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…
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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…
Athletic Corner: “Coach Donahoo” Remembered
By Robin “Bird” Bradford Edward (Ed) Welch Donahoo was affectionately known by many as “Coach Donahoo.” He positively impacted hundreds of lives through his many friendships, service in the church, coaching career and mentoring young people. He grew up playing sports…
College of Health Science’s NSSLHA Student Organization Receives National Recognition
The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Chapter at Faulkner University has been awarded Gold Chapter Honors for attaining a distinguished level of achievement in the areas of member recruitment and engagement, community outreach and service, legislative advocacy and…
Karen Pirtle, Four-Time Teacher of the Year Recipient, Honored
Faulkner College of Education graduate, Karen Pirtle is making a difference in her classroom and her efforts have not gone unnoticed as she has been named Teacher of Year not once, not twice, but four times. She has been an…
Founders Day: The Greer Family and their Love for Christian Education
Over 100 years ago, a humble wagon train lumbered down from the hills of Tennessee to the virgin forests of Elmore and Montgomery Counties along the Alabama River as a young family looked for a fresh start. The wagons belonged…