President Mitch Henry awards Ashley Abrams with the Accomplished Alumna Award.

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…

The Future of Learning: Positive Applications of AI in Education

Will AI replace teachers? Absolutely not! Teachers make countless critical decisions every day and play an essential role in both education and the community. Technology is ever-evolving, and the reality is this: students are already using AI. So why not…

Faulkner’s First DPT Graduating Class Makes History  

Dubbed the Fantastic Four, Katie Jackson, Marlei Murray, Jordan Briskey and Jasmine Duff were inseparable as they blazed through the challenges of becoming physical therapists in Faulkner’s College of Health Sciences’ inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. “Those girls,…

Faulkner, ACA Establish the College of Health Science Early Acceptance Program

Faulkner University and Alabama Christian Academy (ACA) signed a memorandum of understanding on January 17, 2025 on ACA’s campus to establish the College of Health Science Early Acceptance Program (CHS-EAP). This collaboration will facilitate the early acceptance of qualified high…

Doctor of Physical Therapy Faculty Spotlight: Amanda Fields

Amanda Fields, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy  -Years at Faulkner?  Adjunct since August 2022  Started full time in January 2024  -Education/Work history?  Bachelors in Fitness and Health Promotion from Samford University (2010)  Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of Alabama…