Faulkner University Alumni

Annie B. Jones graduated from Faulkner University in December 2007 with a liberal arts degree and an emphasis in journalism. Today, she is the owner of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in downtown Thomasville, Georgia, where she has lived with her husband, Jordan, for more than a decade.

“I love owning a ‘third place,’ building a community of readers in our small town and around the country,” Jones said. “And I love putting words on a page, crafting sentences and stories I hope might bring comfort and camaraderie.”

Read more here- https://www.faulkner.edu/news/from-faulkner-to-the-bookshelf-annie-b-jones-builds-community-through-stories/

Get ready for the ACC Summer Reunion happening in June!!
Registration info is in the graphics below ⬇

You must pre-register to attend!

Congratulations to Faulkner graduate Dana Barber for being recognized among the 2026 class of Women Who Shape the State! 👏

Barber, the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services State Coordinator for Blind Services, was honored earlier this month during a luncheon at The Club in Birmingham.

A 2006 graduate of Faulkner University with a bachelor’s degree in management of human resources, Barber has built a career marked by leadership, service and a strong work ethic. We are proud to celebrate her accomplishments and the impact she continues to make across Alabama!

https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/news/harpersvilles-dana-barber-honored-among-women-who-shape-the-state-21c8d580/

For working professionals who want to advance their careers without putting life on hold, Faulkner offers a fully online Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) program that blends flexibility, academic rigor and Christian values.

The program is designed to meet the needs of established business professionals who want to grow their leadership skills and prepare for upper-level positions while maintaining personal and professional responsibilities. Unlike a traditional MBA, which often focuses on foundational business concepts, an executive MBA emphasizes advanced strategies and leadership practices.

Read more here- https://www.faulkner.edu/news/balancing-life-and-career-with-an-executive-mba/

Since 1942, Faulkner University has been committed to preparing students to lead lives of purpose through Christ-centered education.
Now, you’re invited to be part of that mission by visiting https://www.faulkner.edu/1942-society/
Join The 1942 Society—a community of believers investing in the future of faith-driven leadership.

✨ Two ways to get involved:
• Legacy Partner – Give $19.42 monthly
• Founder Partner – Make a one-time gift of $19.42
Together, we’re shaping futures and transforming lives.

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Leaders Connect is a leadership retreat for elders, deacons, preachers, church leaders and Bible class teachers (and their wives). It will take place June 19-20 on the campus of Faulkner University.

The cost per person is only $75 and includes 4 meals plus 1 night lodging on campus. If staying off campus, the price per person is $50 and includes 4 meals.
To learn more and to register visit- https://www.faulkner.edu/leaders-connect-june/

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…

A faithful pillar of Faulkner University for more than 47 years, Wilma Phillips was celebrated as the 2026 Alumna of the Year during the annual Marketplace Faith Friday Forums.

Vice President of Advancement Billy Camp presented the award to Phillips saying she represents what it truly means to serve with dedication, integrity and heart and that honoring Phillips in this way was “long overdue.”

“Many people help institutions succeed through bold ideas and public leadership,” Camp said. “She did it through consistency, loyalty and an unwavering sense of responsibility. She showed us that leadership doesn’t always come with applause – it often comes with long hours, hard work and choices and steadfast resolve.”

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Faulkner University News – Wilma Phillips Named Alumna of the Year A faithful pillar of Faulkner for more than 47 years, Wilma Phillips was celebrated as the 2026 Alumna of the Year.