MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Faulkner senior and computer science major Zilin “Ian” Chen was told to dress in his best suit and meet Dr. Susan Hammond, Chair of the Computer Science Department in her office. Together they walked into a conference…
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Aisha Anderson finds love of discovery with biochemistry
Most days you can find Aisha Anderson in the lab in Brooks Hall, wearing her blue lab coat and latex gloves. She might be helping a student dial a microscope to peer into a Petri dish, directing a class’ attention…
Far from home, Ian Chen finds solace in God, Faulkner family
Nearly 8,000 miles and an ocean separates Ian Chen from his biological family in northern China. If you ask him if he has ever felt alone in America, he says no and smiles broadly. He says the friends he found…
Jonathan Villa’s Journey to Play Baseball Becomes His Testimony
By: Acasia George From a young age, Jonathan Villa dreamed of playing professional baseball. Villa was born in Ensenada, Mexico about 100 miles from the U.S. border. Growing up, his parents were often out of town on business, leaving him…
Walcott Retires After 28 Years
Michael Walcott retired after 28 years of teaching at Faulkner. Walcott began teaching at Faulkner in the fall of 1991. He has taught a variety of subjects related to business ranging from managerial finance to microeconomics. Walcott has a unique…
Faulkner’s Bachelor’s in Forensic Psychology clinches top 5 ranking in new report
Faulkner University clinched the 5th highest ranking in the nation for Best Online Bachelor’s in Forensic Psychology according to Online Schools Report. Faulkner’s OnlineBachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology provides students with the core set of education and skills common…
Faulkner alumnus becomes real-estate development giant
Faulkner alumnus, Sid Aultman has worked in the commercial real estate development and brokerage field for more than 22 years and has developed and or acquired in excess of $1 billion in commercial properties.
Kinsey Fickling becomes a first-generation college graduate
Kinsey Fickling was in eighth grade when she made up her mind to go to college.
Former Eagles quarterback now teaching PE in Elmore County
David Cochran played on the Faulkner Eagles Football team as their quarterback after enrolling in the fall of 2011 and his now using his education degree to teach PE and coach. He teaches physical education to third and fourth graders…
Faulkner participates in first-ever HEAL Day Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Faulkner University students, staff and faculty joined Governor Kay Ivey and hundreds of children from around the state for the first-ever HEAL Day “Healthy Eating and Active Living” at the Alabama State Capitol on Wednesday. It was a…