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Grateful for ALC: Sabrina Tomblin-Conley
by Sabrina Tomblin-Conley, Class of 1995 Since early childhood, planning for the future has always been important to me. I have, however, learned that God often steps in and guides us down a very different path than we envisioned. In 1991, I was honored to graduate as...
ALC Celebrates the Service of Two Staff Members
Alice Lloyd College recently celebrated the service of two staff members and alumni who will be entering into retirement this year. Priscilla “Pat” Fraley and Margaret “Margo” Sparkman have a combined 102 years of service to the College. Their presence on campus will...
Paying it Forward: Miranda Click
I have always believed that if you have faith, God will lead you to the path you are meant to travel. One of the best examples of God’s direction in my life was when He led me to Alice Lloyd College (ALC). As I reflect on my accomplishments and my life today, I am very thankful God led that seventeen-year-old girl to Alice Lloyd College. I received more than I ever imagined possible and now I am grateful that I can “pay-it-forward.”
True Romance: ALC Grads Reflect on Decades of Teaching Kentucky’s Youth
By Meagan Harkins, Sullivan Foundation Contributor* A single brass bell rang for recess every day at Dorton Elementary School in Dorton, Ky., where the voices of Georgia Belcher and her fourth-grade students could be heard echoing through the hallways for years....
Alice Lloyd College Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2020
After a three-month postponement, Alice Lloyd College introduced the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2020. The ceremony typically takes place on campus each October during the Appalachia Day Homecoming festivities, but unfortunately, that event was postponed due to COVID-19. At last, on January 30th, 2021, four worthy recipients were finally able to have their names added to this elite fraternity. They were recognized at the Perry Campus Center on “Coach J Court” between the basketball doubleheader against Asbury University. This year’s inductees are David Adams, Brandon Arnold, Cody Hyden, and Ariel Nickell.
One of ALC’s Brightest and Best Participates in BRIGHT Kentucky
During the fall 2020 semester, Jennifer (Jenn) Hall, Director of Marketing and Communications at Alice Lloyd College and 2014 alumna, participated in the second BRIGHT Kentucky leadership program. The program focuses on building up the next generation of Kentucky...
Alice Lloyd College 2020 Alumna and Alumnus of the Year
Congratulations to the Alice Lloyd College 2020 Alumna & Alumnus of the Year, Mrs. Mary Lois Jacobs (Class of 1960) and Mr. Cloys Thornsberry (Class of 1953)! Because of the current pandemic, the Alumna & Alumnus of the Year Awards Banquet which was scheduled...
ALC Alumna Appointed to Christian Appalachian Project’s Board of Directors
Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) announced that Lula Bowling Ford, a 1973 ALC graduate, has been appointed to serve a one-year commitment on CAP’s Board of Directors.
Elizabeth Morris Blair: Reaching Her Full Potential
I was born and raised near Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 15, I found my home in Eastern Kentucky after the death of my mother, who was raising me on her own. I graduated from Red Bird Christian School in 1989 and received my BA in Early Elementary Education (K-4) from Alice Lloyd College in 1995. That same year, I married my husband, Mike.
