Samford Student Attends AED Centennial Convention, Connects with Future Health Leaders
As Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), the world’s largest and most prestigious American health pre-professional honor society, celebrated its 100th anniversary, Samford University student Ashley Bryant found herself part of a moment that connected past, present and future generations of pre-health scholars.
Samford Healthcare Administration Student Selected for Prestigious Postgraduate Fellowship
Abby Juillerat ’25, a healthcare administration graduate student, was selected for a competitive postgraduate fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina, demonstrating the real-world preparation she gained at Samford.
Women’s Basketball Places Second in NCAA Tournament Academic Bracket
Inside Higher Ed’s annual academic bracket for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament placed Samford second only to Princeton University, highlighting the Bulldogs as one of the top academic performers in the country.
Bradley E. Lail Named Dean of Brock School of Business
Following a national search, Samford University has named Bradley E. Lail, PhD, CPA, dean of Brock School of Business, effective July 1, 2026.
Expanded Giving Days Campaign Advances Samford’s Bold Vision
Samford University’s annual giving campaign was a success, raising critical resources to advance scholarships, programs and operations across the university.
Beeson Divinity School Celebrates Biblical Studies Lectures
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School recently welcomed noted New Testament scholar John Barclay to campus for this year’s Biblical Studies Lectures, during which Barclay preached on the theme of "Living in the Gift."
Preparing for a Career in College Athletics: Carter Crum’s Legal Externship with the SEC
Carter Crum, a second-year Cumberland School of Law student, has been participating in an externship with the Southeastern Conference (SEC) this spring, benefiting from hands-on learning at the intersection of athletics, law, business and compliance.
Samford Alumnus Highlights Core Texts Program During Presentation at the University of Oxford
Samford University’s Core Texts program recently received international recognition when Matthew Burford, MDiv ’07, DMin ’16, was invited to present at the University of Oxford, where he highlighted the distinctive value of Samford’s approach to teaching classic works.
Samford Named to List of Most Beautiful College Campuses
Vibrant crepe myrtles, 60-foot oak trees and striking architecture highlight Samford's inclusion on the U.S. News & World Report list of 35 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the nation.
Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Finishes as National Semifinalist in Trials and Tribulations Competition
Members of Samford University Cumberland School of Law’s national trial team finished as national semifinalists in the Trials and Tribulations National Trial Competition, March 13-15, competing against 21 teams from some of the top ranked law school trial advocacy programs in the country.
Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Partners with Samford to Offer $100,000 Scholarship
Ten Miss Samford titleholders have gone on to become Miss Alabama, and one Samford student earned the title of Miss America.
Cumberland School of Law Alumna Lenora Pate Inducted into Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame
In March, Samford University Cumberland School of Law alumna Lenora Pate, JD ’85, was posthumously inducted into the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame.
Samford Women Carry Mission Into NCAA Tournament: 'Togetherness, Love and Competitiveness'
The Bulldogs are bound for South Carolina where they'll face Southern in a matchup of #16 seeds.
From Audience Members to Advocates: The Freemans’ Impact on Samford’s School of the Arts
The story behind the Freeman Hospitality Suite, inspired by students, generosity and a rediscovery of the arts.
Nine Graphic Design Students Earn Birmingham ADDY Honors
From packaging to editorial design, nine Samford graphic design students were recognized at the Birmingham ADDYs for standout work.
Brock School of Business Students Place Third in the Nation at Sports Analytics Championship
This spring, students from Samford’s Brock School of Business placed third in the National Collegiate Sports Analytics Championship. During the event held in Nashville, the team of undergraduate students received tops honors for their performance and earned several individual awards.
City Revitalization Features Church Plant by Beeson Divinity School Alumnus
Nearly seven years after moving to Woodlawn, Alabama, Dan Edwards, MDiv ’24, has planted The Way City Church in the city he has grown to love. The church launched Feb. 1 with a vision of cultivating a vibrant Gospel presence rooted in discipleship and community.
Legacy League Scholarships: Katherine Wolf Affirms 'the Faithfulness of God is Here'
The Samford alumna, whose recovery from a brain stem stroke at age 26 is a testament to deepening faith, provided a powerful message at the Legacy League scholarship luncheon.
Samford Baseball Earns 7-2 Road Win At Troy
TROY, Ala. – The Samford University baseball team picked up a big non-conference road win, earning a 7-2 victory at in-state rival Troy Tuesday evening at Riddle-Pace Field.
Bulldog Bats Come Alive in 13-0 Win At Alabama State
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Samford softball team was back out on the road for a midweek game at Alabama State tonight. The Bulldog bats were too much for the Hornets' pitching as Samford exploded for a 13-0 road win over ASU. Samford captures its third-straight win and takes their record to 12-21 on the year after a season sweep over Alabama State.
Women's Basketball Places Second In NCAA Tournament Academic Bracket
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Samford University placed second in Inside Higher Ed's academic bracket for the NCAA women's basketball tournament. Using the official tournament bracket, teams were compared based on their most recent academic progress rate (APR), which measures athlete retention and academic eligibility. With graduation success rate (GSR) as the tiebreaker, Samford progressed to the final, only losing out to the Ivy League's Princeton University by one point.
Samford Baseball Set To Travel To Troy Tuesday Evening
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University baseball team will travel to Troy, Ala., to take on in-state rival Troy Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at Riddle-Pace Field. The game can be seen live on ESPN+ and live stats will also be available.
Samford’s Joseph Lee Named SoCon Pitcher Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford senior pitcher Joseph Lee was named the Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week when the league released its weekly baseball awards Monday afternoon.
Western Carolina Comes Back Late For Sunday Win Over Samford Baseball
CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Western Carolina scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to come from behind for a 10-9 win over Samford in the final game of a three-game series Sunday at Childress Field at Hennon Stadium.
