b'ALUMNI GREETINGThe Community Relations Team: Sherry Mercurio (Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership 22; M.S. 05) and Aaron Cassady (MBA 24; B.S. 14)Great innovation only happens when people arent afraid to do things differently.Georg Cantor (Mathematician)Welcome to our Innovating Tradition issue of Clocktower, Franklin Universitys alumni magazine. As we celebrate our rich heritage, were excited to showcase how were reimagining education for the future. In this issue, youll discover how were embedding workforce education directly into our curriculum, ensuring our students are career-ready from day one. Were also addressing the critical issues of cost and access, making quality education more attainable for all.Youll be inspired by stories of fellow alumni making waves in their industries, applying their Franklin education to drive innovation and change. Were proud to highlight our alumni award winners, whose achievements exemplify the transformative power of a Franklin degree.As you explore these pages, we hope youll see how Franklin continues to honor its traditions while boldly stepping into the future of education. Your success stories fuel our mission, and were grateful for your continued engagement with our vibrant alumni community.I invite you to use the QR Code on page 3 to provide personal or professional updates and help us continue to share the Franklin story. I am so incredibly humbled by the accomplishments of our alumni and by the generosity Ive seen by those who reach back to help others.I hope you stay involved with the University through our monthly e-newsletter, social media, events and alumni podcast series. In the meantime, keep those stories about your Franklin experience and your continuing achievements streaming into our office. We love hearing from you! Together, we make it possible!Sherry Mercurio, Ed.D. 22|Executive Director, Community Relations02Clocktower | Alumni Greeting'