Franklin University Statement Regarding Jo Ann Davidson

Contact:

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

On behalf of the Franklin University community, we extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Jo Ann Davidson. Her dedication as a board member from 1996 -2017 and her profound impact on our community will be deeply missed. Jo Ann's commitment to education and public service inspired many, and her legacy will continue to guide us. We stand with her family and loved ones during this difficult time, cherishing the memories of her remarkable contributions. May she rest in peace.

-Stan Partlow, Chair, Franklin University Board of Trustees

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).