Faulkner University celebrated the completion of its new College of Health Sciences with a dedication ceremony on February 28, 2025. The event marked the finalization of construction made possible by the generosity of donors who contributed nearly $19 million for…
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Don Gilliam: A Life of Faith, Service, and Mentorship
As a young boy, Don Gilliam would often see his father in the family living room sitting with a Bible open on his lap. The well-worn leather of the book bore witness to the life that his father would live.…
Fighting Crime and Fried Chicken: Chief Tommie Reese Finds Fulfillment
Fighting crime and frying chicken may seem as though they are incompatible career paths, yet both were childhood dreams that Tommie Reese has found a way to live out. The first being his dream to serve as a law enforcement…
Faulkner University’s Center for Therapy and Research Reaches 34,000 Patient Visits
A Place of “Help and Hope,” Faulkner University is home to the area’s only free therapy and counseling clinic. As of October, it has reached a milestone of delivering its 34,000th patient visit since the clinic’s beginning in 2018. On average,…
Faulkner, Jefferson State Signs Historic Pathway Agreement
Faulkner University has officially partnered with Jefferson State Community College to create a seamless pathway for students transitioning from Jefferson State to complete their bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at Faulkner. Several representatives from both Faulkner University…
Faulkner University to Launch School of Nursing in Fall 2025
Faulkner University is excited to announce the official approval of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, set to launch in August 2025. This marks a significant milestone in the university’s ongoing commitment to expanding its healthcare education offerings and…
Honoring the Legacy of E.R. Brannan: A Dedicated Leader in Christian Education
For nearly a century, E.R. (Eulie Ross) Brannan dedicated his life to Christian education and the expansion of the Lord’s kingdom. Guided by strong values and unwavering faith, Brannan became a cornerstone of Alabama Christian College, now known as Faulkner…
From the Basketball Court to Principal of the Year
From a season-ending injury as a high school basketball player in the 1990s to being named Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals 2023-2024 High School Principal of the Year, Dr. Gregory D. Moore Jr. has always been a leader and…
Celebrating Connection: The 80th Faulkner Bible Lectureship and Homecoming Week
The 80th Faulkner Bible Lectureship marked another remarkable year, coinciding seamlessly with Homecoming Week and culminating in its second annual high-profile debate. Together, these events drew historic numbers of attendees to campus, fostering both physical and spiritual connections. On October…
Faulkner Benefit Dinner Headlining Nick Saban Highlights Adoption and Foster Care
Faulkner University recognized more than 135 foster and adoptive parents, as well as individuals working at foster and adoption agencies, during its annual Benefit Dinner on Oct. 3, 2024. Former Alabama coach Nick Saban headlined the sold-out event. Before the…