For many families in the south, fishing is a right of passage. Learning how to fish is taught by fathers and grandfathers to children at young ages and their wisdom is passed down through generations. At Faulkner that tradition is…
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Adoption family counselor honored as Distinguished Alumnus
Faulkner graduate Franklin “Buddy” Renahan was honored for his work as an adoption family counselor for the Alabama Pre-and Post Adoption Connections (APAC) at this year’s Marketplace Faith Friday Forums. Renahan was selected as the Distinguished Alumnus for the College…
Faulkner’s Kearley Graduate School of Theology to explore potential innovation with Lilly Endowment funding
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Faulkner University recently received a $50,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. The Indianapolis-based foundation established Pathways for Tomorrow to help theological schools strengthen and sustain their capacities to prepare and support pastoral and ministry…
Barbara Kelly says farewell to Gus Nichols Library after nearly 25 years
Whether you were a student studying for a final, a graduate student searching for research material or a community guest looking for a good read, walking into the Gus Nichols Library on campus was met with Barbara Kelly’s welcoming smile…
Taryn Brodie inspires her students to be their best
To Faulkner Education graduate, Taryn Brodie, her classroom is her mission field. Her students are called Brodie’s Best because it’s her goal to instill in them positive character traits in addition to teaching them educational standards. “At Faulkner, it was…
Faulkner Education major embraces virtual learning during COVID-19 pandemic
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, Faulkner alumna Laura (Lambert) Childs has enjoyed learning new technologies when it comes to teaching her second graders at Halcyon Elementary in a virtual classroom. Although virtual learning is no replacement for the real thing, Childs…
What Is Humanities and What Career Paths Are Available?
If you’re naturally inquisitive and searching for a career track that you’ll truly love, a humanities degree program is one you might find of interest. The liberal arts and humanities programs at Faulkner University cover a wide range of subjects,…
Matthew Conley honored for serving in prison ministry and the classroom
Now retired, Matthew Conley was not only a longtime faculty member for Faulkner, he was also a Faulkner graduate, and served in the prison ministry for almost 25 years. Conley was invited back to campus as this year’s Marketplace Faith…
Optometrist gets his start at Faulkner
Rick Williams graduated from Faulkner in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Pre-Optometry, which put him on a track to becoming an optometrist. He received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Optometry…
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY OFFICIALLY ADDS PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM TO COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES WITH RECENT ACCREDITATION STATUS
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Faulkner University’s College of Health Sciences continues to expand with the most recent addition of its third program, Physical Therapy (PT), after being granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), effective April 27,…