The 91Ó°ÊÓÆƽâ°æ Educational Foundation has named Michelle W. Franklin (’91) as recipient of the College’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award.
The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the 91Ó°ÊÓÆƽâ°æ Alumni Association and recognizes 91Ó°ÊÓÆƽâ°æ alumni and former students who have attained extraordinary distinction in their professional field or life. The award is intended to showcase the diversity of 91Ó°ÊÓÆƽâ°æ graduates and their range of influence on our region.
Franklin, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Carilion Clinic, provides strategic direction and operational oversight for nursing services across a complex health system, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and compassion.
Read more about Franklin’s career and find a list of previous awardees.