Samford School of the Arts Strikes Health Care Agreement with UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine
Dancers, musicians and marching band members are receiving specialized and expedited health care services through UAB partnership that understands "performers are athletes."
Areté Means More Than Excellence
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education is renowned for its commitment to character education, producing top graduates who are equipped for their careers and prepared to be leaders in their communities. One of the strongest examples of this commitment is Areté, a unique committee established in 2020 that provides structure and shared leadership for the school’s character education initiatives.
Annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium Recognizes 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
Samford University Cumberland School of Law hosted the 31st annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium which recognized the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Victor Jones, senior counsel at the NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund Defense, served as the keynote speaker.
Samford Students Compete in National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship, Showcasing Career-Readiness
In January, Brock School of Business students traveled to Atlanta to compete in the 2025 National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC). Hosted by the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, the competition gave students a chance to apply their professional sales skills in a competitive, hands-on environment.
Stronger Together: Orlean Beeson School of Education’s Commitment to Community
In 2020, as schools and workplaces across the country scrambled to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic, Anna McEwan, dean of Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education, and Justin Hefner, EdS ’16, EdD ’18, superintendent of Homewood City Schools, both stepped into their leadership roles mid-crisis.
Preserving Black History: Samford’s Stories of Courage and Legacy
Black Alabamians have shaped the state's history since its founding in 1819. Samford University, established as Howard College in 1841, witnessed this history unfold, from enslaved labor on campus to the integration of Black students in the 1960s and the dedication of the Racial Reconciliation Memorial in 2022.
Samford Psychology Student McKinnley Meyer Leads Mental Health Advocacy for Student-Athletes
At the heart of Samford University’s growing mental health advocacy movement is McKinnley Meyer, a junior psychology major from Navarre, Florida. With a passion for sports and well-being, Meyer is working to promote suicide prevention, a mission shaped by losing a mentor in high school.
Samford Streamlines Path for Community College Transfers Through Expanded Partnerships
Current agreements include Jefferson State, Gadsden State, Wallace State and Lawson State community colleges.
Beeson to host preaching conference featuring Alister McGrath, others
For the second year in a row, Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School will host a summer preaching conference, aimed at equipping and encouraging practicing and aspiring preachers.
Samford University's Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing Recognized Among Princeton Review’s Best Online Nursing Master’s Programs for 2025
Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing provides personalized attention to each student through its online learning platform. As a result, Samford's online nursing program has been recognized as one of Princeton Review’s 2025 Best Online Nursing Master’s Programs.
Cumberland School of Law Symposium Addresses Environmental Regulation in a Diminished Administrative State
On Jan. 31, Samford University Cumberland School of Law hosted the inaugural Cumberland Law Land Use and Natural Resources Law Center Symposium, in partnership with Cumberland’s Continuing Legal Education department. The half day conference highlighted the development of private governance, environmental markets, and taxation policies to fill environmental regulatory gaps.
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).
Samford Accounting Program Ranks in Top 6% Nationally Based on CPA Success Index
The accounting program in Samford University’s Brock School of Business has been recognized by Accounting Today as one of the leading programs in the U.S. based on the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Success Index.
Sara Erenda Balances Psychology Studies and Tennis at Samford
Samford sophomore psychology major Sara Erenda is making the most of her time as a student-athlete, balancing a rigorous academic schedule with the demands of competing at the Division I level in tennis.
Lindy Cleveland’s Story of Empowerment Through Unless U Inspires Samford Students
Lindy Cleveland, founder and director of Unless U, told a convocation gathering last semester how God led her to create a transformative program for adults with special needs. Her message resonated with students, faculty and staff alike, reminding everyone of the importance of caring for the overlooked and marginalized.
Samford Debate Team Performs Strongly at Texas Open Tournament
The Samford University debate team of Aaron Gill and Laurel Pack delivered a strong performance at the Texas Open Debate Tournament held at the University of Texas in Austin.
Social Work Study between Samford and Haigazian University Receives Funding from U.S. Embassy
Rachel Hagues and David Cecil, faculty members in Samford University’s Department of Social Work, have received funding from the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to launch a collaborative project with Haigazian University aimed at supporting social workers in Lebanon.
Fast Track, Full Circle: High School Student's Journey to Samford
Caroline Hurt, a high school senior from Milan, Tennessee, became the first incoming freshman accepted into Samford University’s new Fast Track in Sports Business program. The program offers an accelerated curriculum for students to earn both a BSBA and MBA in five years while gaining hands-on experience through an 18-month sports industry residency.
Samford Baseball Drops Midweek Game At Jacksonville State
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – The Samford University baseball team dropped a 12-6 decision at in-state rival Jacksonville State Tuesday afternoon at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium.
Men’s Golf Wraps Up Play At Wexford Intercollegiate
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – The Samford men's golf team placed 17th in the Wexford Intercollegiate, held Monday and Tuesday at the Wexford Golf Club (Par 72, 6,884 yards).
Bulldog's Winning Streak Snapped at #17 Mississippi State
STARKVILLE, Miss. - The Samford softball team hit the road today for a midweek tilt against their toughest test to date as they faced No. 17 Mississippi State. The Samford Bulldogs carried a five-game winning streak into the matchup today, but that was snapped as Miss State came out on top 6-1. Samford falls to 6-3 after the defeat while Miss State moves to 10-1.
Mohandoss Named SoCon Player Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford junior Sandeep Mohandoss was named the Southern Conference Player of the Week when the league released its weekly men's tennis awards Tuesday afternoon.
Samford Set to Host Furman Tomorrow Night at the Pete Hanna Center
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's basketball team returns home to the Pete Hanna Center tomorrow night as they play host to Furman. As the Bulldogs come down the home stretch of Southern Conference play, they sit with a 20-7 record and are 10-4 in SoCon play, one game out of first place. Furman enters with a 19-8 record and is 7-7 in league play.
Baseball Heads To Jax State For 3 p.m. Tuesday Game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University baseball team will play on the road for the first time this season when the Bulldogs play at in-state rival Jacksonville State Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium.
