Samford Communication and Media Students, Faculty Explore Communication in an AI World at Regional Conference
Students and faculty from Samford University’s Department of Communication and Media participated in the 96th annual Southern States Communication Association (SSCA) Convention, April 8–12.
Howard College Honors Faculty and Staff with 2026 Dean’s Awards
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences recognized four faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, scholarship, advising and service during its April faculty meeting, celebrating their meaningful contributions to student success and the life of the college.
Samford’s Christenberry Planetarium Brings Community Together to Experience Artemis II Mission
As NASA’s Artemis II mission safely returned to Earth on April 10, marking the successful completion of humanity’s first crewed journey around the moon in more than 50 years, the Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium at Samford University is reflecting on its role in helping the Birmingham community experience the historic moment.
Samford's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Honors 2026 Graduates and Award Recipients
Samford University’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science recently recognized the achievements of its students during an annual awards ceremony held on April 9 honoring graduating seniors, departmental award recipients, honor society inductees and students receiving academic distinctions.
Beeson Divinity School Names Jacob and Suzanne Simmons Alumni of the Year
Jacob and Suzanne Simmons have been named Alumni of the Year by Samford's Beeson Divinity School. Jacob '06, MDiv, MBA '09, serves as pastor of Hope Community Church in Birmingham, while Suzanne '08, MDiv '11 is a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) educator at UAB Hospital.
Samford Communication and Media Honor Societies Induct Students
Samford University’s Department of Communication and Media inducted 17 students into the Lambda Pi Eta and Kappa Tau Alpha honor societies during a ceremony held March 31.
Under One Roof, Interprofessional Acute Care Simulation Brings Students Together
Samford University’s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center brings interprofessional education under one roof. Its March Acute Care Simulation featured a large‑scale, realistic training event using high‑fidelity manikins and standardized patients. Students from Theatre and Dance, World Languages and Cultures, Nursing, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies participated, along with volunteers from Thompson High School.
Colonial Dames Honor Samford Students for Exceptional Research on Early American History
The Birmingham Center of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America recognized outstanding student scholarship at its annual American Independence Awards luncheon in March.
Samford Student Attends AED Centennial Convention, Connects with Future Health Leaders
As Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), the world’s largest and most prestigious American health pre-professional honor society, celebrated its 100th anniversary, Samford University student Ashley Bryant found herself part of a moment that connected past, present and future generations of pre-health scholars.
Samford Alumnus Highlights Core Texts Program During Presentation at the University of Oxford
Samford University’s Core Texts program recently received international recognition when Matthew Burford, MDiv ’07, DMin ’16, was invited to present at the University of Oxford, where he highlighted the distinctive value of Samford’s approach to teaching classic works.
Gift Supports New Research Boat for Samford’s Biological and Environmental Sciences Department
A recent gift to Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences will expand hands-on learning and research opportunities for students in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences.
Samford University Debate Team Qualifies for National Debate Tournament
Two members of Samford University’s debate team have qualified for the 80th National Debate Tournament, which will take place March 27–30 in Houston.
Samford’s 2026 Robbins Lecture Explores Courage, Spiritual Health and the Call to Thrive
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences hosted the 2026 Robbins Lecture on Feb. 26.
Building Bridges Across Generations: Samford’s 2026 Trinity Forum Encourages Dialogue and Understanding
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education, in partnership with the Office of Community Enrichment, hosted the 2026 Trinity Forum on Feb. 17, bringing together educators, students and community partners for an evening of dialogue centered on generational differences in teaching and learning.
Samford History Department Hosts Lectures on the Declaration of Independence in Recognition of America’s 250th Anniversary
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences hosted two events in Reid Chapel commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Samford Computer Science Student Builds App to Support Future Cohorts at new Costa Rica Study Center
When university leaders opened Finca de Samford in Costa Rica this winter, they envisioned more than a study center.
Samford Students Earn Multiple Awards at Southeast Journalism Conference
Samford University student media once again earned regional recognition at the Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC), with students bringing home multiple honors from the conference’s annual “Best of the South” Awards this February.
Newly Renovated Media Studio Elevates Hands-on Learning for Broadcast Journalism Students
Samford University’s broadcast journalism students are stepping into a professional-grade learning environment following the completion of a newly renovated media studio, a space designed to better prepare students for careers in news, media and digital storytelling.
