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A Calling Beyond the Keys: Cooper leaves Samford a Leader Forged in Community
Samford graduate Briggs Cooper reflects on leadership, music and community shaping his journey.
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Seeing What We Overlook: Graphic Design Students Use Research to Challenge Everyday Assumptions
Samford graphic design students use research-driven design to reveal hidden risks and realities.
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A Creative Path, A Clear Calling: Art & Design Graduates Reflect on Their Time at Samford
New alumni from the School of the Arts share how community, mentorship and creativity shaped their time as Samford artists.
 
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Designing With Purpose: Architecture Students Reimagine What Building Can Mean
Samford architecture students present research on human-centered design, community engagement and restorative architecture.
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Samford’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences and School of the Arts Celebrate Spring 2026 Graduates
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences and School of the Arts celebrated their spring graduates with a joint commencement ceremony May 2 in the Pete Hanna Center.
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Samford University Launches School of the Arts Alumni Chapter
This new platform is for graduates to reconnect, engage and remain actively involved in the life and future of the school. 
 
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Designing at the Edge: Samford Architecture Students Explore a Gateway into Homewood 
Students explore a downtown Homewood site through a studio project, highlighting community connection and being a good neighbor.
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Game Design Students Step Inside the Industry at Game Developers Conference
Samford game design students spent spring break at GDC, gaining hands-on industry experience through sessions, networking and collaboration.
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Christian Ministry Professor and Students Present Research on Least-Reached Areas of United States
Research equips church leaders with data-driven insights to strategically plant churches in least-evangelical U.S. areas.
 
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From Classroom to Runway: Theatre Students Bring Modern Kimono to Life
Design students transform global research and creative risk into striking wearable art.
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Backstage at Oklahoma!: Where America’s First Great Musical Comes to Life
A behind-the-scenes journey through the School of the Arts' staging of Oklahoma!
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Setting the Tone: Division of Music Students Shine at Annual Honors Recital
The annual Honors Recital brought together faculty, families and peers to celebrate student musicians whose performances reflected artistic excellence and years of disciplined growth.