Step Sing began as a sing-along on the steps of Renfroe Hall at the Howard College East Lake Campus in 1951. It was held once a semester and soon became a competition. In 1957, Howard College moved to its present location on Lakeshore Drive, bringing with it the tradition of Step Sing. In 1976, Step Sing moved to its current home in the Samford University Wright Center. Under the direction of the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Student Activities and Events, Step Sing is organized by students, including musical arrangement, choreography and costume design. Step Sing has become an educational activity in which students participate through leadership development, organizational administration, and time management. Students perform three days to sold-out audiences. It continues to be one of Samford's most popular traditions, and is a popular event not only among students, but also prospective students, employees, alumni, and the Birmingham community. Tickets go on sale to the public January 16!
Samford University's Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series welcomes Lysa TerKeurst, a nationally recognized author and speaker whose work engages faith, leadership and personal formation. She serves as president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and is a seven-time New York Times bestselling author. Her writing explores themes of resilience, forgiveness and emotional well-being through a biblically grounded framework that resonates across educational, leadership and ministry contexts. The Distinguished Author Series highlights the importance of reading and literacy while providing meaningful support for Orlean Beeson School of Education.
