Born in 1910, Leonard Johnson’s early life was marked by hardship and perseverance. Orphaned at the age of eight after the deaths of his parents, Johnson was taken in by his grandparents, sharecroppers in rural Fayetteville, Tennessee. By age nine, he…
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Faulkner Alumna Laura Jean Bell Finds Ministry in Every Season of Life
Faulkner University alumna, author and entrepreneur Laura Jean Bell (’14) believes ministry isn’t confined to a pulpit. “Every person is in ministry, whether it’s their job title or not,” said Bell, who graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts…
Faulkner University’s Legal Studies Program Receives ABA Reapproval Recommendation
Faulkner University’s Legal Studies program has received reapproval from the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Standing Committee on Paralegals, affirming that the program continues to meet the standards set forth in the ABA Guidelines for the Approval of Paralegal Education Programs.…
The Benefits of Transferring to Faulkner University for Your Nursing Degree
Nursing is a career that allows you to make a difference in people’s lives. If you’ve completed your core studies elsewhere and are looking for a transfer nursing program, turn to Faulkner University. We offer a Bachelor of Science in…
Ben Kissinger: Leading Athletes and Students to Christ
“There is no greater work worth doing than leading young people to Jesus Christ,” says Faulkner University alumnus Ben Kissinger, who graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. He returned to Faulkner’s campus earlier this year…
Indyia Rachel : A Champion For Education
Indyia Rachel, a proud 2022 graduate of Faulkner University’s College of Education, is more than just a teacher – she is a champion for her students. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Rachel currently teaches 3rd grade Reading, English…
Full House Star Candace Cameron Bure to Speak at Faulkner’s 2025 Benefit Dinner
Faulkner University has announced that Candace Cameron Bure will be the featured speaker at its 2025 Benefit Dinner on October 2. The announcement was made on Friday during the university’s annual spring Jamboree production in front of an audience of…
From Graduation to Entrepreneurship: Madelyn Furlong Shares the Art of Building a Business
“My goal is to help my clients show up online with confidence, transform their customers into cheerleaders, and take their business to the next level,” said Faulkner Alumna Madelyn Furlong. Furlong is self-employed, currently working as a marketing strategist and…
Faulkner Sets New Record, Surpasses 1,300 Graduate Students
Faulkner University proudly celebrates record-setting graduate enrollment of over 1,300 students for the first time in its history. This achievement underscores Faulkner’s rising prominence among Christian universities nationwide, placing it among leading institutions affiliated with the Churches of Christ and…
Devoski Boyd’s Entrepreneurial Journey: Inspired by Legacy and Driven by Education
Devoski Boyd, a Faulkner University Executive MBA graduate, traces his entrepreneurial roots to his great-grandfather, who became the first licensed African American plumber in North Carolina in the 1960s. Boyd’s business, Boyd’s Property Solutions, specializes in residential property remodeling, commercial…