In 1987, Joey Burns, a Faulkner University alumnus, returned to his hometown of Grovetown, Georgia, to start the Double “B” Plant Farm with his parents, Johnnie and Barbara Burns. Burns credits his studies in biology at Faulkner—where students learn about…
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Ashley Abrams Uses Her Experience to Advocate for Youth Mental Health
Ashley Abrams, MS ALC CTAPSB, has turned a personal struggle with mental health into a career dedicated to helping others. Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder at the age of 17, she felt embarrassed, ashamed, and scared. With little guidance available…
Faulkner’s Legal Studies Graduate Finds Balance in Law School, Life
Faulkner alumna Mary Nix-Caffee found a holistic approach to balancing life, a young family and her legal career from the strong foundation she received from Faulkner’s Legal Studies department. At 34, she achieved her dream of graduating from law school…
Faulkner, God and Baseball: The Harris Family Story
Dale Harris believes his decision to attend Faulkner University in 1987 was “the providence of God.” After suffering a knee injury that sidelined his dreams of playing college baseball, Harris was still offered a position on the Eagles Baseball Team…
Faulkner’s First DPT Graduating Class Makes History
Dubbed the Fantastic Four, Katie Jackson, Marlei Murray, Jordan Briskey and Jasmine Duff were inseparable as they blazed through the challenges of becoming physical therapists in Faulkner’s College of Health Sciences’ inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. “Those girls,…
Accomplished Alumnus Award Given To Business Graduate
Hunter Wilson graduated from Faulkner University, earning both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree and was honored during the 2024 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums as the Accomplished Alumnus for the Harris College of Business. After earning his Bachelor’s in…
Faulkner Law Enforcement Alumnus Captain Phipps Honored
Faulkner University law enforcement alumnus Captain Daniel Phipps is a graduate of the 285th session of the FBI National Academy and was honored as Faulkner’s Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Arts and Sciences’ Criminal Justice and Legal Studies department.…
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…
Dothan Lawyer Has His Start At Faulkner University
Jacob Payne, a legal studies graduate and law degree holder from Faulkner University, is now practicing personal injury law at Dothan Law Group, LLC in his hometown of Dothan, Alabama. Payne graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies…
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…