
Department of Math and Computer Science Awards Students
On April 6, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science recognized the outstanding achievements of its majors.

Professor Awarded Grant to Enhance Career Preparation for Math Students
Assistant Professor Mingwei Sun received a grant that will significantly enhance Samford University’s Department of Math and Computer Science's ability to prepare students for industrial careers.

Samford Students Present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Nine Samford students in Orlean Beeson School of Education and Howard College of Arts and Sciences presented their research at the 2023 National Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 13-15, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Samford Alumnus Honored with Scholarship to Help Students Pursue Calling in Ministry
Samuel "Todd" Evans ’87, D.Min. ’97 dedicated his entire life to ministry and now his family is honoring his legacy with a scholarship for Samford students.

Professors Awarded Lilly Faculty Fellowship to Advance Faith and Learning at Samford
Geography and Sociology Professor Chuck Stokes and College of Health Sciences Professor Rachel Hagues were awarded the Lilly Faculty Fellowship to enhance faith and learning on campus.

Samford's School of the Arts and Howard College of Arts and Sciences Celebrate Spring Graduates
On Saturday, April 29, 2023, Samford University’s School of the Arts and Howard College of Arts and Sciences had a joint spring commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. in the Pete Hanna Center. Howard College of Arts and Sciences awarded 188 degrees and the School of the Arts 75.

Dawn McCormack Becomes First Female Dean of Samford’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences
Having led teams in Egypt and on college campuses, Dawn McCormack becomes the first female dean of Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1, 2023.

Samford Colloquia Event Celebrates Student Research
The second annual Samford Student Research Colloquia, held April 21, saw undergraduate and graduate students from various disciplines across campus gather to present their scholarship and research in a public forum.

Staff Advisory Council Announces Second Quarter Nominees for Bill Nunnelley Award
The four nominees are Gretchen Sexton, Jeremy Haynes, Leslie Armstrong and Joe Collins.

State of the State’s Water: Why Women Should Care Event Inspires Students to Act
In honor of Women's History Month, Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives hosted the "State of the State's Water: Why Women Should Care" event on March 15, featuring the nonprofit: Black Warrior Riverkeeper.

Samford University's Great Ideas Summer Institute Returns
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Samford University's Great Ideas Summer Institute is back June 20-22.

Samford Alumnus Bradley Collins ’01 and NBC This is Us Star Chrissy Metz Share New Book with Samford Students
Orlean Beeson School of Education was honored to host acclaimed songwriter and Communication and Media Alumnus, Bradley Collins ’01 and his girlfriend, Emmy and two-time Golden Globe nominee, Chrissy Metz for a master class and special presentation of their new book, When I Talk to God, I Talk about You on Friday, March 24 in Brock Recital Hall.

Samford Professor Selected to Collaborate with Top African American Mathematicians
Math and Computer Science Professor Kwadwo Antwi-Fordjour was recently selected to participate in the 2023 African Diaspora Joint Mathematics Workshop. He will collaborate with the most prestigious mathematicians and statisticians in the nation.

Samford Debate Places Second, Wins Top Speaker at Nationals
Samford's debate team finished second at the American Debate Association national tournament, with freshman Ella Ford winning top speaker.

Communication and Media Professor Wins Three Awards for Research
Communication and Media Assistant Professor Danielle Deavours won three awards for her research during the 2022-2023 academic school year. She said it’s something she never imagined would happen in her first year as a faculty member at Samford University.

Biblical and Religious Studies Host Chicago Pastor for 2023 Dotson M. Nelson Lecture
On March 27-28, Rev. Charlie E. Dates will give a sermon and lecture at Samford University for the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies annual Dotson M. Nelson Lecture. His talk will center around his forthcoming book on Christianity and social justice.

Communication and Media Students Win Big at Southeastern Journalism Conference
Communication and Media students won a total of 12 awards at the Southeastern Journalism Conference in Thibodaux, Louisiana, Feb. 9-11.

Biochemistry and Spanish Alumna Succeeds in Medical School Following Stint in Faculty-Guided Research Program
Biochemistry and Spanish alumna Hanah Walker '22 graduated from Samford feeling confident that the skills she gained in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry’s faculty-guided research program helped prepare her for a career in medicine.