Second Edition of Wills, Trusts and Estates Casebook by Cumberland School of Law Professor DiRusso Released
Wills, Trusts, and Estates in Focus, Second Edition, co-authored by Alyssa DiRusso, the Palmer Professor of Law at Samford University Cumberland School of Law, has been released.
Melissa Lumpkin Retires After Distinguished Public Health Career
Melissa Lumpkin, dean of Samford University’s School of Public Health, has retired after a distinguished career dedicated to public health and academia. Since joining Samford in 2014, Lumpkin has led the school through significant growth, including program expansions and accreditations, while fostering a supportive, faith-centered environment.
Cam Pearce Joins Alabama Society of CPAs Board of Directors
Cam Pearce, instructor of accounting in Samford University’s Brock School of Business, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA).
Singleton Wins Award for Groundbreaking Research on Black Journalism
William Singleton, assistant professor of communication and media at Samford, received the Newspaper Research Journal's Best Article Award for his work, “Must I follow the script? Professional objectivity, journalistic roles and the Black community journalist.”
Samford Alumna and Communication Studies Faculty Member Collaborate on Body Liberation Publication
Samford University’s Department of Communication and Media recently celebrated a unique scholarly collaboration between Niya Pickett Miller, assistant professor of communication studies, and Samford alumna Erin Basinger, associate professor of communication studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Amanda Howard Honored with 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award
Amanda Howard, associate professor of psychology at Samford University, was awarded the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award this week, the longest-standing honor bestowed by the Howard College of Arts and Sciences.
Brock School of Business Dean Chad Carson Joins Southern Business Administration Association Board of Directors
Chad Carson, dean of Samford University’s Brock School of Business, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Southern Business Administration Association (SBAA), a regional organization representing collegiate business programs offered by colleges and universities in the southern United States.
Denning Named Cooley Book Prize Recipient by Georgetown Law's Center for the Constitution
Brannon P. Denning, the Starnes Professor of Law at Samford University Cumberland School of Law, has been announced as a recipient of the 2025 Thomas M. Cooley Book Prize by Georgetown Law’s Center for the Constitution. The annual award recognizes exceptional books, and their authors, that advance our understanding of, and commitment to, the Constitution.
Samford Receives Historic $5 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Invigorate Rural, Small-Town Churches
Samford received the largest single grant in its 183-year history that will support the university's Center for Congregational Resources.
Samford Hosts History Conference, Students and Faculty Demonstrate Academic Leadership
Samford hosted the national meeting of the Conference on Faith and History (CFH) from Oct. 9-12, welcoming over 250 participants, including 200 faculty and 50 undergraduate students, to campus.
Geography Students and Faculty Attend SEDAAG Conference, Jennifer Rahn Honored with Award for Student Mentorship
Samford University geography students and faculty showcased their academic engagement and leadership at the Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers (SEDAAG) Conference held Nov. 23-25 in Greenville, South Carolina.
Brock Scholars Alumnae Collaborate with Business Faculty to Publish Research on Experience Design for Nonprofits
Samford University alumnae Camilla Lemons ’22 and Kayleigh Hudson ’19, graduates of the Brock Scholars program in Brock School of Business, recently collaborated on a new academic publication with Matt Mazzei, chair of the Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing department.
Making a Global Impact for Children's Rights
David Smolin, Harwell G. Davis Professor of Constitutional Law, is an internationally sought-after expert on
children’s and human rights. As the director of Cumberland’s Center for Children, Law and Ethics, his work has
impact across the state, country and globe.
Denning Discusses To Trust the People with Arms in New Video Interview
Brannon Denning, the Starnes Professor of Law, is featured in a new video interview discussing his latest book To Trust the People with Arms: The Supreme Court and the Second Amendment alongside his co-author Robert Cottrol.
Beeson professor Chip Hardy releases new Old Testament survey
Beeson professor Chip Hardy has released a new book, "The State of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research."
Laing reflects on sabbatical, upcoming projects
Stefana Dan Laing, associate professor of divinity at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, recently completed a sabbatical, where she was able to finish a manuscript and oversee the publishing of a new study Bible for women.
Christian Sanchez Co-Leads Research Discovering Pathogen’s Resistance to Common Cleaning Agents
Christian Sanchez, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, recently co-authored a groundbreaking study that uncovers resistance of the bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa to widely used cleaning agents.
Ross Opinion on the U.S. Supreme Court's Influence on the 2024 Election Published by Jurist
Jurist News has published a new article by William G. Ross, Cumberland School of Law's Albert P. Brewer Professor of Law and Ethics, in which he offers an opinion on the influence of the U.S. Supreme Court on the 2024 election.
