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"...leaders should be distinguished as those who, in the leading of their own lives, provide examples worth following."

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The Mann Center encourages Samford students to apply ethics to real life through Better World Theatre.

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The Mann Center engages students in Courageous Conversations about issues that matter.

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Recent initiatives, both at Samford and abroad, have addressed timely ethical issues.

The Mann Center is involved in a number of programs throughout the year, many of which are open to the public.

Upcoming Events

The Mann Center is involved in a number of programs throughout the year, many of which are open to the public.

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To support teaching, research and service, the Mann Center sponsors curricular and co-curricular initiatives across the Samford campus.

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To support teaching, research and service, the Mann Center sponsors curricular and co-curricular initiatives across the Samford campus.

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View a series of interviews with thought leaders on current topics of interest.

Conversations on Ethics and Leadership

View a series of interviews with thought leaders on current topics of interest.

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International Initiatives
Invoking a worldwide dialogue of ethics

The Mann Center has been involved in initiatives in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

The Mann Center has been involved in initiatives in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

International Initiatives

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 The Frances Marlin Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership emphasizes the indispensable connection between ethics and good leadership in business, government, social services and the classic professions. Much of the center’s work is at this vital nexus of ethics and leadership. 

Frances Marlin Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
205-726-4362 or Dr. John Knapp, Director