Faulkner University Criminal Justice/ Legal Studies

Faulkner University alumnus Matt Oliver was recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Award during the 2026 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums for the College of Arts and Sciences’ Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Department.

Oliver, a native of Augusta, Georgia, moved to Montgomery to attend Faulkner University, where he earned a degree in legal studies in 2020 before continuing his education at the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law. He graduated with his Juris Doctor in 2023.

Today, Oliver serves as an associate with Swatek, Vaughn and Bryan, an Alabama governmental affairs firm where he has worked in various roles since 2019. The firm represents a wide range of clients across multiple levels of Alabama government.

“My time at Faulkner actually led me to my current job through internships and connections,” he said. “Faulkner helped me learn a hard work ethic and how to best focus my time outside of academics. I couldn’t be more thankful for those seven combined years.”

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Faulkner University News – Faulkner Alumnus Matt Oliver Making an Impact in Alabama Government Affairs Faulkner University alumnus Matt Oliver was recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Award during the 2026 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums for the College of Arts and Sciences’ Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Department. Oliver, a native of Augusta, Georgia, moved to…

Well, three days have come and gone. I pray the families all had safe trips home and that their children made new friends, learned something, and walked away with just a glimpse of what an amazing place Faulkner University really is. To all the volunteers, students and the CJ/LS crew, thank you for making this something spectacular!

It’s been. Great day!!

It’s almost time…

Step into the world of crime scene investigation 🔍⚖️
Faulkner University is hosting a FREE three-day CSI & Mock Trial program for middle and high school students (grades 7–10) on May 13–15 through funding provided by the Eagles Soar 1 Grant!

🧪 Investigate mock crime scenes
🕵️ Collect evidence & analyze clues
⚖️ Experience real courtroom-style mock trials
📍 Montgomery campus
⏰ 8:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily
🍴 Lunch included for students. (Chaperone lunches are $5)

Bring your curiosity and get hands-on with criminal justice and legal studies—just like your favorite crime shows!
👉 Register now: https://www.faulkner.edu/criminal-justice-legal-studies-workshop/

Research and Scholarship Day has returned to campus and will be held on April 15! Please join us in Lester Chapel beginning at 1:00 PM as faculty present their research.

Please feel free to come and go!

Step into the world of crime scene investigation 🔍⚖️

Faulkner University is hosting a FREE three-day CSI & Mock Trial program for middle and high school students (grades 7–10) on May 13–15 through funding provided by the Eagles Soar 1 Grant!

🧪 Investigate mock crime scenes
🕵️ Collect evidence & analyze clues
⚖️ Experience real courtroom-style mock trials
📍 Montgomery campus
⏰ 8:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily

🍴 Lunch included for students. (Chaperone lunches are $5)
Bring your curiosity and get hands-on with criminal justice and legal studies—just like your favorite crime shows!
👉 Register now: https://www.faulkner.edu/criminal-justice-legal-studies-workshop/

Step into the world of crime scene investigation 🔍⚖️

Faulkner University is hosting a FREE three-day CSI & Mock Trial program for middle and high school students (grades 7–10) on May 13–15 through funding provided by the Eagles Soar 1 Grant!

🧪 Investigate mock crime scenes
🕵️ Collect evidence & analyze clues
⚖️ Experience real courtroom-style mock trials

📍 Montgomery campus
⏰ 8:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily
🍴 Lunch included for students. (Chaperone lunches are $5)

Bring your curiosity and get hands-on with criminal justice and legal studies—just like your favorite crime shows!

👉 Register now: https://www.faulkner.edu/criminal-justice-legal-studies-workshop/