Michael Wooldridge can still remember a time when he struggled to do a single pullup. Now after joining the Montgomery area United States Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Detachment 019, he’s able to string more than a dozen…
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Bible Graduate Serving Central Church of Christ in T-Town
After graduating from Faulkner with a degree in Bible, Scott McCown is now one of three ministers at Central Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He serves as the pulpit minister there. Before that, he served as a youth minister…
Supporter Spotlight: Dorothy Kervin Newell
By Barry L. Buford, J.D. Virginia Curtis Henley and Dorothy Kervin Newell were good friends and both have left a legacy for Faulkner University and Christian education. The friendship began at church in Spanish Fort, Alabama where Virginia’s husband, Lavon…
Heal The Heroes: How College Of Health Sciences Physician Gives Back
Taking care of our veterans’ physical and spiritual needs is a priority for Dr. Lesley Parrish, DPT, assistant professor with Faulkner University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. Last year, Parrish said yes to an invitation she received to fly over…
Digital Media Degree Led By ESPN’s Tommie Lee Washington Coming to Faulkner Fall 2024
A brand-new degree in digital media is coming to Faulkner in fall 2024 and will be led by none other than ESPN’s Tommie Lee Washington, the man who revolutionized the sports entertainment network with its iconic motion media and dynamic…
Julie Knapp Inspires Students at Georgia Christian
When the “lightbulb” goes on in a student’s mind, it’s the most rewarding experience of Julie Knapp’s day. As a teacher, Knapp loves to see her students grow through learning new concepts. “Currently I’m a teacher for 6th & 7th…
Faulkner to Move to Four-Day Class Schedule in Fall 2024
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Faulkner University leadership announced on February 5, 2024, an important and positive change in the university’s academic calendar. Beginning in the Fall 2024 semester, Faulkner will transition to a four-day class schedule. This decision, reached through careful consideration…
Dalraida Church of Christ Blesses Faulkner University with 33-Passenger Bus
Thanks to the enormous generosity of the leaders and members of Dalraida Church of Christ, Faulkner University now has a 33-passenger bus for its athletic and missional needs. During the 2023 Giving Tuesday campaign, one of the needs Faulkner advertised…
Faulkner University to Add Computer Engineering Degree in Fall 2024
Computer engineering is coming to Faulkner in fall 2024 as the university officially adds to its offerings one of the most “in-demand” degrees according to collegeconsensus.com. Faulkner’s brand-new Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering will be added to the university’s ever-popular computer…
Soaring For Souls
By Audrey Tindoll “It’s better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than in the air wishing you were on the ground.” This is a famous saying used by pilots worldwide, including Faulkner’s own Kasey Oakley. As…