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Backstage Pass: Commercial Music Student Gains Rare GRAMMY Access
As music’s biggest night unfolded in Los Angeles, California, Samford University junior Via Vicary found herself not just watching the 2026 GRAMMY Awards—but walking among the artists, songwriters and producers she has long admired.
 
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Cumberland School of Law Hosts 32nd Annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium 
The 2026 symposium continued its longstanding mission of honoring Justice Thurgood Marshall by fostering thoughtful, informed dialogue on civil rights, constitutional law and contemporary legal issues.  
 
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Samford Students Earn Multiple Awards at Southeast Journalism Conference
Samford University student media once again earned regional recognition at the Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC), with students bringing home multiple honors from the conference’s annual “Best of the South” Awards this February.
 
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Samford’s HEAL Institute Explores Trust, Ethics and Vaccination at Annual Conference
Samford University’s Office for Faith and Health hosted its annual Healthcare Ethics and Law (HEAL) Institute on Feb. 6.. This year’s theme, “Trust in Science and Government: What About Vaccinations?,” examined vaccine hesitancy, public trust and the ethical questions shaping public health decision-making. The conference was presented in partnership with Orlando Health’s Institute for Learning and the Baptist Health Foundation.
 
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Newly Renovated Media Studio Elevates Hands-on Learning for Broadcast Journalism Students
Samford University’s broadcast journalism students are stepping into a professional-grade learning environment following the completion of a newly renovated media studio, a space designed to better prepare students for careers in news, media and digital storytelling. 
 
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Samford’s Center for Worship and the Arts Receives $250,000 Grant to Launch Congregational Songwriting Initiative
Samford University’s Center for Worship and the Arts has received a $250,000 grant from Belmont University’s Creative Arts Collective to support a new initiative inviting congregations into songwriting as a form of worship, discipleship and communal witness.
 
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Samford Music Students Earn National Recognition at 2026 National Opera Association Competition
Samford University music students earned national recognition at the 2026 National Opera Association Robert Hansen Collegiate Opera Scenes Competition in Boston.
 
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Step Sing 2026: Pi Kappa Phi Claims Sweepstakes Trophy
More than 92,000 viewers in 48 countries watched the 76th edition of Samford University's beloved Step Sing tradition.
 
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A United Front: How Samford Parents and Athletics Work Together to Strengthen the Bulldog Community
Through intentional collaboration, the Samford Parent Association and Athletics are united in supporting student-athletes through encouragement, faith, leadership and community—strengthening the Samford experience in competition and beyond.
 
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Alabama Public Health Leader Ekta Choudhary Shares Insights at Samford
Ekta Choudhary, PhD spoke at Samford about her CDC work experience, data driven public health and collaboration shaping modern community health efforts.
 
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Beeson Divinity School Enters Partnership with Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary
Beeson took a major step toward growing its international profile by signing a memorandum of understanding with the Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary (UETS) on Jan. 28.
 
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Samford’s Brock School of Business to Host Second Annual Women in Business Brunch Featuring Alumna Robyn Felton
In recognition of Women’s History Month in March, Samford University’s Brock School of Business will host its second annual Women in Business Brunch, Tuesday, March 3.
 
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McWhorter School of Pharmacy Hosts Annual State of the School Address 
McWhorter Pharmacy’s State of the School highlighted student success, reaccreditation, preceptor honors and a strong sense of community.
 
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Theresa Davidson, Samford Sociology Professor, Honored with 2026 Outstanding Faculty Award
Theresa Davidson, professor of sociology at Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences, was awarded the 2026 Outstanding Faculty Award this week, the longest-standing honor bestowed by the college.
 
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Planned Gift Honors Former Samford Professor, Expands Global Opportunities for Music Students
Samford University’s School of the Arts has received a generous planned gift from former faculty member and longtime friend of the university, Don Sanders, establishing the Donald C. Sanders Endowed Music Abroad Fund.
 
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American Constitutional Law, Eighth Edition, Authored by Cumberland School of Law’s Brannon P. Denning, Released 
The newest edition of Denning's American Constitutional Law: Powers and Liberties builds on the strong foundation established in prior versions while offering timely updates that reflect the evolving landscape of constitutional law. 
 
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Cumberland School of Law Hosts State and Global Judicial Leaders for 2026 Cordell Hull Speakers Forum 
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law welcomed an impressive delegation of judicial leaders for a discussion titled “Perspectives on the Rule of Law: A View from State and International Supreme Courts.”  
 
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Cumberland School of Law Professor Lane Woodke Coauthors New Edition of Experiencing Employment Discrimination Law
Lane Hines Woodke, assistant professor of law at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, is a coauthor of the newly released second edition of Experiencing Employment Discrimination Law.
 
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Samford Women’s Tennis Edges West Alabama, 4–3, at Home
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Samford women's tennis team earned a hard-fought 4-3 victory over West Alabama on Thursday afternoon at the Samford Tennis Center, improving to 4-1 on the spring season.
 
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Bulldogs Host Weekend Tournament
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford softball team is back in action starting tomorrow afternoon as they host the Samford Tournament on Friday and Saturday. Game times on Sunday were moved due to weather, as Samford now faces Lindenwood and Belmont on Friday, followed by Lindenwood and North Alabama on Saturday. The Bulldogs enter the weekend with a 2-4 record on the season.
 
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Samford Baseball To Host Belmont For Season-Opening Series This Weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University baseball team will open the 2026 season by hosting Belmont in a three-game series this weekend at Joe Lee Griffin Field. The teams are set to play a doubleheader Friday at 2 p.m. and a single game Saturday at 1 p.m.. Friday's games can be seen live on ESPN+ and live stats will be available for all three games.
 
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Bulldogs Down Wofford 97-80 at Home
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's basketball team closed out a home stand against Wofford tonight at the Pete Hanna Center. The Bulldogs were firing on all cylinders offensively and led throughout the night on their way to a 97-80 victory. With the win, the Bulldogs move to 14-12 on the season and 7-6 in Southern Conference play.
 
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Samford Baseball Alters Weekend Schedule
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford baseball program has altered its schedule for this weekend's series against Belmont due to expected inclement weather in the Birmingham area.
 
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Richards Named SoCon Golfer Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford senior Anika Richards was named the Southern Conference Golfer of the Week when the league released its weekly women's golf awards Wednesday afternoon.