FRANKLIN COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT 2026
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 22
3:45 p.m. Robing and pre-service instructions for Richardson Chapel Baccalaureate participants only Wymer Room (lower level)
4:30 p.m. Baccalaureate Richardson Chapel
Sermon:
Rev. Dr. David P. Gushee
Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics Mercer University Atlanta, Georgia
5:30 p.m.
Baccalaureate Reception
Johnson Atrium and Patio Napolitan Student Center Hors d’oeuvre reception for graduates and guests attending Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 23
8:30 a.m. Class Photo Session Branigin Room Graduates report for robing, Napolitan Student Center class photo, & line up
9:45 a.m. Procession
Begins at direction of faculty marshal, Dr. Kerry Smith
10:00 a.m. Commencement Ceremony Spurlock Center Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
Address: Dr. Martha Hoover Restauranteur, Philanthropist, & Founder of Patachou, Inc. & the Patachou Foundation Indianapolis, Indiana
Ceremony concludes at approximately 12:30 p.m.