In June 2006, Faulkner University announced the start of its football program. The team played its first varsity season in fall 2007 at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl Stadium. In 2012, Eagles football officially came home to campus with the opening of…
Category: Alumni
The latest spotlights from Faulkner University’s alumni.
From Faulkner to the Top: Jeremy Vest’s Journey in Business and Faith
Faulkner University alumnus Jeremy Vest has built an impressive career grounded in hard work, integrity, and faith — values that took root during his time at Faulkner. He was honored during this year’s Faulkner Marketplace Faith Friday Forums as the…
John Poitevint: Baseball and God’s Plans
When John Poitevint reflects on what initially brought him to Alabama Christian College (ACC), he recalls, “I came to ACC in the fall of 1972 with only the thought of playing baseball. But God had other plans! I gained so…
Keith Jackson: From Tragedy to Triumph in Law Enforcement
Keith Jackson’s dream was always clear—to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a police officer. But just a year after graduating from high school, a life-altering tragedy almost shattered that dream and nearly claimed his life in the process. …
Where Faith Shapes Futures Capital Campaign Launched
Faulkner University is investing in Montgomery and officially launched its largest capital campaign on October 2 during its annual Benefit Dinner, announcing plans to raise $53.7 million to support the university’s continued growth and fund three major capital enhancements. First,…
Faulkner Alumna Dr. Chelsea Taylor Champions Early Childhood Mental Health
For Dr. Chelsea Taylor, LPC, NCC, the path to becoming a leader in early childhood mental health began at Faulkner University. Taylor, a Montgomery native, earned her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and her Master of Science in Counseling…
From Ann Street to The Hall of Fame: Billy Hilyer’s Vision Transformed Eagle Athletics
When Billy Hilyer enrolled at Alabama Christian College in the fall of 1962, the baseball and basketball teams were newly formed. The baseball team practiced in a cow pasture, and the lone basketball court was little more than a red…
Faulkner Alumna Allena Burbage Recognized for Excellence in Counseling
For the past 16 years, Faulkner alumna Allena Burbage has worked with adults, adolescents and children facing a wide range of issues and mental health diagnoses. She is a licensed professional counselor at the Samaritan Counseling Center, where she works…
Kaylon Cantrell: Family Foundations to Coaching Success
Kaylon Cantrell’s connection to Faulkner University runs deep. Her parents, Angela and Keith, both graduated from Alabama Christian College, and her brothers, Ryan and Corey, also earned degrees from Faulkner. For Cantrell, attending a small Christian high school made Faulkner…
Faulkner Alumnus Blake Boren Leads Prattville High School Athletics with Passion and Purpose
With 17 years of experience in high school and collegiate athletics, Faulkner alumnus Blake Boren is making a lasting impact as the Director of Athletics at Prattville High School, where he oversees more than 650 student-athletes across 16 varsity sports.…