Samford Alumni Clubs help connect and cultivate the Samford Community in cities where a Samford Alumni Chapter is not located. The Samford Alumni Clubs are entirely alumni-driven and foster authentic, meaningful relationships between alumni in a particular city through grassroots efforts including events, university updates and correspondence. Club members can be former undergraduate or graduate students, current or former faculty/staff members or friends of Samford University.

If you are an alum who is eager to connect the Samford Community in your area where a Samford Alumni Chapter does not exist, consider launching a Samford Alumni Club. It’s easy! The only rule is that there must be at least three Samford alumni in your area who are interested in club involvement.

Current Club Locations

Boston, MA Chattanooga, TN Charlotte, NC Chicago, IL Greenville, SC Huntsville, AL Houston, TX Jasper, AL Louisville, KY Knoxville, TN Jackson, MS Pensacola, FL Raleigh, NC St. Louis, MO Tampa, FL West Palm, FL

Cities Looking for Leadership

  • Denver, Colorado
  • Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Your City!

Club Program Recognition Initiative

The purpose of the Recognition Initiative is to provide clear metrics to help Club Program Leaders execute their role and maintain a successful Regional Alumni Club. The recognition tiers also allow the Samford University Alumni Association to reward Clubs and Club Leaders who make the most effort to create success in their Regional Club.

Club Tiers

  • Bulldog Level
  • Silver Bulldog Level
  • Gold Bulldog Level

2022-2023 Recipients

  • Gold Bulldog Level - Boston, MA, Chattanooga, TN, Jackson, MS, Tampa, FL
  • Silver Bulldog Level - Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX, Louisville, KY, St. Louis, MO
  • Bulldog Level - Huntsville, AL, Knoxville, TN, The Palm Beaches, FL

Other Awards

Club of the Year

Given to the Club which,
  • Has worked to achieve the highest level of alumni community in their city during the last fiscal year through events and communication
  • Has displayed a strong desire and demonstrated effort to build up and maintain the Samford community in their area

2022-2023 Recipient

Samford Alumni Club of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Most Outstanding Leader of the Year

Given to the Club Captain which:
  • Exemplifies a genuine Samford spirit of passion, generosity, and stewardship and goes above and beyond to achieve the highest level of alumni engagement in their city during the last fiscal year through events and communication
  • Has displayed a strong commitment and desire to strengthen the Samford community in their area.

2022-2023 Recipient

Penn Sefton
Penn Sefton, Tampa Club Co-Captain