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Lasell won’t be the same without Marie Campagna Franklin and it was truly lucky to have her for as long as it did. What a legacy, what a woman. MCF has always played a bigger role than that of an educator and advisor. And for that, for everything, I will always be grateful, from the very bottom of my heart.

She was a constant source of support for me from day one. She was there to help, to challenge, to listen, and as source of compassion and constant education.

MCF- I am always watching. I love you so much and hope you have the most wonderful retirement. You deserve it. You truly do. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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There aren’t many people in my life I can say made an immediate impact the moment we met. Yet anyone who knows the great Professor Marie Franklin would not be surprised that she is part of that minority.

Like so many others, Professor Franklin is the reason I enrolled at Lasell University. I made this life-altering decision during a COMMS open house back in 2009, where she commanded the room from the moment she walked in. She radiated a warmth and a confidence I could only aspire to emulate as she filled us in on her class curriculum and her experiences as a journalist. Until this moment, I had never had a teacher that made me want to hang on to their every word.

She continued to emulate that confidence and inspire me with every class I took with her, and in all of our long talks – both formal and informal. To this day, I still hang on her every word.

So, when I think of Professor Marie Franklin, it’s not a certain memory that stands out. It’s a feeling. Warm. Supported. Enlightened. And I know I’m not alone. Thank you Professor Franklin for being such a beacon for an entire generation of Lasell graduates!

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In regards to Marie Franklin, I have gotten to chance to be an advisee of for a few years and if that were the extent of our relationship, I would have said it was a good one. Instead, Marie Franklin inspired me, made me want more in life, and felt incredibly welcoming whenever I had the chance to be with her. Franklin knew how to take charge of a class while also making me feel like I am more than just one of her students. Over the years, she has received the nickname "Professor Mom," and deservedly so. After all, like my actual mom, she is interested to hear what I have to say she roots for me to no end, and she wants what is best for me as a student. I have had little exposure to the clubs and activities of Lasell University, but as an observer, I am proud of what Franklin has established with the 1851 Chronicle. Her class material does not take a backseat, as I learned what I needed to know and more through my time with her during JOURNALISM and INVESTIGATIVE & BEAT REPORTING. Her experience at The Boston Globe is not just something she boasts about, she utilizes it within her material to the best of her ability, inspiring me to be a better writer, a better journalist. Who knows where I will end up in life? I could end up in journalism. I could end up in filmmaking. I could end up as a game show host. But if I could live a life half as exciting and rewarding as the one Marie Franklin had, I would be happy.

Enjoy your retirement, Professor Mom. May your days and nights be positively newsworthy!

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My dearest Profa, I will always remember FYS: Italian Food, Film, and Culture. That was where you saw me as the student and person I was about to become. All it takes is for one person to believe in you, and you were that person for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my freshman year the start of an exciting and memorable experience at Lasell. Auguri!

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“My best memories of taking college courses will forever be with Professor Franklin. We were welcomed into every class, in person or Zoom, with her contagious smile and passionate interest in her students. There is a place for her warmth here always at Lasell. Thank you for every opportunity that will arise for me because of what you taught me here.”

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“Best wishes to Professor Marie Franklin and her entire family on her retirement. Marie’s contagious smile lights up every room she walks into. I will forever cherish my experience with Marie as my professor and mentor during my undergraduate career. Best of luck to Marie in her next journey.”

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“I met Professor Franklin at Lasell Day in 2009 in the Yamawaki Auditorium. I was a bright-eyed high school senior with dreams of working for The Boston Globe, so when I heard that Professor Franklin was a former Globe staffer, that piqued my interest. A few days later, the phone rang at my house and my mother handed it to me. It was Professor Franklin, recalling our visit and encouraging me to enroll at Lasell. Thirteen years later, our mentorship and friendship endure, and her legacy at Lasell will endure for years to come.”

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“Marie, I wish you the best in retirement on the Cape! I’ll always remember your dedication to The 1851 Chronicle and your encouragement to help students grow.”

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“MCF, congrats on a spectacular career! I first met you when I took a tour of Lasell back in the fall of 2008, and your pitch was a main reason I chose Lasell. What a great decision that turned out to be! You were a true mentor to me and helped me grow as a student and a person, and I will forever be grateful for that. I would not be where I am in my career without your guidance. Thank you for everything you have done for me and so many other students! I hope many relaxing days in Chatham are in your future! Enjoy retirement!”

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“Professor Franklin inspired me to join The 1851 Chronicle during my sophomore year, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the lessons I have learned. Each class I have taken has taught me something new and provided me with a different skill needed to become a successful journalist. Professor Franklin has continuously motivated me to follow my dreams and pursue my passion. Congratulations on your much-deserved retirement!”