Alice Lloyd College Celebrates Alumna and Alumnus of the Year
On September 21st, Alice Lloyd College held the twenty-second annual Alumna and Alumnus of the Year banquet in the historical Cushing Hall. The banquet recognized two Alumni for their exemplification of the core values of the Purpose Road Philosophy. Mabel Childers (Class of 1954) and Dr. Clenon Turner (Class of 1961) gathered with family and friends to celebrate their lives of service.
JR Hammond: Developing Talents on and off the Court
Like many Kentuckians, basketball for the ALC Eagles Men’s Coach, JR Hammond, is not just a sport – it is a way of life. In the midst of every rebound retrieved, every shot blocked, and every play called, Coach Hammond finds the epitome of what he sees as the keys to a successful life.
Alice Lloyd College Names the Joseph W. Craft III School of Business and Appalachian Leadership
On September 18th, Alice Lloyd College held a dedication ceremony for the naming of the Joseph W. Craft III School of Business and Appalachian Leadership. Joe Craft, President and CEO of Alliance Resources Partners LP, attended and spoke to the students, faculty, and staff on his Appalachian upbringing and his personal insights into achieving success in life.
ALC Hosts First Great Caney Hackathon
On September 15th, Alice Lloyd College hosted the first ever Great Caney Hackathon. The student participants were given a problem to solve concerning specific issues concerning health and education in Appalachia. Over a 24 hour period, the students relentlessly worked in groups and individually with professors to generate solutions to the challenge placed before them.
ALC Opening Convocation Emphasizes Serving Others
On September 11th, Alice Lloyd College held the Opening Convocation for the 2018 fall semester.
Katelyn Collins: Living a Life of Service
Katelyn Collins is a senior from Logan County, West Virginia, majoring in Sociology. Upon graduation in 2019, she plans to work in a hospital or hospice as a Social Worker in Gerontology. When asked why she chose to come to Alice Lloyd College, she explained, “I wanted to come to a small college that is close to home but also far away; I am only two hours from home which is perfect for me.”
U.S. News Ranks Alice Lloyd College Among Top in the Nation
U.S. News and World Report’s 2019 Edition of Best Colleges ranked Alice Lloyd College among the top colleges in the nation!
Alice Lloyd College Holds Open House for First Phase of Campus Center
Alice Lloyd College is pleased to announce the completion of the first phase of the new state of the art Campus Center. The open house held September 4, 2018, invited the ALC community to view the completed initial phase of the Campus Center.
Dr. Cindy Salmons: Devoting Her Life to Appalachian Education
Dr. Cindy Salmons first set foot on the Purpose Road in 1994 as an English major and has devoted her life to the mission of Alice Lloyd College ever since. Appalachian education is a cause that is very near and dear to her heart.
ALC Alumnus Named President of The American College of Financial Services
Alice Lloyd College 1980 Alumnus George Nichols III went from his time along the banks of Caney Creek to an enormously successful career in the financial services profession, both in the public and private sectors. It is this extensive career that has uniquely qualified Mr. Nichols to serve as the new president and chief executive officer for The American College of Financial Services.
ALC Ranked by College Consensus as one of Best Colleges and Universities in Kentucky
Alice Lloyd College is consistently ranked as one of the top private colleges in the South. Now, College Consensus, a unique new college review aggregator, has recognized Alice Lloyd College among the top five highest-ranked colleges and universities in the Best Colleges and Universities in Kentucky for 2018.
Alice Lloyd Volleyball Opens 2018 Season
On Saturday, August 25th, the Alice Lloyd College Lady Eagles volleyball team under the guidance of Coach Nathan Hall, opened the new season by hosting a tri-match at home against Hiwassee (TN) and Boyce College (KY).
August 27th Edition of The Campus Voice
Hello, everyone! The Campus Voice serves as the official newsletter of Alice Lloyd College. The latest edition is published each week throughout the semester with a variety of announcements, social event alerts, feature stories, and sports news. The current newsletter features information pertinent to various semester activities, including important reminders and sports schedules.
Colbi Johnson: Giving Her All for Service
Colbi Johnson is an Alice Lloyd College sophomore who is a Knott County, Kentucky native seizing the opportunity to be a force of change in Central Appalachia by becoming a servant leader. A 2016 graduate of Hazard High School, she excelled in both academic and athletic pursuits. Colbi was offered scholarships to a wide array of schools; however, based upon her mother’s experiences at Alice Lloyd College, she knew that there was a local school where she could “stay close, yet go far.”
Dr. Steve Herr: Creating Model Educators for the Region
Alice Lloyd College is known for producing the best teachers in the Appalachian region which is due, in no small part, to the efforts of education professor, Dr. Steve Herr. Even in his spare time, Dr. Herr insists that he is always reading and building on his own education.
ALC Students Find Joy in Service
Recently, twelve Alice Lloyd College student-athletes put the ALC motto “A light unto the mountains” into action by visiting the nursing homes in Knott and Perry County.
Austin Estridge: Devoted to Service
Austin Estridge, a member of the ALC Class of 2018 from Jackson County, Kentucky, made his decision to attend college his freshman year of high school and relentlessly pursued his goal. As the 2018 Salutatorian Award recipient, Austin dedicated his time at ALC to not...
A New ALC Student’s Thoughts on College Life
The annual ALC New Student Summer Orientation, held every June, gives new students and their families an opportunity to better acquaint themselves with the ALC community. One member of the class of 2022, Callie Chaney, followed the event by writing about how and why she chose to attend ALC.