Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Joey Leggett

November 3, 2025

While Joey Leggett, CEO of Falcon Children’s Home in North Carolina, was a student at Emmanuel University, he felt a call into ministry. But, he says with a smile, he later realized he had…

Beauty From Ashes – EC Alumna Spotlight on Leslie McFarlin

June 13, 2022

Growing up, Emmanuel College was Leslie McFarlin’s playground. Living a stone’s throw away from campus, she and her siblings felt a part of the college community because they grew up…

The Perfect Shot – EC Alumni Spotlight on Emerson McClung

February 25, 2022

In basketball, athletes picture themselves making the perfect shot. In their mind, they hear the swish of the net, and the crowd going wild. For EC alumnus, Emerson McClung ’20,…

No Limits – EC Alumni Spotlight on Kora Burton

February 17, 2022

“What are you going to do with an English degree?”  This is a question EC alumna Kora Burton heard frequently when telling others about her college plans. However, the 2018…

His Best Shot – EC Alumni Spotlight on Michael Stapp

February 15, 2022

In the late 1960s, Emmanuel Head Basketball Coach, Lloyd Turlington sought to bring change to the program through offering athletic scholarships. One athlete he recruited along with the help of…

Music & Ministry – EC Alumni Spotlight on Eric Foster-Whiddon

January 6, 2022

From the beginning of his college search, EC alumnus Eric Foster-Whiddon (’01) was looking for a place to “study God,” and he found that place at Emmanuel College.  “I liked…

Making A Splash – EC Alumni Spotlight on Adrian Aleksandrowicz

June 18, 2021

The Lord works in mysterious ways. This is something Emmanuel College alumnus, Adrian Aleksandrowicz learned during his time at Emmanuel College. A native of Poland, Adrian started swimming at a…

Planning Her Future – EC Alumna Spotlight on Danielle Appleman

June 2, 2021

High school seniors are faced with several important decisions to make before graduation. Sometimes, the biggest decision they have is what their next step will be.   For EC alumna, Danielle…

Making Connections – EC Alumni Spotlight on Gordon Grizzle

April 19, 2021

The Lord’s plan is always perfect. For EC alumnus, Gordon Grizzle ’11, this statement couldn’t be more accurate. Gordon did not come from a forestry background, however felt the Lord…

EC Alumnus To Compete in Tokyo Olympics!

April 1, 2021

EC Alumnus Alex Sobers competed at the 2021 ISCA International Senior Cup March 23-27. First, Sobers finished 3rd in the 100 LCM freestyle in a personal best 49.78 and a new…

Ready, Set, Serve – EC Alumni Spotlight on Chris & Alicia Dunlap

March 17, 2021

When Alicia Dunlap was in the 5th grade, she felt the Lord call her into mission work.  “A missionary visited our church and he called the young people up at…

Following His Call – EC Alumna Spotlight on Rachel Fenters

March 10, 2021

Growing up as a small-town girl in Hemingway, SC, Rachel Fenters was no stranger to the familiarity of a three red light town. Fenters spent most of her childhood participating…