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…
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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…
God takes center stage as mother, son graduate together
Hunter Wilson sat in his chair among the hundreds of other Faulkner University graduates in the Garrett Coliseum wearing his black graduation robe, blue stole, cap and tassel. Yes, he was excited to graduate, but not as excited and proud…
Hicks retire after finding fulfillment in Faulkner's mission
Andre Carter poked his head into the small quarters of Dr. Ed Hicks’ office at Faulkner University. He was smiling after just finishing the drive from Tuskegee University, where he is currently a Master’s candidate after completing his undergrad at Faulkner. “I want…
Faulkner intern to Cintas manager, Gore honored for success
When Sheena Ariel Riley Gore first came to Faulkner University as a student, it was because she wanted a place that respected her Christian faith. It would also propel her on a successful career path within the expansive Cintas enterprise.…