Alumni Archives – Faulkner University

President Mitch Henry awards Trae Durden with the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Faulkner Alumnus Trae Durden Reflects on Ministry, Family and Lifelong Impact of Christian Education

For more than 25 years, Faulkner University alumnus Trae Durden has dedicated his life to ministry, serving congregations and college students across Alabama with a heart rooted in discipleship and community. Durden currently serves as the Connections Minister at the…

Gerardo Herrera Balances Global Career While Earning Executive MBA Online at Faulkner

For Gerardo Herrera, pursuing an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) while managing large-scale industrial construction projects across the globe was a challenge—one he met with discipline and determination. A native of Venezuela, Herrera migrated to the United States in…

Faulkner Alumna Laura Jean Bell Finds Ministry in Every Season of Life

Faulkner University alumna, author and entrepreneur Laura Jean Bell (’14) believes ministry isn’t confined to a pulpit. “Every person is in ministry, whether it’s their job title or not,” said Bell, who graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts…

Ben Kissinger receives the Accomplished Alumnus Award from President Mitch Henry.

Ben Kissinger: Leading Athletes and Students to Christ

“There is no greater work worth doing than leading young people to Jesus Christ,” says Faulkner University alumnus Ben Kissinger, who graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. He returned to Faulkner’s campus earlier this year…

President Mitch Henry awards education alumna Indyia Rachel

Indyia Rachel : A Champion For Education

Indyia Rachel, a proud 2022 graduate of Faulkner University’s College of Education, is more than just a teacher – she is a champion for her students. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Rachel currently teaches 3rd grade Reading, English…

From Graduation to Entrepreneurship: Madelyn Furlong Shares the Art of Building a Business

“My goal is to help my clients show up online with confidence, transform their customers into cheerleaders, and take their business to the next level,” said Faulkner Alumna Madelyn Furlong. Furlong is self-employed, currently working as a marketing strategist and…

Drew Teel’s Path to Becoming an Eagle

Drew Teel’s connection to Faulkner University began early. His parents, Willie Teel and Pam McCormick Teel, attended Alabama Christian College, which later became Faulkner University. Drew fondly remembers his childhood experiences on campus, including nights spent at his grandmother Toni’s…

Woodason brothers where their football jerseys and helmets.

A Football Family, The Woodason Brothers

Three of the four Woodason brothers wore Faulkner Eagles blue football jerseys, while the fourth brother, Seth, wore the black and gold of Harding University. Matt Woodason, who initially chose Lipscomb University over Faulkner, shared how his grandfather, George Woodason,…

The Borens: Athletes, Coaches and Spouses

Amanda Pence Boren and Blake Boren have deep ties to Alabama Christian Academy and Faulkner University, with Amanda’s connection extending through both athletics and academics, and Blake’s involvement spanning golf and coaching. Amanda Pence Boren, who attended Alabama Christian Academy…

Roosevelt Chapman: The First African-American Student at Faulkner

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 of social…

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Faulkner Alumnus Trae Durden Reflects on Ministry, Family and Lifelong Impact of Christian Education

Gerardo Herrera Balances Global Career While Earning Executive MBA Online at Faulkner

Faulkner Alumna Laura Jean Bell Finds Ministry in Every Season of Life

Ben Kissinger: Leading Athletes and Students to Christ

Indyia Rachel : A Champion For Education

From Graduation to Entrepreneurship: Madelyn Furlong Shares the Art of Building a Business

Drew Teel’s Path to Becoming an Eagle

A Football Family, The Woodason Brothers

The Borens: Athletes, Coaches and Spouses

Roosevelt Chapman: The First African-American Student at Faulkner

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