Faulkner University was recently ranked the top university in the state and #7 in the nation for having the best Executive MBA online degree programs by The Best Master’s Degrees. The ranking considered accreditation and raw affordability when profiling the…
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Faulkner became Jeannie Allen's family, 'spiritual anchor'
Throughout her time as a student at Faulkner University and her professional career, Jeannie Allen felt God’s hand place her where she needs to be, she said. When Jeannie’s family hit hard times, Faulkner became her “spiritual anchor.” “I was…
Mission Possible: Faulkner graduate helps area youth find success
After graduating from Faulkner University, Amanda Greene is now making an positive impact every day in the lives of her students in Montgomery Public Schools and the children who participate in The Mission Possible Initiative, a nonprofit in Montgomery. As director…
Faulkner Board of Trustee, Dr. Swaid awarded ASF's Healing Hands Award
Faulkner University’s Board of Trustees, world-renowned neurological surgeon, Dr. Swaid N. Swaid, M.D., was recently awarded the Healing Hands Award by the ASF Foundation. The Healing Hands Award is a “recognition of unique actions by individuals to promote the concept…
Faulkner graduate, Julie Powell finds calling to teach in Elmore County
Born and raised in Louisiana, Julie Powell graduated from Louisiana State University in 1998 with Bachelor of Arts in mass communication with a minor in English, but soon decided it was time for a career change. She returned to school and…
Graduate, Jennifer Robinson honored for work in MPS
A graduate from Faulkner University, Jennifer Robinson decided to stay in Montgomery and start a successful career as a teacher. She was recently honored by her alma mater as the College of Education’s Young Alumna of the Year. After graduating…
Britney Fureigh finds success as Pike Road Elementary School lead learner
Britney Fureigh found a successful career in teaching at the new Pike Road School after she received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 2002 from Faulkner. While at Faulkner, she played on the volleyball and softball teams on full…
Phillip Calvert named Faulkner University's new Chief of Police
Faulkner University officially welcomed Phillip Calvert as the new Chief of Police of Faulkner’s Campus Safety & Police Department on May 31, 2018 after he served as Faulkner’s interim chief of police since March. He has been employed at Faulkner since April 2012 and was…
Faulkner University strengthens friendship with Chinese partners
An international friendship that has remained strong for nearly a decade was made evident again as Faulkner University hosted three professors from Xiangyang, China, last week. The visit was a part of a cultural exchange program between Faulkner University and…
Faulkner graduate shares love of literature by opening book shop
Annie Butterworth Jones found a way to share her love of books by opening her own book shop just a few years after graduating from Faulkner University. She graduated from the Great Books Honors College at Faulkner in 2007 with…