Emily Hynds Appointed as Samford’s Executive Director for Faculty Success
Samford University recently announced the appointment of Emily Hynds as the new executive director for faculty success, effective July 1, 2025.
Samford’s School of the Arts and Howard College of Arts and Sciences Celebrate Spring 2025 Graduates
On Saturday, May 3, Samford University’s School of the Arts and Howard College of Arts and Sciences celebrated its spring graduates with a joint commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. in the Pete Hanna Center.
Samford Celebrates 2025 STEM Scholars Graduating Class
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences proudly celebrates the achievements of four outstanding students in the STEM Scholars Program as they prepare to graduate this spring.
Arts and Sciences Students Showcase Scholarship at Samford’s 2025 Research Colloquia
Samford University’s Davis Library buzzed with intellectual energy on Friday, April 25 as students from across disciplines shared their academic findings at the 2025 Student Research Colloquia (SSRC).
A Legacy Written in the Stars: Christenberry Planetarium Continues to Inspire at Samford
Bill Christenberry never expected to teach at Samford University, let alone in the shadow of a facility named in honor of his father.
CAM Department Honors Top Students at 2024-25 Awards Ceremony
Samford's Department of Communication and Media honored outstanding students during its annual spring awards ceremony recognizing academic achievement, leadership and professional excellence across communication studies and journalism and mass communication tracks.
Samford Faculty Participate in National Core Texts Conference and Join New Liberal Arts Consortium
Four Samford faculty members recently attended the annual meeting of the Association for Core Texts and Courses (ACTC), held in Madison, Wisconsin.
Samford Senior TJ Riggs Receives National Honor from Amnesty International USA
Samford senior TJ Riggs was recently honored by Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) with the organization’s prestigious Death Penalty Abolition Award, recognizing his leadership in the fight to end capital punishment.
Samford Faculty Launch Initiative to Deepen Faith and Vocational Exploration in Study Abroad
Samford professors Anthony Minnema and Drew Hataway recently received a $60,000 program development grant from the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) to launch a new initiative aimed at helping students explore calling and spiritual formation during study abroad experiences.
Julianne Sandberg Named Director of the Davis Lecture Series
Julianne Sandberg, associate professor of English in Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences, has been named director of the J. Roderick Davis Lecture Series.
Howard College Junior Grace Estes Named Recipient of McDade Scholarship
Samford junior Grace Estes, a political science major and Howard Scholar, has been named a 2025 recipient of the Joe W. McDade Scholarship.
Communication and Media Honor Societies Induct 24 Students
Samford University’s Department of Communication and Media inducted 25 students into the Lambda Pi Eta and Kappa Tau Alpha honor societies during a ceremony held on April 8 in Harry’s Coffeehouse.
Samford Students Collaborate Across Disciplines During Acute Care Simulation
The Acute Care Simulation, hosted by Samford’s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center, challenged students from across the College of Health Sciences to apply their clinical knowledge and work together as part of an integrated health care team.
Samford Alumnus and Bestselling Author Bradley Collins to Speak on Campus April 17
Samford will welcome alumnus Bradley Collins ’01 back to campus on Wednesday, April 17 at 10 a.m. for a special presentation on his new children’s book, “When I Talk to God, I Talk About Feelings.”
From Classroom to Cuisine: Pursue Your Passions with a Semester in London
For Samford University students looking to step out of the classroom into the real world, studying abroad offers an experience like no other.
Samford's Outstanding Student Leaders Honored with Service Awards
Samford University honored seven students as recipients of the 2025 leadership and service awards.
Samford Alumnus Commits $1 Million Estate Gift to Support Students
Gary Hutto, a seasoned finance professional and current member of the Howard College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board, has made a lasting commitment to future generations of students through a $1 million estate gift to Samford University.
Rooted in Values, Leading with Vision: Molly Determan’s Path from Samford to the Energy Sector’s Forefront
For Molly Determan ’03, leadership isn't about having all the answers—it’s about staying true to one’s values even when the path forward looks unclear.
