By Loren Howell Grover Plunkett teaches political science and history at Faulkner University. He is also a cattle farmer in North Alabama, and more recently, a tree farmer. Plunkett has been busy planting Empress Splendor trees on his family farm…
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Davis Elementary teacher uses her Faulkner education in the classroom
Katrina Hayden found that her education from Faulkner University, although challenging at times, has served her well in her own classroom. Now a third grade teacher at E.T. Davis Elementary School in Montgomery, Hayden has taught in Montgomery Public Schools…
President’s Circle: Becoming part of the conversation
More than 70 business men and women, local leadership and Faulkner faculty and staff who help make up the President’s Circle were honored for their generous support of Faulkner University at an annual luncheon on February 27. The event allowed…
Faulkner University Named to Victory Media’s 2021-2022 Military Friendly Schools List
Faulkner University has a strong tradition of standing by the nation’s military and was recently designated a Military Friendly® School for the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Cycle by ViQtory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM Jobs, and Military Spouse. Faulkner has…
Faulkner’s Bachelor’s in Psychology degrees ranked best online program
Faulkner University’s online bachelor’s in psychology degrees, were all recognized as being the third Best Online Bachelor’s in Psychology Degree Programs out of 50 in the nation for 2020 according to Learn.org. Faulkner’s programs specialize in the fields of sports…
SACSCOC reaffirms Faulkner University’s accreditation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) recently reaffirmed Faulkner University’s accreditation for the next 10 years. SACSCOC made the official announcement during its recent annual meeting in December 2019. Faulkner received the…
Congressman Trey Gowdy to speak at Faulkner’s Annual Benefit Dinner
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Faulkner University announced former Congressman Trey Gowdy of South Carolina, as the speaker for this year’s Faulkner Annual Benefit Dinner during a press conference held on Tuesday. President Mike Williams revealed the news on Montgomery’s campus. Get your tickets here.…
Faulkner’s online Business Administration and Executive MBA degrees earn top spots in national study
Faulkner University was recently ranked among the top 25 universities in the nation by Online Schools Report for Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Administration for 2020 for its online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. The same reporting agency…
Study Abroad: A Life Changing Experience
The aroma of freshly baked croissants and a friendly, “Ciao Sarah!” greeted Sarah-Elizabeth McGill almost every morning last semester on her way to class. McGill wasn’t heading to a typical classroom. She was one of 33 Faulkner students who chose…
Friends for Faulkner to host Neil Diamond Tribute Concert in January
Neil Diamond’s music will come alive on Faulkner’s campus as the performers from Cherry Cherry give a tribute concert to support student scholarships with classics like “Sweet Caroline,” “Cherry Cherry,” and much more. Friends for Faulkner, a volunteer auxiliary group…