Former Franklin College president sentenced to six years in prison
Thomas Minar, 58, pleaded no contest in March to one count of child enticement and three counts of possession of child pornography.
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Franklin College lands record $3.9M donation from graduate
The donation came from a business leader who earned her bachelor’s degree from Franklin College in 1971, majoring in political science and history.
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Franklin College receives $1.8M gift of real estate
The college intends to use the 29 acres for a biological field station focusing on botany and field ecology studies.
Franklin College promotes acting leader to president
Franklin College on Monday named Kerry Prather as president. Prather was appointed acting president effective Jan. 14 after the school fired President Thomas Minar, who faces three criminal charges related to child solicitation.
Court docs: Fired Franklin president arranged to meet officer posing as 15-year-old
According to a criminal complaint, after exchanging messages with an undercover police officer he thought to be a minor named Tyler, Thomas Minar sent multiple pornographic pictures and other sexual messages through the Grindr app.
Franklin College reforms curriculum
The college of about 1,000 students located in Johnson County said the four-year Pursuit program makes engaged learning an integral part of every student’s college experience.
Franklin College’s Minar stepping down as president
Franklin College President Thomas J. Minar said he had “accomplished the things” he came to Franklin to do and was “looking forward to [his] next challenge.”
Franklin College lands $2M gift from former Eli Lilly executive
The money will be used to create a super endowment that will help fund future projects in perpetuity, Franklin College President Thomas Minar said.
Franklin College names choice to succeed Moseley
Franklin College has chosen Thomas J. Minar, the vice president of development and alumni relations at American University, as its 16th president, it announced Friday.
Data deluge prompts teacher colleges to extend training after graduation
Rattled by new state teacher ratings, the colleges hope to avoid black eyes, themselves.
Franklin College president to retire in 2015
Enrollment at the college has grown and its financial position has stabilized during James G. Moseley’s tenure.
Colleges ramp up Statehouse media coverage
Student-reporting programs at Franklin College, Butler University aid cash-strapped newspapers statewide.
Franklin College makes upgrading its science labs a priority
The small, private college put a new residence hall on the backburner to emphasize student-driven research.
Franklin College receives $4.2 million donation
The contribution from a late school trustee will be used to support an endowment for student scholarships and church relations, in addition to the college’s capital campaign.
Franklin College students turn fry grease into fuel
Franklin College freshmen Jimmy Qualters and Drew Royalty took the idea to the college’s “Green Team” and
sought out the used fryer oil in the college cafeteria.
Franklin College launches $85 million building campaign
Small liberal arts school in Johnson County plans to modernize and expand athletic facilities, classrooms and residence space.
New Franklin College office to help not-for-profits recruit volunteers
Franklin College has a new office that helps Johnson County not-for-profits develop Web sites and recruit volunteers. The
Nonprofit Resource Center was sparked in part by the lack of volunteer coordination during the summer floods of
2008.
Dueling Franklins iron out trademark dispute
Indiana-based Franklin College and Ohio-based Franklin University resolved their legal case last night, with Franklin University
agreeing to take specific steps in its advertisements to distinguish itself from Franklin College.
Franklin College sues like-named competitor over marketing push
Franklin College filed a lawsuit today alleging trademark infringement against Ohio-based Franklin
University, which will open a campus in Castleton this fall. The liberal arts college south of Indianapolis
said the newcomer’s marketing blitz has been too close to Franklin College’s own branding.
Newcomer Franklin University could create marketing mix-up for Franklin College
Ohio-based Franklin University’s move into the Indianapolis market sets up the potential for significant name confusion with
Franklin College, the liberal arts school 30 minutes south of Indianapolis.