Benjamin Atkinson

PRINCETON — Benjamin Atkinson was awarded a bachelor’s degree in Public Safety Management in a ceremony May 13.

Atkinson, a student at Illinois Valley Community College, received his degree from Franklin University, in Columbus, Ohio, in an educational alliance between IVCC and Franklin University. The alliance provides students the opportunity to earn their bachelors degree on-line, while remaining in their community to complete their on-campus work at IVCC.