Based on the university’s strategic plan, Fidelitas, the first phase of the campus master plan, Samford Horizons: A Blueprint for Tomorrow, was approved by Samford's board of trustees in December 2023. The plan addresses infrastructure needs for the entire campus, increases energy efficiency, practices campus-wide conservation, and refreshes and renews every facility—all steps in the process of creating a sustainable future for generations of Samford students.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Utility and site work begins on residence halls in Phase One | December 2023 |
| Foundation and construction work begins on West Campus residence halls in Phase One | January 2024 |
| Foundation and construction work begins on freshman residence hall in Phase One | February 2024 |
| Work begins on parking deck expansion behind Vail and Smith Residence Halls | Summer 2024 |
| Parking lot near Pete Hanna Stadium reopens Campus Recreation, Wellness and Athletic Complex grand opening (Family Weekend) |
Fall 2024 |
| New residence halls in Phase One open for use Parking deck behind Vail and Smith Residence Halls reopens |
Fall 2025 |
Latest Updates
Samford Welcomes New Students at Move-In Day
Samford University welcomed new students in the class of 2029 during move-in days at the five first-year residence halls on central campus.
Alumni's Love for Basketball Program Inspires Impactful Gifts
Frank Buck, JD '75, and his family have given generously to Samford University, supporting the basketball program, multiple schools across campus and new investments into the university that will impact students for years to come.
New Greek Residence Halls Enrich On-Campus Experience as Samford Horizons Accommodates Sustained Growth
Adding 140 beds on the west side of campus, these are the latest achievement in the $300 million opening phase of Samford Horizons.
Samford Unveils $85 Million Recreation, Wellness & Athletics Complex That 'Stands Among the Best' Facilities in the Nation
The massive four-story complex marks a milestone in Samford's ambitious plan to enrich campus life and elevate its national profile as a top residential university.
Historic Nods to Gaston, Mann: Samford Unveils Names for New Residence Halls
Buildings will serve as tributes to Audrey Gaston Howard, Samford’s first full-time African-American student, and Marvin L. Mann, the successful business executive and university benefactor.
Renovation Equals Innovation as Caf Earns National Industry Award
The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) honored the Caf at Samford University within the category of Innovative Dining Program of the Year.
Ceremonial Groundbreaking Commemorates Samford Horizons, Historic Samford University Capital Project
On Tuesday, April 16, Samford University held a ceremonial groundbreaking to commemorate phase one of Samford Horizons: A Blueprint for Tomorrow, the university’s campus master plan. The capital project is the largest in Samford's history.
