By Audrey Tindoll “It’s better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than in the air wishing you were on the ground.” This is a famous saying used by pilots worldwide, including Faulkner’s own Kasey Oakley. As…
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“Transforming Our Culture:” A Look at Faulkner’s 5-Year Plan
Faulkner University is setting itself up for success with the implementation of a new 5-year strategic plan that was set into motion in August. “Transforming Our Culture” is the name of the plan and it involves every person on campus…
Running With Ruby: A Story of Overcoming
“Run with Ruby” has been more than a campaign slogan for Judge Ruby Davis. It has been a mantra for her life. From a young, single mom in high school to becoming the District Judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit…
Faulkner Prepares Youth And Family Graduate to Minister in Alexander City
Biblical studies graduate, Brendan Chance is now serving as the minister for the Alexander City Church of Christ as well as on the board of directors for Exposure Youth Camp. Graduating from Faulkner in 2004, Chance was invited back to…
Counseling Alumna Serving the River Region
LaChandra Brooks-Prim has always had a heart for people. Now, as a licensed professional counselor and owner of Vista Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC, she provides counseling to individuals, families and couples in the River Region area. “I counsel individuals…
Counseling Graduate From Mobile Starts Her Own Practice Helping Those With Autism
Dottie Presley was among the first to graduate from Faulkner University’s Mobile campus with a Bachelor of Science in Counseling in 2015. She began her masters at Capella University in fall of 2015 and graduated with honors in March of…
Return of the Faulkner Bible Lectureship Has Overwhelming Success
This October saw the return of the Faulkner Bible Lectureship for its 79th year. Hundreds of visitors came to campus to take part in the daily speaker sessions and chapel events and more than 1,400 people were in attendance for…
Faulkner University Sees Growth, Increase in Enrollment Across All Programs This Fall
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Faulkner University began the 2023 academic year with a university-wide increase in enrollment, the first for the university since the arrival of the COVID pandemic in 2020. The improvement in new student enrollment resulted from a variety of…
Faulkner Benefit Dinner Headlining Drew Brees Focuses on Overcomers
Overcoming tragedy and adversity and turning it into something uplifting is what brings hope into a dark world. Such was the theme at this year’s Faulkner University Benefit Dinner as the event gave special recognition to more than 160 victims…
Faulkner University Announces 2nd Consecutive Tuition Freeze For Traditional Full-Time Students
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Faulkner University’s leadership made the decision to again implement a tuition freeze for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Faulkner University President Mitch Henry made the announcement earlier today that the university will not be raising tuition costs for traditional…