Faulkner University

Faulkner University
Motto	For God and For You
Type	Private
Established	1942
Affiliation	Churches of Christ
Endowment	$19.1 million
President	Michael D. Williams
Academic staff	118
Students	3,574
Undergraduates	2,212
Location	Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.; 32°23′8″N 86°13′2″W / 32.38556°N 86.21722°W
Campus	Urban, 74 acres (0.30 km2)
Colors	Blue, White;
Nickname	Eagles
Website	www.faulkner.edu

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Faulkner University is a private Christian university, located in Montgomery, Alabama, US, and affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The University was founded in 1942 as Montgomery Bible School. In 1953 the school's name was changed to Alabama Christian College (ACC). In 1965, the college was moved to its present location on Atlanta Highway. The year 1975 marked the beginning of the school's satellite campuses in Mobile, Huntsville and Birmingham. In 1985, the school was renamed Faulkner University in honor of Dr. James H. Faulkner, Sr., a longtime supporter and chairman of the board.

Accreditation

Faulkner University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and juris doctor degrees.^[3]

Athletics

Faulkner participates in the NAIA. Sports for men include baseball, basketball, football, golf and soccer. Sports for women include basketball, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball.^[4] Most sparts participate within the Southern States Athletic Conference, while football participates in the Mid-South Conference's sun division, starting with the 2016 season.^[5]^[6] The Eagles are also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).^[7]

Notable alumni and faculty

Bobby Bright – United States Congressman from Alabama^[8]
Marcus Brimage (Criminal Justice), professional Mixed Martial Artist, current UFC Bantamweight^[9]
Allison Garrett, Associate Professor of Law (2004 to 2007); current president of Emporia State University.
Michael A. O'Donnell

Jesse Morris (2012)

- Donald J.Trump Campaign Manager, Orlando Fan Club Treasurer

Graduate programs

Law

Faulkner operates the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, with between 200 and 300 students.^[10]^[11] The school of was provisionally accredited by the American Bar Association in 2006, and fully accredited in 2009.^[12]

Theology

The Kearley Graduate School of Theology, which opened the fall of 2013 offers students Masters of Arts degrees ^[13] in Biblical Theology, as well as PhD's in Biblical Studies.^[14]

References

^ As of June 30, 2015. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2014 to FY 2015" (PDF). National Association of College and University Business Officers and Commonfund Institute. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
^ Faulkner 2015 Brand Standards & Guidelines (PDF). Retrieved April 23, 2016.
^ "sacs members" (PDF).
^ "Sports".
^ Wilson, Michael (February 25, 2016). "Local teams officially join Mid-South football conference". The Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
^ "Members". Thesunconference.com. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
^ "NCCAA membership" (PDF).
^ "BRIGHT, Bobby Neal, Sr., (1952 – )". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
^ "Marcus Brimage UFC Profile". Retrieved 2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
^ "Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law". Retrieved February 29, 2016.
^ Zaretsky, Staci (July 24, 2015). "Lafayette Movie Theater Gunman Was A Law School Graduate". Retrieved February 29, 2016.
^ "Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law". Retrieved February 29, 2016.
^ "Faulkner University forms new graduate school of theology, honors F. Furman Kearley". Retrieved February 29, 2016.
^ "Faulkner University".

External links

[1] As of June 30, 2015. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2014 to FY 2015" (PDF). National Association of College and University Business Officers and Commonfund Institute. Retrieved April 23, 2016.

[2] Faulkner 2015 Brand Standards & Guidelines (PDF). Retrieved April 23, 2016.

[3] "sacs members" (PDF).

[4] "Sports".

[5] Wilson, Michael (February 25, 2016). "Local teams officially join Mid-South football conference". The Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved February 27, 2016.

[6] "Members". Thesunconference.com. Retrieved November 11, 2015.

[7] "NCCAA membership" (PDF).

[8] "BRIGHT, Bobby Neal, Sr., (1952 – )". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved February 2, 2013.

[9] "Marcus Brimage UFC Profile". Retrieved 2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

[10] "Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law". Retrieved February 29, 2016.

[11] Zaretsky, Staci (July 24, 2015). "Lafayette Movie Theater Gunman Was A Law School Graduate". Retrieved February 29, 2016.

[12] "Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law". Retrieved February 29, 2016.

[13] "Faulkner University forms new graduate school of theology, honors F. Furman Kearley". Retrieved February 29, 2016.

[14] "Faulkner University".

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