In the Community

 
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Samford University Celebrates Sustainability with First LEED-Certified Buildings
The $85 million expansion of Seibert Hall earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification in May, followed by Gaston Hall and Mann Hall.
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Neighbors with a Shared Purpose: Samford and Homewood City Schools Invest in Future Leaders
For decades, Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education and Homewood City Schools have partnered to strengthen education in the community they call home.
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Design Meets Devotion for Reimagined Church Garden
Architecture & Interior Design students collaborate with Beulah Baptist Church to transform a beloved prayer garden into a place of beauty, reflection and community life.
 
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World Cup Another Tipping Point for U.S. Soccer: Q&A with Darin White
Darin White, founder of Samford University’s Sports Industry Program, is a former collegiate player and coach who offers perspective on the Americans' attempts to finally become a soccer power:
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Birmingham-Southern Transfers: ‘Samford Was There When We Needed It the Most’
Two years ago, Samford University moved academic mountains to accommodate displaced students from Birmingham-Southern College. Another group of those transfers recently graduated.
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Celebrating 2026 Spring Commencement: 'Samford continues to thrive'
More than 1,400 students received their degrees, including Shannon Charis Boutwell receiving the President's Cup and Trinity Elizabeth Phillips receiving the Velma Irons Award.
 
 

Our Impact

Independent research has shown Samford greatly impacts the state of Alabama's job creation, generation of significant tax revenues, promotion of innovation, assistance in business creation and growth and facilitation of economic development.

Samford’s economic impact in the Birmingham-Hoover metro area is estimated to be $414.9 million. This includes an annual economic impact of $19.7 million due to university campus visitors.

Additionally, Samford is a net importer of human capital to Alabama and Birmingham.

From 2014-24, 18% of all out-of-state students decided to remain employed in Alabama or attend graduate school after graduation. A significantly smaller percentage (9%) of students whose home state was Alabama elected to relocate outside the state after graduating from Samford. In 2024, Samford enrolled students from 45 states, Puerto Rico, and 16 countries. View the full report.

Samford’s annual fiscal and economic impact on Alabama $453.3 MILLION
Samford is also a proud employer of over 1,800 full-time and part-time employees. Want to join Samford's Mission? View Samford Jobs
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Our Beautiful Campus
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Medallion Awards
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Community Engagement