklin’s mission: Ronald Treisch. Ronnie has spent the past six years in law enforcement, supporting individuals in crisis and navigating high-pressure situations. His work inspired a passion for psychology and a drive to move from reactive responses to proactive support. With his bachelor’s degree in psychology, Ronnie aims to help people earlier and make a lasting, positive impact.

Franklin’s 180th Commencement stands as both a celebration of individual accomplishment and a collective reminder of the transformative power of higher education.

Event Details
Family, friends, and the community are invited to join the celebration by watching the ceremony live at franklin.edu/commencement. A recording will also be available so graduates can relive the day and share their accomplishments with loved ones. 

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).