ALC’s Phi Beta Lambda Excels at State Leadership Conference
Students from Alice Lloyd College’s Omega Alpha Tau Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda recently traveled to compete in the 2019 Kentucky Phi Beta Lambda Spring Leadership Conference. The conference was held March 22nd and 23rd on the campus of Eastern Kentucky...
A Budding Tradition: ALC’s Third Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
by Jerri Whitner, Student Contributor For weeks, Dr. Stephen Wilson, along with the dedication and efforts of the students, faculty, and staff have tirelessly worked to make Alice Lloyd College’s third annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade not only a success but...
Brittney Williams: Making a Difference in the Lives of Others
Brittney Williams, daughter of Gary and Lou Collins, was raised in Jenkins, Kentucky, along with her sister, Sabrina. She currently resides with her husband, Lance, and her son, Jamison, in Mallie, Kentucky. In 2013, Brittney became the first in her family to graduate...
Alice Lloyd College Lady Eagle Softball Hosts Bluefield
Pippa Passes, KY: The NCCAA Mideast Regional Alice Lloyd College Lady Eagles hosted NAIA foe Bluefield College on February 26th in a doubleheader. Following are recaps of each contest. GAME 1 BU - 11 Alice Lloyd - 3 The visiting Rams jumped out to a 6-0 lead and rode...
Alice Lloyd College Announces New Criminal Justice Major
Alice Lloyd College is pleased to announce the addition of a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice to the College’s academic offerings. The new degree will expand the numerous ways that graduates of ALC will be able to serve Appalachia, with nearly 90% of ALC graduates returning to the region, students who complete a bachelor’s degree in this program will be likely to return to the area to work.
ALC’s Hall Named Athlete of the Week by RSC and NCCAA
ALC sophomore guard Haley Hall, from Grayson, Kentucky, has been named River States Conference Player of the Week and NCCAA DI Student-Athlete of the Week for her outstanding play in two River States Conference matchups. Hall helped lead the Lady Eagles to two wins...
Shane Caudill: Making the Most of Second Chances
Shane Caudill, a native of Knott County, Kentucky, is a sophomore Business Administration major at Alice Lloyd College. When speaking of the College community, Shane states, “I’ve lived in Pippa Passes for almost my entire life, and Alice Lloyd College has been a part of it for just as long. Many of my family work here as employees, and I know many of the faculty and staff personally. This is one of the biggest benefits of having a smaller campus; you can interact with the staff and instructors directly. You never feel like you’re just another student, and it’s one of the reasons I chose to continue my education here.”
Creating Opportunities through Service: Mrs. Denise Jacobs
Assistant Professor of Business Denise Jacobs first set foot on the Purpose Road in 1982, and she has been a member of the Alice Lloyd College family ever since. Denise graduated in 1986 with a degree in Business Administration and went on to get her MBA at Morehead State. She continually believes that the mission of Alice Lloyd College changed her life forever.
ALC Holds Spring 2019 Opening Convocation
With the smooth start of another semester, Alice Lloyd College opened the doors of its convocation series on Tuesday, January 15th. As always, students, staff, and faculty members were met with positive words from President Joe Stepp regarding the ongoing projects on campus. Plans to updates buildings such as the Campbell Arts Center and the Anderson Science Center as well as completion of streetlamp installation, improvements to parking areas, and preparations for a new women’s dormitory were all featured in the president’s encouraging address. “We are very blessed… we are not trying to get bigger, just better and stronger,” is what President Stepp had to say about the new developments that will undoubtedly further provide the students with the commodities and atmosphere to strive for success.
Alice Lloyd College Announces Fall 2018 Honors List
Alice Lloyd College would like to congratulate the following students for earning a high level of academic distinction during the Fall 2018 semester. We encourage you to submit an announcement of your achievement to your hometown newspaper. Download the...
ALC Community Spreads Holiday Cheer through Service
On December 8th, Alice Lloyd College’s Campus Ministry along with several community members delivered over 100 blankets to the residents at both the Knott County Health and Rehabilitation Center and the Hazard Health and Rehabilitation Center.
ALC Community Spreads Christmas Joy Around the World
by Jerri Whitner, Student Contributor Alice Lloyd College has provided for children around the world for a number of years through Operation Christmas Child, an organization that collects festive red and green shoeboxes filled with gifts for boys and...
Forbes Lists Alice Lloyd Among Top Colleges
Alice Lloyd College was recognized by Forbes Magazine on the list of “75 Colleges With Free Or Reduced Tuition.” Forbes acknowledged Alice Lloyd College’s unique Appalachian Leadership Scholarship, which guarantees the full cost of tuition to students who reside in ALC’s 108-county service area. ALC was listed among prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, Princeton University, Stanford University, and Yale University.
An Unwavering Love for Education: Dr. Sigrid Greene
Over 100 years after the founding of the Caney Creek Community Center, educators are still arriving on Caney Creek from all over the world to fulfill Mrs. Lloyd’s mission to educate the leaders of the Appalachian region. One such professor is Dr. Sigrid Greene, whose career and commitment to education has taken her across the globe, from Europe to Pippa Passes.
Lady Eagles Finish Runner-Up, Eagles Finish 3rd at NCCAA DII Cross Country Nationals
Point Lookout, MO: The Running Eagles of Alice Lloyd College, under the guidance of Coach Brandon Arnold, traveled to Missouri for the NCCAA Division II National Cross Country Championship meet held in Point Lookout. This year’s host was College of the Ozarks. The...
Alice Lloyd College’s John Driskill Named 2018 DII Cross Country Wheeler Award Recipient
Greenville, SC: The NCCAA is pleased to announce John Driskill of Alice Lloyd College as the 2018 Wheeler Award Recipient for Division II Men’s Cross Country. Driskill joined the Eagles cross country team his sophomore year with no previous running experience. That...
Alice Lloyd College Hosts Ninth Annual “Trunk-or-Treat” For Local Children
Alice Lloyd College students, along with their various campus organizations, brought an abundance of smiles to hundreds of area children this Halloween as they hosted the ninth annual “Trunk-or-Treat” across campus.
Emily Burgin: Opportunity to Grow
Emily Burgin is a junior from Lee County, Virginia, majoring in Accounting and Business Management with plans of attending Law School upon graduation. Like many Alice Lloyd College students, she came from a financially challenged background, yet this rough start has not and will not limit her aspirations.