Welcome to this edition of Clocktower, Franklin University’s alumni magazine. 
This year’s theme, “One Community. Infinite Journeys.” highlights the shared Franklin 
experience that unites our alumni across generations, disciplines and geography.
Over the course of the past year, the alumni team has traveled across Ohio, 
throughout the country, and around the globe to meet — and re-connect — 
with alumni. These moments, listening firsthand to your stories about career journeys 
and personal accomplishments, reinforce how amazing our alumni community truly is.
In these pages, you’ll see how Franklin continues to evolve to meet workforce needs 
while making high-quality education even more accessible. This issue spotlights 
our nursing and education programs, as well as how work-based learning, innovative 
delivery models and strong community partnerships prepare professionals to make 
a difference in their communities.
As you explore this issue, I hope you see elements of your own experience reflected 
in these stories and feel proud to be a part of our shared legacy. Your connection 
to Franklin and continued engagement helps to ensure our university remains 
a place where opportunity becomes achievement.
I invite you to use the QR code on page 3 to share your story so we can continue 
to amplify the ways you leverage the knowledge and skills you gained at Franklin. 
I’m inspired by the impact our graduates are making and deeply grateful for the 
generosity so many alumni show to support current students.
Stay connected through social media, events, our monthly e-newsletter, and alumni 
podcasts, and please keep your Franklin stories coming. We love hearing from you.
Sherry Mercurio, Ed.D. ’22
Executive Director, Community Relations
ALUMNI GREETING
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Clocktower | Alumni Greeting
The Community Relations Team: 
Nancy Smith, Sherry Mercurio (Ed.D. ’22 + M.S. ’05) and Aaron Cassady (MBA ’24 + B.S. ’14)
The power of community is that it allows us to stand together, even 
as we grow in different directions. - ADAPTED FROM MARGARET MEAD

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