History
Born out of the former Fleming College, Franklin College was chartered in 1969, founded as a non-profit, independent, post-secondary institution. Franklin College is named for Benjamin Franklin, the United States' first ambassador to Europe. Since its incarnation, Franklin has stressed the importance of international studies as the basis for a strong, global education. In 2005, Franklin was granted Swiss university accreditation, in addition to its accreditation as a Delaware institution of higher learning.
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