Location

The 45th Annual MAUPRC is hosted by Franklin College, 101 Branigin Boulevard, Franklin, IN 46131. The campus entrance is off Branigin Boulevard. Conference events are split between two adjacent buildings:
- Franklin College Science Center (Building 3) — all talk sessions (Rooms 104A, 104B, 105, 206), the poster session (Atrium, 1st Floor), and the hospitality room (Room 205).
- Napolitan Student Center, Branigin Room, 2nd Floor (Building 8) — registration, check-in, continental breakfast, and the lunch / Graduate School Panel.
Parking: Free guest parking is available in the Hamilton Avenue and Park Avenue lots (marked with green stars on the campus map below). All other lots on campus require a Franklin College permit (student, employee, commuter, or reserved), so please park only in the marked guest lots.
Check-in and breakfast open at 7:30 AM in the Branigin Room of the Napolitan Student Center. Pick up your name tag and program book there before the first session at 8:30 AM.
WiFi on campus: connect to "Franklin College Guest" — no password needed
- Franklin College Campus Map (Guest Parking Marked)

Hotel Options for MAUPRC 2026 (April 24-25)

1. Hampton Inn & Suites (contact: Debbie Speziale)

Address: 361 Paris Drive, Franklin, IN 46131
Contact: 317-668-5080
Arrival April 24, departure April 25 or 26
20 Queen/Queen rooms $134.00 + tax
20 King w/sofa sleeper rooms $134.00 + tax
Group Name: Franklin College Undergraduate Research Conference (MAUPRC)
Link: https://group.hamptoninn.com/gaubwy
Rooms available at conference rate via link until April 6, 2026.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Franklin (contact: Shannon Sizemore)

Address: 350 Paris Drive, Franklin, IN 46131
Contact: 317-739-3999
Arrival April 24, departure April 25 (5-10 available night of April 25 as well)
15 King rooms (1 King bed w/sofa sleeper) $139.00 + tax
15 2-Queen rooms $139.00 + tax
Link: Book your group rate for MAUPRC
Rooms available at conference rate via link until March 24, 2026.

Other Options (no blocks reserved or special pricing)

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus

Address: 12210 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh, IN 46124
Contact: 812-526-8600
Website: Hilton Garden Inn Columbus

Best Western Edinburgh/Columbus

11780 N. US Highway 31, Edinburgh, IN 46124
812-526-9883
Website: Best Western

Hampton Inn By Hilton Columbus/Taylorsville/Edinburgh

12161 N. US 31, Edinburgh, IN 46124
812-526-5100
Website: Hampton

Comfort Inn Edinburgh- Columbus

11711 N. US 31
Edinburgh, IN 46124
812-526-9899
Website: Comfort Inn

Staybridge Suites Indianapolis South- Greenwood

1475 American Way
Greenwood, IN 46143
877-238-8889
Website: Staybridge Suites

Best Western Plus Greenwood/Indy South Inn

1281 South Park Drive
Greenwood, IN 46143
317-865-0100
Website: Best Western

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Greenwood by IHG

1180 Wilson Drive
Greenwood, IN 46143
317-881-0600
Website: Holiday Inn

Dining in Franklin, IN

Downtown Franklin - Local Restaurants

The Willard

Address: 99 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 738-9991

Website: https://thewillard.com/

Greek's Pizzeria and Tap Room

Address: 18 E Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 739-3900

Website: https://www.greekspizzeria.com/

Shale Creek Pub

Address: 178 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 868-2200

Website: https://www.shalecreekbrewing.com/

Blue Cactus

Address: 188 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 868-5200

Website: https://bluecactustacosandtequilabar.com/

Court Street Cafe

Address: 39 E Court St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 739-0208

Website: https://www.franklincoc.org/court-street-cafe

Chain Restaurants

Chili's

Address: 2299 N Morton St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 736-6162

Website: https://www.chilis.com/franklin-college/menu

Applebee's

Address: 700 N Morton St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 736-1991

Website: https://www.applebees.com/

Chicago's Pizza

Address: 1047 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 736-5108

Website: https://chicagospizza.com/

Things to Do

The Historic Artcraft Theatre

Address: 57 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131

Showing Friday, April 24: Notting Hill at 7:30 pm

Phone: (317) 736-6823

Website: https://www.historicartcrafttheatre.org/

Wild Geese Bookshop - small, independent bookstore

Address: 40 E Madison St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 494-6545

Website: https://www.wildgeesebookshop.com/

Hi-Way Lanes Bowling Alley

Address: 400 N Morton St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 736-5177

Website: https://hiwaylanes.com/

Ten Pins - Duckpin Bowling

Address: 27 W Monroe St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 739-3578

Website: https://10pinsfranklin.com/

Franklin Skate Club - Roller skating rink

Address: 2680 N Morton St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 738-3775

Website: https://franklinskateclub.com/

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Address: 1172 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131