FRANKLIN — Franklin College President Thomas J. Minar, has informed the board that the 2019-2020 academic year will conclude his service to the college as president.
Franklin College Board of Trustees Chairman James Due praised Minar for his efforts on campus and beyond.
“Tom is the architect of Franklin’s recent successes,” Due said. “”On campus, he led the successful fundraising campaign for Franklin’s new $17 million science center, opened the Graduate Health Science Center and introduced new marketing and admissions approaches that have attracted academically successful students. He helped redefine the student experience at Franklin through his focus on improving campus diversity. Beyond Franklin, he has opened doors and developed deep and lasting relationships that have strengthened the college’s profile.”
Minar became Franklin’s 16th president on July 1, 2015. He came to Franklin from American University in Washington, D.C., where he was vice president for development and alumni relations, and previously served 23 years at Illinois institutions. He is a native of the Chicago area.
