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Roosevelt Chapman: The First African-American Student at Faulkner
Roosevelt Chapman Fifty-nine years ago, Roosevelt Chapman made history as one of the first African American students to attend Faulkner, then called Alabama Christian College (ACC). Roosevelt Chapman died March 20, 2022, yet his legacy lives on. In a time...
Don Gilliam: A Life of Faith, Service, and Mentorship
As a young boy, Don Gilliam would often see his father in the family living room sitting with a Bible open on his lap. The well-worn leather of the book bore witness to the life that his father would live. As Don watched his father’s steady hand move across the pages,...
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Faculty Spotlight: Cate Valentino
Cate Valentino is a part of Faulkner's Occupational Therapy program. Doctor of Occupational Therapy : Cate Valentino OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor Years at Faulkner? This is my first year at Faulkner and I am honored to be part of such a wonderful...
EAGLE Spirit in the 1960s
Helen Baker, Martha Baker Jackson, and Carol Haynes Godwin, who led the Eagle Spirit at Alabama Christian in the 1960s, returned to campus for the annual ACC Summer Reunion in June 2024. Helen Baker, who was a student at Alabama Christian’s Ann Street Campus...
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How to Get Your Ph.D. in Biblical Studies Online
As technology evolves and flourishes, earning a degree is becoming more accessible than ever. Online degree programs make every level of education easily attainable, up to and including the highest rung – the doctorate. Faulkner University is a Christian liberal arts...
Incorporating Inclusion in Presentations
Incorporating inclusion in presentations has a variety of benefits for both the presenter and the viewer. Taking time to ensure accessibility and inclusion are woven throughout a presentation helps create a welcoming environment and decreases the chance of...
Effective Feedback That Feeds “Forward”
Effective feedback between professors and students is necessary to facilitate learning. It improves understanding, while also encouraging growth through clear guidance. Utilizing effective feedback strategies ensures student academic needs are met on an individual...
Unlocking the Power of Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Guide for College Professors
As college professors, our responsibility extends beyond delivering content; we must create inclusive learning environments that honor and celebrate our students' unique backgrounds and experiences. Culturally responsive teaching offers a framework to achieve this...
Campus Master Plan Outlines Exponential Growth
Rendering of College of Health Science building's façade, which is included in the university's Master Plan. Success is always a work in progress. Numerous building projects are underway on Faulkner’s campus which include the final phase of the College of Health...
From Court, to the Ring and Beyond: Alfy Smith’s Journey to Restoration
l-r Judge Gene Reese and Alfy Smith embrace during an emotional reunion. 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...
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