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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Samford University Debate Team Qualifies for National Debate Tournament
Two members of Samford University’s debate team have qualified for the 80th National Debate Tournament, which will take place March 27–30 in Houston.
Beeson Divinity School Alumnus: Giving Back is a “Gift”
Twenty years after graduating from Beeson Divinity School, Michael Straus, ’MTS 06, is now giving back to the school he said gave him an “amazingly enriching experience.”
Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Finishes as National Finalist in Online National Trial Competition
Members of Samford University Cumberland School of Law’s national trial team—second-year students Grant Miller and Makayela Bouldes—competed in the Online National Trial Competition (ONC), finishing as the national finalists in their division.
Samford Business Faculty Member Highlights Faith-Centered Approach to AI in New Article for The Gospel Coalition
As AI continues to transform industries worldwide, Darin White, Margaret Gage Bush Distinguished Professor of Business at Samford University Brock School of Business, is encouraging students and professionals to think carefully about its impact.
Cumberland School of Law Moot Court Team Excels at ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition Regional
Cumberland School of Law’s moot court program celebrated an exceptional showing at the Boston Regional of the American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition. One team reached their final round, a second team reached their semifinal round, and three students received individual awards.
Samford Baseball Travels To Jacksonville State For Tuesday Contest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University baseball team will play at Jacksonville State Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium. The game can be seen live on ESPN+.
Samford Selected To Play In One of The First Four Games of The 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee selected Samford women's basketball as one of the 16 seeds to play in one of the First Four games of the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship.
Bulldogs Fall In Game Three To Little Rock
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University baseball team dropped a 12-2 decision in seven innings in the final game of a three-game series against Little Rock Sunday afternoon at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
Franklin Finishes Second Nationally In 60-Meter Hurdles
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Samford sophomore Bradley Franklin finished second in the nation in the men's 60-meter hurdles at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships Saturday at the University of Arkansas.
Men’s Golf Places Third, Isbell Finishes Second At Peoples Championship
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – The Samford men's golf team finished third and sophomore Gavin Isbell placed second individually in the Peoples Championship, hosted by Western Carolina Thursday through Saturday.
Bulldogs Open Outdoor Season At Montevallo Falcon Classic
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The Samford men's and women's track and field teams opened the 2026 outdoor season by competing in the Montevallo Falcon Classic Friday and Saturday.
