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…
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Handpicked articles highlighting the best at Faulkner University.
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. …
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,…
Tickets SOLD OUT to Faulkner University’s Annual Benefit Dinner Featuring Candace Cameron Bure
Faulkner University leadership announced today that tickets are sold out to its Annual Benefit Dinner, to be held on Thursday October 2 at the Renaissance Convention Center in downtown Montgomery featuring Candace Cameron Bure, according to Rebecca Burylo, a spokesperson…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…