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Category: Highlights

Handpicked articles highlighting the best at Faulkner University.

Category: Highlights

Handpicked articles highlighting the best at Faulkner University.

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…
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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…
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l-r Karson Oakley, left with his parents Kasey and Jessica and sister, Audrey after the graduation ceremony.

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…
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Faulkner PhD Student Awarded Scholarship From Church of Christ Foundation

The Church of Christ Foundation has awarded a $2,500 scholarship to Jason Campbell, a PhD student in Biblical studies at Faulkner University. Campbell, who met all the qualifications, is pursuing his doctorate in Biblical studies. He is also a two-time…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Faulkner University and Thompson Insurance Partner to Offer Internship, Annual Scholarship for Risk Management Students

Thompson Insurance, Inc. and Faulkner University signed two agreements on July 18, 2025, to launch new scholarship and internship opportunities for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) through Faulkner’s Harris College of Business and…
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Faulkner University Announces New Church of Christ Heritage Award

Faulkner University is pleased to announce the launch of its new Church of Christ Heritage Award. This initiative underscores Faulkner’s longstanding commitment to serving Christian families by making faith-centered higher education more accessible and affordable, reinforcing our commitment to being…
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