Founders Circle

Samford has been sustained through the years by the generous gifts of many faithful friends.  Samford as we know it today is far removed from the college that opened with nine students and had the president as the only teacher. Several times in the school’s history, both in the early years in Marion, Ala., and later in Birmingham, friends of the school gave special assistance to keep the doors open. The Founders Circle is a new designation to honor those who have supported the university with annual financial commitments for at least 35 years.