Samford University | Birmingham, Alabama

The 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, Samford University is a globally engaged teaching and research university rooted firmly in its vibrant Christian mission.

Academics

Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health.

Graduating Students in their caps and gowns

Alumni

Samford alumni include more than 60 members of the U.S. Congress, 8 state governors, 2 U.S. Supreme Court justices, a Secretary of State, 4 Rhodes Scholars, multiple Emmy and Grammy award-winning artists, 2 national championship football coaches, and recipients of the Pulitzer and Nobel Peace prizes.

Athletics

The university fields 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports—eight men’s and nine women’s—that compete in the historic Southern Conference. Ranked first in Alabama, Samford’s athletic teams earned a 97% Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by the NCAA.

University News

New Student Government Leaders Sworn in During SGA Inauguration

The incoming 2022-2023 student government leaders at Samford University were sworn in on Wednesday, April 20 during the annual Student Government Association (SGA) inauguration ceremony.

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Samford Featured in CCCU’s “Journey to Distinction” Global Marketing Campaign

The campaign is dedicated to telling the stories of Christian college students with the goal of sharing what God is doing in the lives of young men and women at Christian colleges and universities.

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Hudson Named Dean of Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law

Following a nationwide search, Blake Hudson has been named dean of Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. The appointment is effective July 1, 2022.

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