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Scoring for Lil’ Hearts: ALC Raises Money for Lil’ Heart Sluggers
On Thursday, February 1, 2018, as the Alice Lloyd College Eagles and Lady Eagles took on Asbury University in a double-header, the crowd took on a challenge of their own – to raise money for Lil’ Heart Sluggers. All proceeds from the night’s games, over $200, went to the foundation started by ALC alumnus, Shannon Russell.
Alumni Spotlight: Dena Sparkman
When you ask Dena Sparkman, Community CEO of Whitesburg ARH, what her greatest accomplishment is, you might be shocked to hear the answer. With an undergraduate degree in biology, a residency at Duke University and a host of other academic and business...
Alice Lloyd College Athletics Welcomes Three New Members to Hall of Fame Class of 2017
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, Alice Lloyd College welcomed three individuals into its Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place on the college campus at the Grady Nutt Athletic Center as part of the annual Appalachia Day Homecoming activities. This year’s inductees were: Gemma Gray-Parks, Tommy McKenzie, and Bobby Dustin Ratliff.
Alice Lloyd College Celebrates 2017 Alumna and Alumnus of the Year
Alice Lloyd College held its twenty-first annual Alumna and Alumnus of the Year Banquet on September 15th, 2017. The celebration is held in honor of two individuals whose service and dedication exemplify the core values of Alice Lloyd College. Family and friends came together to celebrate the lives and successes of the recipients, Kimberly Slone Jones (Class of 1989) and Dr. Clyde Thornsberry (Class of 1947).
Alumni Spotlight: Shannon Russell
“…serve one another humbly in love.” – Galatians 5:13b Shannon Russell, an Alice Lloyd College alum, has spent the latter part of his life serving others in love, using his son as motivation. When Jaxon was born with a congenital heart defect, Shannon said the Lord...
A True Servant Leader: Dr. James Stewart
By Jerri Whitner, Student Contributor Dr. James H. Stewart, a native of Wheelwright, Kentucky, was one of the earliest students to walk the Purpose Road, graduating from the Caney Junior College in 1942. Following his time at Caney, Dr. James Stewart went on to...
Providing Opportunities for One Hundred Years: The Caney Creek Community Center, Inc.
By Jerri Whitner, Student Contributor A frail, forty-year-old woman traveling to an isolated part of the country and establishing a community that has lasted for a century seems like a piece of fiction. However, it is not an imaginary tale but an amazing journey which...
Dr. Henry Webb: Continuing the Mission of ALC
Alice Lloyd College alumni are continuing to make a difference in the Appalachian region. Alice Lloyd hoped that by founding the College that she would instill leadership qualities in her students that would drive them to make a difference in their communities and have a positive impact on the region. Dr. Henry Webb is an admirable reflection of those hopes.
Alice Lloyd College Athletics Welcomes Three New Members to Hall of Fame Class of 2016
On Saturday, October 8, 2016, Alice Lloyd College welcomed three individuals into its Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place on the College campus at the Grady Nutt Athletic Center as part of the annual Appalachia Day Homecoming activities. This...
