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,...
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NAHRO Appoints Iesha Brooks To Serve on National Leadership Committee
Iesha Brooks The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) appointed Faulkner Law graduate Iesha Brooks to serve a two-year term on the national Legislative Network Advisory Committee that began February of 2024. Brooks is a native of...
Matt Wallin: Dedicated to a Life of Evangelism
Matt Wallin, left, stands with his wife and children. By Caleb Otey In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus tells his disciples to "go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey...
Faulkner Alumnus Joey Burns Reflects on Faith and Family Business Legacy
Joey Burns, center left, stands with his family after being awarded Distinguished Alumnus. In 1987, Joey Burns, a Faulkner University alumnus, returned to his hometown of Grovetown, Georgia, to start the Double “B” Plant Farm with his parents, Johnnie and Barbara...
Ashley Abrams Uses Her Experience to Advocate for Youth Mental Health
President Mitch Henry awards Ashley Abrams with the Accomplished Alumna Award. Ashley Abrams, MS ALC CTAPSB, has turned a personal struggle with mental health into a career dedicated to helping others. Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder at the age of 17, she...
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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...
Athletic Corner: “Coach Donahoo” Remembered
By Robin "Bird" Bradford Ed Donahoo, center, stands with his wife Sue and their grandchildren. 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,...
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,...
Karen Pirtle, Four-Time Teacher of the Year Recipient, Honored
Karen Pirtle 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 educator for 33 years with the...
Founders Day: The Greer Family and their Love for Christian Education
Beau Greer and Joy Greer accept a special Alabama Clay Eagle in honor of their family on Founders Day. 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...
Strategies to Overcome Challenges With Online Discussion Boards
Students engaged with online degree programs understand there are challenges inherent in discussion boards. However, these can be effective tools that allow students to participate in classroom discussions and provide deeper engagement with faculty members. By making...
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