Grace I. Franklin of Ridgefield was recently named to the highly selective Dean's List at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2017-18 academic year. Franklin is one of 438 Colby students-or 23 percent of the qualified student body-to qualify for the Dean's List last semester.
Franklin, a member of the Class of 2021, attended Ridgefield High School and is the daughter of Frederick and Irene Franklin of Ridgefield, Conn. Franklin earned a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher last fall to be included on Colby's highly selective Dean's List. She majored in government and psychology.
Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America's most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby offers a rigorous academic program rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 58 majors or developing their own. Colby's innovative and ambitious campaign, Dare Northward, will support deeper connections between the College and the world and a fully inclusive experience for all Colby students. Colby is home to a community of 2,000 dedicated and diverse students from more than 80 countries. Its Waterville, Maine, location provides unique access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences.