Center for Great Books & Human Flourishing

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!

Please join us next week on Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31, for several Great Books Honors defenses.

A total of six students will defend their university honors theses:

Emma Cagle, Health Sciences
Brooklyn Oliver, Health Sciences
Caleb Otey, Bible and Arts and Sciences
Cherith Pettit, Arts and Sciences
Hanna Smith, Arts and Sciences
Madalyn Strickland, Education

The thesis represents the culmination of their work in the university honors program, with topics ranging from phantom limb pain to Alzheimer's, cults, education, and technology. Come out to support and celebrate these students in a tremendous accomplishment!

Faulkner alumna Auburn Chason is turning personal loss into purpose. 💙📖

After losing her father at just 12 years old, Auburn spent years walking through the journey of grief. Seventeen years later, she has released Fruitful Grief on Feb. 11 — a book born from her own experience and her desire to help others see that fruit can flourish even in seasons of suffering.

“What I started doing in young adulthood was working to give grief a better name,” Chason said. “I have worked really hard to frame grief as a companion that I take everywhere with me.”

We are so proud of our English graduate, who was also honored at last week’s Marketplace Faith Friday Forums as she uses her faith and her words to encourage others. 🦅✨

Learn more about her book here- https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/02/24/opelika-native-turns-loss-into-words/

Today is Marketplace Faith Friday Forums! 🙌

We love hearing from our distinguished alumni as they share their success in the workplace and how they use their faith to impact and inspire others.

Thank you for being such a powerful example of leadership, purpose and faith in action. You truly inspire us all! ✨

For the first time, Faulkner University is hosting a Graduate School Showcase! 🎓

Join us Tuesday, February 3, from 3–6 p.m. in the Harris-Parker Atrium to explore Faulkner’s graduate degree programs, meet faculty and learn how to take the next step in your education.

Faulkner’s Director of Graduate and Adult Enrollment Josh Horton and Director of Career Services Karen Boan recently spoke with WAKA News 's Estee Morrison about what attendees can expect at this exciting new event.

Watch here- https://www.waka.com/2026/01/28/faulkner-university-opens-doors-to-graduate-opportunities-on-feb-3-at-first-ever-campus-showcase/

We are so proud of Faulkner Alumna Amber Traw, who is now the new Lower School Administrative Assistant at Prattville Christian Academy! 💜💙

GROWING MINDS FOR CHRIST 🤍
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Amber Traw to PCA as the Lower School Administrative Assistant. 💜 Get to know her more below:

"Mrs. Traw graduated from Faulkner University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s degree in education, and an Alabama teaching certificate. She has also earned national certifications in tutoring, mentoring, and academic coaching. She began her career at her alma mater, Faulkner University, where she taught a variety of English courses and directed the university’s academic support center. Mrs. Traw also met her husband while at Faulkner, and they have been married for 12 years. They have two children who attend PCA, and she feels deeply blessed to attend alongside them and be part of such a loving, Christ-centered community. She believes the primary purpose of education should be to learn more about God and glorify Him with our time and talents—something she sees lived out daily at PCA and is grateful to have a role in. Mrs. Traw and her family attend Hunter Hills Church and enjoy participating in a variety of church and community activities."

We are so glad to have you join our family! 🐾💜

Get ready for Jamboree 2026! ✨

This year’s theme is “Once Upon a Mashup” — where club shows will bring together two animated Disney movies to create one unforgettable story. 🎭🎶

📅 Show dates: April 10–11
📍 Rotunda Auditorium
🎟️ Tickets go on sale soon

You won’t want to miss this magical mashup!

Get ready for Jamboree 2026! ✨

This year’s theme is “Once Upon a Mashup” — where club shows will bring together two animated Disney movies to create one unforgettable story. 🎭🎶

📅 Show dates: April 10–11
📍 Rotunda Auditorium
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 10

December Graduation is on December 12, 2025!

Yesterday, Dr. Christian Dickinson, Professor of English Literature at Faulkner, hosted a book signing for his works, Sonnets from the Psalms volumes I and II! 📚✨

If you missed the event, don’t worry — signed copies are still available for purchase! Stop by Dr. Dickinson’s office anytime in the next few weeks to grab your copy.

Join us this afternoon for a reception and book signing featuring Faulkner’s own Dr. Christian Dickinson. Copies of his books will be available for purchase.

November 12, 2:30-4pm

Congratulations to all of our faculty award nominees and recipients today at the Faculty Awards Chapel!! We are blessed to have you!

Taten Shirley – Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Work Award
Jon Wright – Master Teacher Award
David Woodason – Excellence in Service Award
Greg Black - Excellence in Teaching (Adjunct) Award
Rebecca Horn – Excellence in Teaching Award