Springer-Franklin College

Springer College was constructed in 1964 at a cost of $939,794.51. The hall was built to house 316 men. The building was named after Mr. O.B. Springer, a graduate of Murray State and presently a business man in Henderson, KY. Springer was a member on the Board of Regents from 1950-58 and 1960-70.

Franklin College was constructed in 1962-63 at a cost of $1,015,450.65. The hall was built to house 330 men. The building was named after Mr. Hollis C. Franklin, a banker from Marion, KY. He served on the Board of Regents from 1947-56.

In the fall of 1997, the two residence halls merged to form Springer-Franklin Residential College. These buildings are the hub of the college. The college consists of the residents of the buildings, commuter members, faculty and staff. The college has approximately 1700 members. The activities naturally center around the two buildings. Each building has a Residence Director and a Residence Assistant for each wing. The terrapin is the mascot of Springer-Franklin and the college's colors are green, white and yellow.