Nearly forty years ago, Alfy Smith stood in front of Judge Gene Reese’s courtroom in Montgomery, Alabama after being arrested, charged and sentenced to jail on minor marijuana-related charges. It was his first-ever criminal offense and after he was charged,…
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Elmore County Teacher Mary Jones Openly Shares Her Faith
In her role as the 10th-grade English instructor at Elmore County High School, Mary (Lawless) Jones, an alumna of Faulkner, openly expresses her faith, prompting students to approach her for prayer and participate in praise and worship sessions. Jones is…
Nick Saban to Speak at Faulkner’s 2024 Benefit Dinner
Faulkner University announced Nick Saban will be the speaker at Faulkner’s 2024 Benefit Dinner during a press conference held Tuesday June 4, 2024. President Mitch Henry revealed the news on Faulkner’s Montgomery campus. Faulkner University’s annual benefit dinner is a…
Faulkner University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Granted Accreditation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Effective May 30th, 2024, Faulkner University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program has been granted Initial Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Graduation from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy education program is necessary…
Computer Science Students a Testament to Program’s Growth
Computer science experts are needed now more than ever. For students looking at job opportunities, it is easy to see why such a career would be a desirable option. For students like Daigeona “Dee” Guinn and Kyle Percer, it is…
How Many Hours Per Week Should You Dedicate to Online Courses?
People planning to enroll in online degree programs may wonder how much time they will spend studying for each course. As is true for any type of educational program, planning and scheduling are two key factors in maintaining success. Faulkner…
Dean Kelly: The Voice of Faulkner
Every sport needs a “voice” and Dean Kelly has been that voice as the Public Address (PA) Announcer at Faulkner Eagles ball games for several decades Kelly attended Alabama Christian High School and College (ACC) in the 1970s while his…
Faulkner Computer Science Looks to the Future with New Computer Engineering Degree
You might wonder what the air conditioning unit in your car, the water meter at your house and the checkout line at the local grocery store all have in common. They all require computers to properly function. Not only that,…
Fan, to Player, to Coach: The Early Years of Faulkner Baseball
As a youngster, Steve Phillips watched his older brother Donny play baseball for the Alabama Christian College (ACC) Eagles in the late 1960s with Coach Henry Wright. The Phillips family also attended basketball games in the new Tine Davis Gym…
The Importance of Choosing an Accredited College for Your Online Education
If you are considering your options for online education, we recommend that you only choose accredited online colleges. There are a multitude of advantages associated with accreditation, including access to federal financial aid programs and the marketability of credentials when…