We hope to see you on campus for the 2026 SUAA Leadership Conference, taking place July 31-August 1!
Check out a complete schedule of activities below as well as the link to register. There is no cost to attend the conference.
We look forward to seeing you campus! Go Bulldogs!
Friday, July 31
1:30-2 p.m. – Check-In and Refreshments
Location: Brock School of Business, Regions Community Resource Room
2 p.m. – Opening Ceremony
Location: Brock School of Business, Regions Community Resource Room
Dr. Beck A. Taylor, President of Samford University
Mr. Chris George, President of the Samford University Alumni Association
2:30-3:15 p.m. – Alumni Session 1 – Term Meetings
- First Term Leaders: Brock School of Business, Room 229
- Second/Third Term Leaders: Brock School of Business, Room 239
- Leaders who are serving in their first, second or third terms will meet together to discuss and brainstorm items that apply to their tenure of service through the Association.
3:15-3:30 p.m. – Break
Refreshments will be available in the second-floor lobby of Brock School of Business.
3:30-4:15 p.m. – Alumni Session 2 – Campus Partners
- Option 1: Office of Admission and Enrollment Management
- Location: Brock School of Business, Room 229
- Option 2: Career Development Center and Samford CARES
- Location: Brock School of Business, Room 239
Join campus partners to learn more about ways to further connect as alumni leaders across campus.
4:15-5 p.m. – Campus Tour of Gaston Hall, Mann Hall and Crider Commons
Participate in a student-led tour of the newest residence halls on campus for freshmen.
5:30-6 p.m. – Reception
Enjoy punch and tea in the Dwight and Lucille Beeson Alumni Center before dinner. This will be a great opportunity to meet and mingle with other alumni leaders.
6-7 p.m. – A Taste of Samford
Location: The Rotunda Club, Dwight and Lucille Beeson Alumni Center
Partake in the culinary cuisine by Aramark, Samford’s dining partner. Campus favorites will be showcased as well as a few new dining items that will debut during the 2027-28 year. Hear from current Samford students about their Samford experiences and enjoy fellowship with other alumni leaders and guests. Alumni leaders are welcome to bring a guest.
7 p.m. – Closing of the evening
Saturday, August 1
9-10 a.m. – Breakfast will be available for conference attendees.
Location: Brock School of Business, Regions Community Resource Room
10:15-10:45 a.m. – Morning Session – Campus Strategic Plan for Student Success
Location: Brock School of Business, Regions Community Resource Room
Speaker: Dr. Dave Cimbora, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Hear more about ways Samford is focused on supporting current and future students through the next steps in Samford’s strategic plan, Fidelitas.
10:45-11 a.m. – Break
Refreshments will be available.
11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Alumni Sessions
Note: All sessions will take place in Brock School of Business
- Samford University Alumni Association Executive Council
- Room 229
- Samford Black Alumni Association Board of Directors
- Room 239
- Young Alumni Board of Birmingham
- Room 269
- Regional Alumni Chapters and Clubs
- Room 279
- School-Based Alumni Chapters
- Room 181
12-1 p.m. – Lunch with Samford Athletics
Location: Brock School of Business, Regions Community Resource Room
We will be joined by Athletics colleagues as we hear more about the upcoming seasons and ways alumni can be involved.
