Fighting crime and frying chicken may seem as though they are incompatible career paths, yet both were childhood dreams that Tommie Reese has found a way to live out. The first being his dream to serve as a law enforcement…
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Speech-Language Pathology Faculty Spotlight: Amy Hatcher
Speech-Language Pathology: Amy Hatcher -Years at Faulkner? I began working at Faulkner in August of 2022. –Education I obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Faulkner University in May of 2006. Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an emphasis…
Auburn Police Officer James Whitmire Reflects on His Faith-Based Journey and Career
“Every day is different in police work,” said James Whitmire, an officer for the City of Auburn Police Department. Patrolling the city and responding to a variety of different calls in potentially dangerous situations, while interacting with people from diverse…
Faulkner University Courses Earn Quality Matters Certification
Faulkner University’s courses in Criminal Law, Teaching of Elementary Mathematics, and Introduction to Graduate Biblical Studies have earned the prestigious Quality Matters (QM) Certification Mark following a rigorous review process. The QM Certification Mark is a globally recognized symbol of…
NAHRO Appoints Iesha Brooks To Serve on National Leadership Committee
The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) appointed Faulkner Law graduate Iesha Brooks to serve a two-year term on the national Legislative Network Advisory Committee that began February of 2024. Brooks is a native of Montgomery, Alabama, and…
Matt Wallin: Dedicated to a Life of Evangelism
By Caleb Otey In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus tells his disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey…
Faulkner Alumnus Joey Burns Reflects on Faith and Family Business Legacy
In 1987, Joey Burns, a Faulkner University alumnus, returned to his hometown of Grovetown, Georgia, to start the Double “B” Plant Farm with his parents, Johnnie and Barbara Burns. Burns credits his studies in biology at Faulkner—where students learn about…
Ashley Abrams Uses Her Experience to Advocate for Youth Mental Health
Ashley Abrams, MS ALC CTAPSB, has turned a personal struggle with mental health into a career dedicated to helping others. Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder at the age of 17, she felt embarrassed, ashamed, and scared. With little guidance available…
Faulkner’s Legal Studies Graduate Finds Balance in Law School, Life
Faulkner alumna Mary Nix-Caffee found a holistic approach to balancing life, a young family and her legal career from the strong foundation she received from Faulkner’s Legal Studies department. At 34, she achieved her dream of graduating from law school…
Faulkner, God and Baseball: The Harris Family Story
Dale Harris believes his decision to attend Faulkner University in 1987 was “the providence of God.” After suffering a knee injury that sidelined his dreams of playing college baseball, Harris was still offered a position on the Eagles Baseball Team…