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…
Category: Graduate
The latest from Faulkner University’s graduate students and programs.
How One High School Student Earned an Associate Degree Before Graduation
At just 18 years old, Karson Oakley, while he was still a senior at Alabama Christian Academy (ACA), achieved a remarkable feat: earning an Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS) from Faulkner University before graduating high school in…
Faulkner Sets New Record, Surpasses 1,300 Graduate Students
Faulkner University proudly celebrates record-setting graduate enrollment of over 1,300 students for the first time in its history. This achievement underscores Faulkner’s rising prominence among Christian universities nationwide, placing it among leading institutions affiliated with the Churches of Christ and…
Devoski Boyd’s Entrepreneurial Journey: Inspired by Legacy and Driven by Education
Devoski Boyd, a Faulkner University Executive MBA graduate, traces his entrepreneurial roots to his great-grandfather, who became the first licensed African American plumber in North Carolina in the 1960s. Boyd’s business, Boyd’s Property Solutions, specializes in residential property remodeling, commercial…
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Faculty Spotlight: Cate Valentino
Doctor of Occupational Therapy : Cate Valentino OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor Years at Faulkner? This is my first year at Faulkner and I am honored to be part of such a wonderful institution. -Education/Work history? I have been in healthcare for…
Fighting Crime and Fried Chicken: Chief Tommie Reese Finds Fulfillment
Fighting crime and frying chicken may seem as though they are incompatible career paths, yet both were childhood dreams that Tommie Reese has found a way to live out. The first being his dream to serve as a law enforcement…
Ashley Abrams Uses Her Experience to Advocate for Youth Mental Health
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 felt embarrassed, ashamed, and scared. With little guidance available…
Dothan Lawyer Has His Start At Faulkner University
Jacob Payne, a legal studies graduate and law degree holder from Faulkner University, is now practicing personal injury law at Dothan Law Group, LLC in his hometown of Dothan, Alabama. Payne graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies…
Forbes Advisor Ranks Online Ph.D. in Health Sciences Degree #8
Faulkner University’s online Ph.D. in Health Sciences has been recognized by Forbes Advisor as one of the top 10 “Best Online Health Science Ph.D. and DHS Programs of 2024.” The program ranked 8th overall and 1st in Alabama. Forbes’ listing…
ACA’s John Dockins Earns Distinguished Alumnus Honor
Faulkner alumnus John Logan Dockins has worked at Alabama Christian Academy (ACA) for nearly a decade as a teacher and a coach and his stellar abilities has earned him both Teacher of the Month and Coach of the Year recognitions…