Faulkner University alumnus Page Clayton has dedicated his life to serving young people and helping families grow in their faith. A 2011 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Youth and Family Ministry from the V.P. Black College…
Category: Highlights
Handpicked articles highlighting the best at Faulkner University.
Nikki Jagt Langendoen: A Large Life Change
Nikki Jagt Langendoen’s decision to attend Faulkner University was driven by several factors, most notably her passion for soccer and the desire for a supportive, faith-centered environment. Reflecting on her choice, she said, “There are many reasons I chose to…
Harris College of Business and the Khadanga School of Executive Education Equips Students for Success
For decades, Faulkner University’s Harris College of Business and the Khadanga School of Executive Education (COB) has been preparing students for success across a wide range of industries through faith-based, career-focused degree programs offered both online and on campus. With…
Alumni Spotlight: Josh Guy—Leading Through Music and Mentorship
“When words fail, music speaks,” says the adage attributed to Hans Christian Anderson, a sentiment reinforced by Josh Guy. Having graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Guy has directed award-winning competitive marching and symphonic bands throughout…
Faulkner University Answers the Call of Healthcare Education at Benefit Dinner Featuring Candace Cameron Bure
Faulkner University honored 100 individuals in healthcare during its annual Benefit Dinner on Oct. 2, 2025. The sold-out event, held at the Renaissance Convention Center in downtown Montgomery, drew more than 2,000 guests and featured award-winning actress Candace Cameron Bure as keynote speaker. Before…
Sarah Housley Named Director of Faulkner University’s New Cradle Through Independence Center
Faulkner University welcomes Sarah Housley as the inaugural director of the university’s new Cradle Through Independence (CTI) Center, an education and therapy program for children and young adults with autism and other developmental or cognitive disabilities. Housley, who formerly served as…
Lanae Holaway Kaney’s Best Decision
When faced with two college softball scholarships, Lanae Holaway Kaney had a tough decision to make. “I chose Faulkner because I could play ball with my high school pitcher and teammate, Hew Miller Thigpen,” she said. “I would get more playing time sooner, and I liked…
Faulkner Football “Welcome Home” Celebration
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…
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. …