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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."
 
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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. 
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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. 
 
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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.
 
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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.  
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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Samford Upsets UTC to Claim SoCon Championship, Earn NCAA Bid
The Samford women's basketball team rallied from a double-digit deficit to defeat top-seeded UT-Chattanooga 72-67, capturing the Southern Conference Tournament title in Asheville, North Carolina.
 
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Samford Sport Administration Students Earn Top Honors at National Conference
Students from Samford University’s School of Health Professions earned top recognition at the Dr. Samantha Roberts Case Study Competitions during the 2026 Applied Sport Management Association Conference. Held Feb. 11-13 at Temple University in Philadelphia, the conference brought together faculty, students and industry leaders from across the country to share research and applied sport management practices. 
 
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Gift Supports New Research Boat for Samford’s Biological and Environmental Sciences Department
A recent gift to Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences will expand hands-on learning and research opportunities for students in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences.
 
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Inside the Appellate Process: Students Witness Live Oral Arguments on Samford’s Campus
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and the Birmingham Bar Foundation partnered to host oral arguments of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals on March 5, bringing together undergraduate students, law students, and high school students from the Birmingham area for a rare educational experience.
 
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Lysa TerKeurst Speaks on Boundaries and Trust at 15th Annual Corts Distinguished Author Series
Seven-time New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst visited Samford University as the featured speaker for the 15th Annual Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series hosted by Orlean Beeson School of Education.
 
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Bulldogs Clinch 4-3 Conference Victory Over Mercer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford women's tennis team opened Southern Conference play with a 4-3 win over Mercer Friday afternoon at the Samford Tennis Center.
 
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Samford Men's Tennis Dominates in 4-0 Road Sweep at South Alabama
MOBILE, Ala.-The Samford men's tennis team earned a dominating 4-0 sweep on the road over South Alabama Friday evening.
 
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Baseball Opens SoCon Play With Dominant 11-0 Win At Western Carolina
CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Samford pitcher Joseph Lee threw a one-hit shutout and Trey Higgins homered twice as the Bulldog baseball team opened Southern Conference play with an impressive 11-0 win in seven innings Friday afternoon at Western Carolina.
 
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Samford Softball Opens SoCon Play at Mercer
MERCER, Ga. - The Samford softball team is back on the road this weekend as it begins Southern Conference play with a three-game series at Mercer. Two sides that met in the semifinals of last season's SoCon Tournament enter open conference play with Samford carrying a 9-20 record and the Bears with a 12-13 mark.
 
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Samford Falls to Southern in NCAA Tournament
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Samford women's basketball saw its season come to an end in the NCAA Tournament, falling 65-53 to Southern University on Thursday evening at Colonial Life Arena. The Bulldogs finished the year with a 16-19 record after a resilient effort on the national stage.
 
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Bulldogs To Open SoCon Play With Series At Western Carolina This Weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University baseball team will open Southern Conference play with a three-game series at Western Carolina this weekend. The teams are scheduled to play Friday at 4 p.m. (CT), Saturday at 1 p.m. (CT) and Sunday at 12 p.m. (CT). The Friday and Sunday games can be seen live on ESPN+.