Mathews Named Dean of Samford University’s School of Public Health
Samford University has named Suresh Mathews, PhD, dean of the School of Public Health, effective March 2, 2026. In this role, he will guide the school’s continued growth and advance its mission to prepare graduates to improve health outcomes and strengthen communities worldwide.
Samford Computer Science Student Builds App to Support Future Cohorts at new Costa Rica Study Center
When university leaders opened Finca de Samford in Costa Rica this winter, they envisioned more than a study center.
Beeson Divinity School Enters Partnership with Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary
Beeson took a major step toward growing its international profile by signing a memorandum of understanding with the Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary (UETS) on Jan. 28.
Love of Tennis, Samford Brings International Sisters Together as Teammates
Sara and Lea Erenda are sisters and doubles teammates on Samford University's women's tennis team. The pair moved from a town in western Austria to pursue athletics and academics in a place that has helped them grow in confidence and in their faith.
Study Abroad Program Combines Sport and Cultural Immersion in Japan
Samford University students traveled to Japan this summer for the Japanese Culture Through Sport course. Led by Patrick Marsh, assistant professor in the School of Health Professions Department of Kinesiology, the program combines academic study of sport with intentional cultural immersion across Tokyo, Hiroshima and Fukuoka.
Samford Nursing Students Serve Refugee Communities in Greece Through Missions Nursing Study Abroad Course
As part of Samford University’s ongoing commitment to global missions, 15 students from Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing traveled to Athens, Greece, during the summer term for a week of service and learning.
Walking Through History: Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School Holds Study Abroad Class at the University of Cambridge
This past summer, students from Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School visited sites of the Protestant Reformation in England, exploring history and theology in the places where it happened.
