Samford Debate Concludes Strong First Semester at Wake Forest American Debate Association Fall Championship
Samford University’s debate team closed out the 2025 fall semester with a strong showing at the Wake Forest ADA Fall Championship, bringing its largest group of the season and marking significant accomplishments for both new and returning debaters.
First Master of Arts in Christian Counseling Students at Beeson Divinity School Reflect on Experience
Members of the first cohort in Samford University Beeson Divinity School’s Master of Arts in Christian Counseling (MACC) recently reflected on their experience in the program. Student interviewees include Chris Howell, Hannah Newman and Hila Grace Allman.
Samford’s Howard College Hosts 2025 Timothy Sumner Robinson Forum Featuring Award-Winning Journalist Laura Hackett
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences hosted the 2025 Timothy Sumner Robinson Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 18, welcoming Edward R. Murrow Award–winning journalist Laura Hackett as the keynote speaker.
Samford Students Launch University’s First Collegiate Fishing Team at Auburn Open
Samford University juniors Nico Foster, a marine science major, and Katie Burnett, a philosophy major, made university history this fall as the first official representatives of the new Samford Fishing Club.
Music Professor Viliunas Receives Approval for Workshop Series Grant
Brian Viliunas, professor of music in School of the Arts, earned a grant by The Lilly Network of Church-Related Colleges and Universities.
Samford Alumnus Bill Stevens Named to Alabama Business Hall of Fame
Bill Stevens ’70, Birmingham businessman and former chairman of the Samford University Board of Trustees, was inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame.
Beeson Divinity School Welcomes Author Christopher Watkin
Christopher Watkin, lecturer at Australia’s Monash University and author of the highly acclaimed book Biblical Critical Theory, spent time at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School on Nov. 11. During his campus visit, Watkin delivered a chapel sermon and joined a discussion about his recent contributions to a new work.
Teaching Legacy – Mike Debow Retires After 36 Years
After more than 36 years of dedicated service, professor Mike DeBow retired from Cumberland School of Law in December 2024, closing a chapter that has left a lasting mark on generations of students and colleagues.
Cumberland School of Law National Trial Team Wins the Premiere Trial Competition and Two Best Advocate Awards
Cumberland School of Law’s national trial team won the Premiere Trial Competition in Austin, Texas, which features law students who have never participated in an external law school trial competition and are making their “premieres.”
Former Samford Goalkeeper Finds Her Footing in Canada’s Newly Established Pro League
Morgan McAslan '22 has won the Golden Glove award in her first season in Canada’s new Northern Super League and credits her time at Samford with shaping both her work ethic and her professional readiness.
Fisk Receives Combat Action Badge as Samford Honors Veterans
Fisk, who now chairs the Department of Art and Design, was deployed to Iraq as a photojournalist in the Army Reserve.
Samford Celebrates 2025 Homecoming with Pageantry, Reunions
Homecoming week featured festivities, reunions and the special commemoration of a philanthropist Pete Hanna.
Pounds, C‑VETS Student Fellow at Cumberland School of Law, Provides Hands-On Support for Veterans
Anna Pounds, a third-year student at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, is the 2025-26 student fellow of the Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (C-VETS). Launched in 2020, C-VETS provides free legal assistance to Alabama veterans and their families. Through her work with the clinic, Pounds honors those who served by helping them navigate legal challenges and secure the stability they deserve.
Samford Pharmacy Professor’s Research on GLP-1 Medications and their Impact on Fertility Featured by National Geographic
Jessica W. Skelley, PharmD ’10, professor of pharmacy practice at Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, was featured in National Geographic’s article “Is there really an Ozempic baby boom? The unexpected ways GLP-1s could influence fertility,” offering expert insight on how GLP-1 medications may affect contraceptive effectiveness. Her perspective reflects ongoing scholarship on GLP-1 agents, including work published in peer-reviewed journals.
Samford Sports Industry Professor’s World Cup Study on American Soccer Fandom Featured in LA Times
Darin W. White, founder of Samford’s Sports Industry Program, is seeking insights on the path professional soccer must take to rival the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball in the United States.
Massey Student Preaching Award Recipient Reminds Listeners of the “Lord who Saves”
Blake Dean, recipient of the fall 2025 James Earl Massey Student Preaching Award at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, used his Nov. 4 sermon to remind fellow students of the Lord who saves, surprises, calls us by name and sends us out.
Samford Nursing Students Serve Refugee Communities in Greece Through Missions Nursing Study Abroad Course
As part of Samford University’s ongoing commitment to global missions, 15 students from Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing traveled to Athens, Greece, during the summer term for a week of service and learning.
Cumberland School of Law Hosts Prelaw Day to Inspire Future Legal Leaders
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law recently welcomed high school students from across the region for Prelaw Day, a one-day program offering participants a unique opportunity to learn about legal careers.
Bulldogs Finish Cancun Challenge With A Defeat to Utah Valley
CANCUN, Mexico - The Samford men's basketball team finished play tonight at the Cancun Challenge against Utah Valley. Down multiple starters for the second-straight night, the Bulldogs were outplayed throughout the game as they fell 89-45. Samford's record falls to 4-5 on the season while the Wolverines move to 5-2.
Bulldogs Take Command Early, Hold Off Stony Brook for Thanksgiving MTE Win
ATLANTA, Ga. - Samford women's basketball delivered a steady, wire-to-wire performance on Wednesday afternoon, knocking off Stony Brook 58–48 at the GSU Convocation Center in their third game of the Georgia State Thanksgiving MTE.
Six Bulldogs Honored On SoCon Postseason Teams
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Six members of the Samford University football team were honored on the Southern Conference's All-Conference and All-Freshman teams when the league released its postseason football awards Wednesday morning.
Short-Handed Bulldogs Handle Georgia State at Cancun Challenge
CANCUN, Mexico - The Samford men's basketball team opened up the Cancun Challenge this afternoon with a game against Georgia State. Despite being down two starters, the Bulldogs pulled off a 78-63 win where they controlled the game for the majority of the night. Samford moves their record to 4-4 on the season with the victory.
Samford Battles to the Buzzer but Drops Tight Contest in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. — Samford women's basketball put together one of its strongest offensive performances of the early season on Tuesday afternoon, but a late Georgia State surge handed the Bulldogs a narrow 69–64 loss at the GSU Convocation Center.
Samford Baseball Releases 2026 Schedule
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Games against SEC foes Auburn, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi State, as well as the always challenging Southern Conference schedule highlight the Samford baseball program's 2026 schedule, released on Tuesday.
