Alumni Archives – Page 2 of 25 – Faulkner University

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…

Billy and Kay Hilyer, center are surrounded by their grandchildren.

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…

Allena Burbage receives the Distinguished Alumna Award from President Mitch Henry.

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 was named AL.com 4A All-State Coach of the Year.

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.…

Daryl Bailey points to a picture of himself with the Faulkner Law graduating class of 1996.

JSL alumnus fulfills dream of becoming a district attorney

Daryl Bailey dreamed of becoming a district attorney (DA) ever since he was in the first-grade when his teacher randomly selected him to play the role of the DA in a school play. “That play and that teacher changed my…

Teel Drew with wife Elizabeth and family.

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. He fondly remembers his childhood experiences on campus, including nights spent at his grandmother Toni’s…

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…

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Keith Jackson: From Tragedy to Triumph in Law Enforcement

Where Faith Shapes Futures Capital Campaign Launched

Faulkner Alumna Dr. Chelsea Taylor Champions Early Childhood Mental Health

From Ann Street to The Hall of Fame: Billy Hilyer’s Vision Transformed Eagle Athletics

Faulkner Alumna Allena Burbage Recognized for Excellence in Counseling

Kaylon Cantrell: Family Foundations to Coaching Success

Faulkner Alumnus Blake Boren Leads Prattville High School Athletics with Passion and Purpose

JSL alumnus fulfills dream of becoming a district attorney

Drew Teel’s Path to Becoming an Eagle

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

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