“Samford has provided me with growth in many areas of my life—academically, professionally and spiritually.
“Everyone I’ve met has welcomed me in, and the faculty have encouraged me to chase my ambitions and have supported me in my work. I will always hold the friendships I’ve built and the connections I’ve made close to my heart.”
Lexie Dishroon
School of the Arts Master of Music Education (MME) - Class of 2023 Current Student
“I would not be where I am today without this degree.
“It has been vitally important to my career and has helped me make good decisions for our county that will last for decades. We’ve invested in property, outdoor recreation space and preservation of the Cahaba River. A lot of the decisions that we make are based on the background knowledge that I gained from the MSEM program.”
Chad Scroggins
Master of Environmental Management (MSEM) - Class of 1998 Manager Shelby County, Alabama
“Someone once told me, ‘You can never control your opportunity, but you can always control your readiness.’”
Brent Fielder
Brock School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Class of 2019 Director of Corporate Social Responsibility & Strategic Communications, Chick-fil-A
“The value of an interdenominational community has been immeasurable.
“Seeing the rich traditions and expressions of worship from various denominations has been formative for me. Also having the opportunity to expose classmates to my own tradition and denominational background has fortified my appreciation and love for it in the process.”
Corey Savage
Beeson Divinity School Master of Divinity (MDiv) - Class of 2022 Pastor-elect of Plum Grove Baptist
“At Samford, you receive a successful, well-structured program where you are able to learn practical strategies that can be immediately applied to your daily work.”
Catherine Finkley
Orlean Beeson School of Education Early Childhood/Elementary Education (MSE) - Class of 2012; Instructional Leadership Certification - Class of 2016; Instructional Leadership (EdS) - Class of 2017; Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD) - Class of 2020 Principal at Coldwater Elementary
“The program itself has shaped me in the obvious way of knowing the right material, but it has also prepared me in many other ways.
“Our interprofessional projects that we do periodically have allowed me to better understand and appreciate other healthcare professional’s roles in the patient care process.”
Lauren Graham
School of Health Professions Physician Assistant Studies - Class of 2022 Current Student
“Although Samford’s program is online, the professors work hard to engage the student...the support from the teachers facilitates a relationship.
“Many professors will offer a verse or prayer for the students at the end of their lecture or announcement. The Christ-like excellence is reflected by the faculty when working with the students.”
June Rogers-Cathy
Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Class of 2022 Nurse Practitioner at Middle Creek Medical Center
“Samford professors encourage us to advocate for our profession starting now as students. They demonstrate the impact we can have and our ability to shape the professions we want to work in.”
Ramsey Shane
McWhorter School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - Class of 2024 President-Elect, American Phamacists Association Samford Chapter
“Jesus wanted healing to happen in community… which I think it’s so neat that we get that opportunity as social workers to walk alongside people. I think Samford did an amazing job at setting us up well in that regard.”
Mallory Lamm
School of Public Health Master of Social Work (MSW) - Class of 2018 Owner and Therapist at her own counseling practice
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