enhttps://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/defaultAdd this address to your favorite feed reader to receive the latest news from Samford's Howard College of Arts and Sciences.Copyright, Samford University. All rights reserved.gsadowey@samford.eduAs 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.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Samfords-Christenberry-Planetarium-Brings-Community-Together-to-Experience-Artemis-II-Mission.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Samfords-Christenberry-Planetarium-Brings-Community-Together-to-Experience-Artemis-II-Mission.aspxSamford 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.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Mathematics-and-Computer-Science-Department-Honors-2026-Graduates-and-Award-Recipients.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Mathematics-and-Computer-Science-Department-Honors-2026-Graduates-and-Award-Recipients.aspxJacob 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.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/news/2026/Beeson-Divinity-School-Names-Jacob-and-Suzanne-Simmons-Alumni-of-the-Year.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/news/2026/Beeson-Divinity-School-Names-Jacob-and-Suzanne-Simmons-Alumni-of-the-Year.aspxSamford 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.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Samford-Communication-and-Media-Honor-Societies-Induct-Students.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Samford-Communication-and-Media-Honor-Societies-Induct-Students.aspxSamford 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.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/healthsciences/news/2026/Under-One-Roof-Interprofessional-Acute-Care-Simulation-Brings-Students-Together.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/healthsciences/news/2026/Under-One-Roof-Interprofessional-Acute-Care-Simulation-Brings-Students-Together.aspxThe 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. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Colonial-Dames-Honor-Samford-Students-for-Exceptional-Research-on-Early-American-History.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Colonial-Dames-Honor-Samford-Students-for-Exceptional-Research-on-Early-American-History.aspxAs 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.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Samford-Student-Attends-AED-Centennial-Convention-Connects-with-Future-Health-Leaders.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Samford-Student-Attends-AED-Centennial-Convention-Connects-with-Future-Health-Leaders.aspxSamford 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.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Samford-Alumnus-Highlights-Core-Texts-Program-During-Presentation-at-the-University-of-Oxford.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Samford-Alumnus-Highlights-Core-Texts-Program-During-Presentation-at-the-University-of-Oxford.aspxA 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.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Gift-Supports-New-Research-Boat-for-Samfords-Biological-and-Environmental-Sciences-Department.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Gift-Supports-New-Research-Boat-for-Samfords-Biological-and-Environmental-Sciences-Department.aspxTwo members of Samford University’s debate team have qualified for the 80th National Debate Tournament, which will take place March 27–30 in Houston. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Samford-University-Debate-Team-Qualifies-for-National-Debate-Tournament.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/news/2026/Samford-University-Debate-Team-Qualifies-for-National-Debate-Tournament.aspx