Samford University establishes the Carolyn and Don Drennen Endowment for American History, Civics and the Constitution
Samford University recently announced the establishment of the Carolyn and Don Drennen Endowment for American History, Civics and the Constitution.
Samford Debate advances to Elite Eight at season opener in Washington, D.C.
Samford University’s debate team kicked off its 2024-25 season in Washington, D.C. at the George Mason Debate Tournament. The team of senior Aaron Gill and sophomore Laurel Pack advanced to the Elite Eight, with Gill earning fifth place speaker in the tournament and Pack placing 12th.
Samford University welcomes Sheena Virji to HCAS Advisory Board
Samford University has announced the appointment of Sheena Virji to the Howard College of Arts and Sciences advisory board. Virji, a 1998 graduate of Samford with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, brings extensive experience in human resources and a strong commitment to lifelong learning and service
Samford Alumna Kendall Jarrard Selected for U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program
Samford University alumna Kendall Jarrard has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program for the summer of 2024. Jarrard, one of approximately 500 American students chosen from over 5,000 applicants, studied Chinese through the program.
Samford University Garners 3 Top 10 National Rankings in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 List of Best Colleges
Samford’s academic reputation continues to flourish, with a No. 2 national ranking in character development and a No. 8 ranking for career preparation in the new rankings.
Dr. Tanya Hollins shares insights on leadership in tech at Classroom to Career event
On Sept. 4, Samford University welcomed Tanya Hollins, MBA ’00, who headlined “Classroom to Career: My Journey to Becoming a Leader in Tech”. Hollins, a program manager with Amazon Web Services (AWS), shared her career journey with students and faculty.
Beeson hosts “Samford on Mission” discussion
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School celebrated the university’s impact in global missions during a Global Voices lecture event on Sept. 5 in Beeson’s Global Center.
'Gratitude' Permeates During Samford's 183rd Opening Convocation
Fourth-year president Beck A. Taylor delivered a personal opening address to launch the 2024-25 academic year.
Judge Janice Rogers Brown to Speak at Samford University Concerning “Thoughts on Culture”
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Science will host the Colloquium on American Citizenship, Thursday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. The featured speaker, Judge Janice Rogers Brown, will present “Thoughts on Culture: Looking to the Past to Look to the Future”.
Samford Chemistry Department Receives Substantial Grant for Student Research
Samford University's Department of Chemistry has secured a significant grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), paving a pathway for their research in chemical dynamics and mechanisms.
Useful and Enlightened Christian Citizens
In 1841, the founding of Howard College in Marion, Alabama, was not a random occurrence. In the rough-and-tumble frontier town filled with whiskey taverns and rowdy boys, a fledgling Christian liberal arts college seemed out of place. But the Holy Spirit was at work.
Cultivating a Passion, Exploring the Heavens
Ariana Allgood, a junior, math and psychology double major, has always had a love for all things related to time and space. And with the robust opportunities Samford provides, she has pursued these passions with purpose.
An Alumna’s Journey from Swimming Pretty to Parting the Waves
Sometime around 2010, Vicki Valosik ’02, an international relations alumna of Howard College of Arts and Sciences, was casting around for a different way to spend time outside her job at a Washington, D.C., nonprofit. With her love of being in the water and years of dance lessons, synchronized swimming came to mind. So, she signed up for a class at a local pool.
A Family Legacy Spanning 70 Years
When Harper Harwell ’24 applied to be editor-in-chief of the Samford Crimson, she had no idea she would be continuing the legacy set by a beloved family member. It wasn’t until she expressed her interest in the position to her 93-year-old grandfather, Hoyt Harwell ’53, that she discovered he also served as editor-in-chief of the student-led publication 70 years prior.
Samford Hosts 50th Annual Summer Debate Institute for Middle and High School Students
Samford University’s nationally recognized debate team hosted its 50th annual Summer Debate Institute, July 1-6. “It is an opportunity for students to experience the collegiate lifestyle, explore Samford’s campus and surround them with Samford debaters,” said debate director Lee Quinn.
Samford Geography and Sociology Department Earns National Recognition
Samford University’s Department of Geography and Sociology in Howard College of Arts and Sciences has been “put on the map” with a recent award from the American Association of Geographers.
Samford University Fellows Study Abroad in Italy
Twenty six University Fellows studied abroad in Italy, May 13-26. They visited Florence, Rome and the city of Pompeii, to culminate their first two years of studies at Samford University.
Samford University Selects Ana Carballal as New Chair of World Languages and Cultures
Ana Carballal will be the new chair of Samford University’s Department of World Languages and Cultures (WLAC), effective August 1. She follows English professor Tim Sutton, who served as the interim WLAC chair for two years.
