A faithful pillar of Faulkner University for more than 47 years, Wilma Phillips was celebrated as the 2026 Alumna of the Year during the annual Marketplace Faith Friday Forums on February 20, 2026. Almost five decades earlier, Phillips moved to Montgomery from Arkansas with her husband, Lanar, who was in…
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Balancing Life and Career With Faulkner University’s Executive MBA
For working professionals who want to advance their careers without putting life on hold, Faulkner offers a fully online Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) program that blends flexibility, academic rigor and Christian values. The program is designed to meet the needs of established business professionals who…
Faulkner Alumnus Matt Oliver Making an Impact in Alabama Government Affairs
Faulkner University alumnus Matt Oliver was recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Award during the 2026 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums for the College of Arts and Sciences’ Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Department. Oliver, a native of Augusta, Georgia, moved to…
10 Advantages of Online Classes
Online education continues to transform how students pursue higher education, offering improved flexibility without sacrificing academic rigor and quality. For students balancing work, family, or other commitments, the advantages of online classes are numerous. At Faulkner University, based in Alabama,…
Faulkner University President Mitch Henry Announces 2026 Benefit Dinner Speakers
Faulkner University President Mitch Henry announced the speakers for the 2026 Annual Benefit Dinner will feature two internationally recognized leaders in national security and global affairs: former CIA Director and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Chief of the United Kingdom’s Secret…
Faulkner University, Alfa Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Education Opportunities
Faulkner University and Alfa Insurance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand educational opportunities for employees, agents and their families. The agreement, signed April 21, 2026, formalizes and strengthens an existing partnership between Faulkner University and Alfa, providing them and Alabama Farmers Federation employees,…
EPIC GAMES DESIGNER JOINS FAULKNER’S DIGITAL MEDIA FACULTY
We are excited to announce that Aaron Washington will be joining the Digital Media Department as an Adjunct Professor. In his full-time role, Washington is a Brand Designer for Epic Games. As a premier interactive entertainment company and 3D engine…
Built for Success: Faulkner Business Alumni Excel Across Industries
Graduates of Faulkner University’s Harris College of Business and the Khadanga School of Executive Education are making their mark across industries. Equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive, they have launched successful careers in nonprofit leadership, entrepreneurship, corporate administration, finance, data analytics and…
Faulkner University, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Become PATH Partners
Faulkner University and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 18, 2026 to establish and fund new training opportunities through Faulkner’s College of Health Sciences. The signing ceremony formalizes a three-year partnership in which HMMA will contribute $200,000 annually to support Faulkner’s Partnering in Alabama for Training in…
Faulkner University Breaks Ground on Academic Resource Center
Faulkner University hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony for its new Academic Resource Center (ARC) on April 10, 2026, at 9 a.m. on the Montgomery campus. A historic day for the university, the groundbreaking heralds the official start of one of the most significant construction projects in…










