If a greater knowledge of music and the arts is the only thing a student walks away with after graduating from Faulkner University’s music department, then something has been missed. At its core, the mission of Faulkner’s Department of Music,…
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Handpicked articles highlighting the best at Faulkner University.
From Faulkner to The Bookshelf: Annie B. Jones Builds Community Through Stories
Faulkner University alumna Annie B. Jones was recognized by her alma mater for her accomplishments as an author, podcaster and independent bookstore owner. She was the Distinguished Alumna for the College of Arts and Sciences’ English, Humanities, Music and Great…
Faulkner University Launches 3 New Engineering Programs
Faulkner University has announced the launch of 3 new engineering programs for fall 2026 designed to prepare students for high-demand careers while integrating faith, ethics and hands-on learning. The programs include: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and software engineering. A degree in computer engineering launched fall 2024. Each…
Wilma Phillips Named Alumna of the Year
A faithful pillar of Faulkner University for more than 47 years, Wilma Phillips was celebrated as the 2026 Alumna of the Year during the annual Marketplace Faith Friday Forums on February 20, 2026. Almost five decades earlier, Phillips moved to Montgomery from Arkansas with her husband, Lanar, who was in…
Faulkner University President Mitch Henry Announces 2026 Benefit Dinner Speakers
Faulkner University President Mitch Henry announced the speakers for the 2026 Annual Benefit Dinner will feature two internationally recognized leaders in national security and global affairs: former CIA Director and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Chief of the United Kingdom’s Secret…
Faulkner University, Alfa Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Education Opportunities
Faulkner University and Alfa Insurance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand educational opportunities for employees, agents and their families. The agreement, signed April 21, 2026, formalizes and strengthens an existing partnership between Faulkner University and Alfa, providing them and Alabama Farmers Federation employees,…
EPIC GAMES DESIGNER JOINS FAULKNER’S DIGITAL MEDIA FACULTY
We are excited to announce that Aaron Washington will be joining the Digital Media Department as an Adjunct Professor. In his full-time role, Washington is a Brand Designer for Epic Games. As a premier interactive entertainment company and 3D engine…
Faulkner University, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Become PATH Partners
Faulkner University and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 18, 2026 to establish and fund new training opportunities through Faulkner’s College of Health Sciences. The signing ceremony formalizes a three-year partnership in which HMMA will contribute $200,000 annually to support Faulkner’s Partnering in Alabama for Training in…
Faulkner University Breaks Ground on Academic Resource Center
Faulkner University hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony for its new Academic Resource Center (ARC) on April 10, 2026, at 9 a.m. on the Montgomery campus. A historic day for the university, the groundbreaking heralds the official start of one of the most significant construction projects in…
Alumna Spotlight: Moriah Hagel Living Out Faith Through Career, Ministry and Writing
Moriah Hagel, a 2016 graduate of Faulkner University, continues to live out her faith through her career, ministry and writing. She was recently honored at the 2026 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums as the Distinguished Alumna for the College of Arts…