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School of the Arts has a legacy of excellence. Look through our news archives to see just how much we have accomplished.
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Samford University's Center for Worship and the Arts Announces New Director
Samford Arts Students, Faculty and Staff Receive National Recognition
Samford Creates Accelerated Undergraduate Pathway to Master of Divinity Degree
Paying Tribute to Distinguished and Beloved Mentor Nora Ousley
School of the Arts Graduate Inspired by Music Education Mentors
Samford Adds Accelerated Master of Architecture Program
New Exhibit Featuring Birmingham Artist Sarah West Opens in Art Gallery
Faculty Selected as 2020 Meyer Prize Finalists in Musical Performance
Samford to Host Virtual and In-Person Open House Events for Prospective Students this Fall
Industry Networking Important Aspect of Department of Interior Architecture
Samford Music Faculty and Alumnus Part of New CD
Faculty Podcast Celebrates Music Heritage of Alabama
Graphic Design Student Creates Coloring Pages for National Park Service
Marketing and Communication Division Receives Record Number of Regional, National Awards
State of the Arts
School of the Arts Business Manager Angelia Brooks Encourages Black Student Voices Through Podcast, Town Hall Discussions
Emma Taylor Theatre for Youth Series Offers Virtual Access to The Biggest Little House in the Forest
Remembering Remarkable Life of Samford’s Friend Bonnie Bolding Swearingen
Printmakers Explore Racial Injustice in New Exhibit in the Art Gallery
Art Student Chosen for Birmingham-based Business' Mural Project
New Bachelor of Arts Degree in Commercial Music Will Offer Students Unique Industry Insights
Arts Graduates Celebrated
Samford’s Division of Music Welcomes Two New Faculty Members This Fall
Center for Worship and the Arts Launches New Online Certificate
Sunshine and Color: Marketing and Art Student Launches Business to Shine Light into the World
Zoom Party of Gratitude for Harold Hunt
Composer and Alumnus Brian Raphael Nabors Sees Continued Success Despite COVID-19
A Message from Samford University School of the Arts
Center for Worship and the Arts Launches Animate Flex
School of the Arts Graphic Design Students Release Quaranzine Magazine
Remembering Clarence Brooks
Game Design and 3D Animation Program Now Part of Division of Art and Design
School of the Arts Launches Commercial Music Program
Samford's Department of Theatre and Dance Ends Season with Bonies Awards
Samford's Alumni A Cappella Choir Performs Virtually
Division of Music Honors Students
School of the Arts Showcases Talents Through New #quARTantine Hashtag
Division of Art and Design Celebrates Students Virtually
Annual Juried Art Show Goes Virtual
Samford Employees Join Birmingham Sewing Community to Provide Protection for Health Care Workers
School of the Arts Instructional Designer Helps Facilitates Plans for Remote Learning
Samford Celebrates Women's History Month
Step Sing Provides Opportunity for Professional Growth
Music Student Explores Multiple Interests for a Well-Rounded Experience
Students and Faculty Develop Relationship with Mully Children’s Family
School of the Arts Helping Expand Study Abroad Opportunities
23 Minutes Over Birmingham
Students Earn Win at National Opera Competition
97 Percent of May 2019 Samford Graduates Employed or in Graduate School
Theatre Alumni Brad Roller and Jordan Bondurant Encourage Students
Davis Offers Lessons of Family, Failure to Inspire Graduates
Samford Opera to Compete in Exclusive NOA Collegiate Scene Competition
Samford Arts Professor Selected for International Composer Festival
Samford Holiday Celebration Schedule Announced
A Cappella Choir Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Declaration of Independence Musical, 1776, to Feature Nontraditional Casting
Performances in London, Aspen Enhance Diamond’s Teaching Role
Arts Dedicates New Theatre in Hazel P. Boren Courtyard
School of the Arts Catalyst Program Sparks Interest Nationally and Internationally
Samford Faculty Make Their Mark Both In and Outside the Classroom
Arts Students Integrate Artistic Skills and Passion for Missions
New Exhibit Features Work of Samford Alumni
School of the Arts Announces Completion of Hazel P. Boren Stage
Stephen Knight Celebrates 45th Anniversary
School of the Arts Launches In-House Record Label and First Worship Album
Samford’s Professor and Associate Dean Larry Thompson Uses Art to Spark Conversation In Local Exhibit
Samford Ranked Third in the Nation for Student Engagement by Wall Street Journal
Don Rankin Publishes New Book and Honors Friend Mary Ann Culotta
Samford’s School of the Arts Announces Theatre and Opera Season
Samford’s School of the Arts Mourns Loss of Faculty Member
Samford Art Gallery Showcases Variety of Mediums
Samford Joins in National Bell Ringing Event
Brian Viliunas Shares Talent at Clarinetfest
Samford's A Cappella Choir Celebrates 80th Reunion at Homecoming this Fall
Samford University Wright Center Announces Dynamic Season
Samford School of the Arts Announces Davis Architects Guest Artist Series
Animate Takes Root at Samford
Alumna Teale Dvornik Talks Career as Broadway Dresser
That's A Wrap
School of the Arts Retiring Faculty
Department of Theatre and Dance Highlights Student Achievement
Alumnus Jerell Horton Shares Impact of Samford with Education, Arts Graduates
Samford's Theatre for Youth Program Receives NAST Accreditation
A New Voice in Leadership for the School of the Arts Division of Music
School of the Arts' Division of Music Celebrates Students
Samford Junior Sarah York Honored at IDIE Awards
Annual Juried Show Celebrates Student Talent
Samford's School of the Arts Launches Elite Piano Program
The Perry County Band Partnership: “Making Music Together”
Samford Students Travel Near and Far to Serve for Spring Break
Samford Music Majors Get Candid on Success with Popular Quintet SYBARITE5
Samford Art Gallery Hosts Christians in the Visual Arts Exhibit This Month
Senior Graphic Design Project Wins Silver at American Advertising Awards
Samford Theatre for Youth Teaching Artists Find Inspiration in Moundville
Wrapped Up, Tied Up and Tangled Up: Work of Lauren Frances Evans
Samford Department of Theatre and Dance Sweeps BroadwayWorld Regional Awards
Samford Opera Whirlwind January Tour
Ugandan Teachers to Train at Orlean Beeson School of Education
George Urges Graduates to Cherish the Values of a ‘Life Fit for Eternity’
Beth McGinnis Helps Students Focus on the Assets of Perry County
2018 Morris Piano Festival Celebrates Talent of Students and Faculty
New Samford-commissioned American Opera, The Ghosts of Gatsby, to Make World Premiere
School of the Arts Launches Christian Ministry Degree
Samford Professor Scott Fisk Joined Team of Artists in China this Summer
The Center for Worship and the Arts (CWA) Hosts David Bailey
Mark Lackey Debuts Album
School of the Arts Theatre Season Continues with Hedda Gabler
School of the Arts Faculty Show Opens This Week
School of the Arts to Present Armistice: The Journey Home
Samford’s Theatre for Youth to Perform The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane with Special FirstNight Opening Event
Faculty Gala Opens the Arts Season with New Talent
Arts in Mission at Work
Samford Music Alumni Gather to Celebrate Eleanor Ousley
Samford Interior Architecture Students Impact Lives in Dominican Republic
School of the Arts Announces 2018-19 Theatre, Dance and Opera Season
Renovated Samford Art Gallery Will Feature Diverse Mix of Artists in 2018-19
School of the Arts Announces 2018-19 Davis Architects Guest Artist Series
Samford’s Animate Celebrates Fifth Year
Samford Students Discover the Arts in Spain, Portugal
Ken Medema Featured at Animate and Public Concert Hosted by Samford
Samford Faculty and Alumni to Perform at Carnegie Hall June 16
Galen Jones Named to Samford’s Christian Ministry Faculty
Payne to Join Faculty of Samford’s New Christian Ministry Degree Program
Samford’s A Cappella Choir Takes Top Honors in International Competition
School of the Arts Associate Dean Kathryn Fouse Takes New Role at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
A Cappella Choir Exemplifies Excellence
Samford Department of Theatre and Dance
Samford Arts Students Experience New Curriculum Abroad this Summer
Children of Eden Impresses
Samford Celebrates Historic Milestones During Spring Commencement
Vann Uses Unique Chalk Drawing to Inspire Samford’s Education, Arts Graduates
Annual Graduate Prayer Breakfast Focuses on Faith, Friendship, Scholarship
Division of Art and Design Present Annual Awards
Ron and Barbara Shinn: The Music Will Continue
DCINY Names Milburn Price Recipient of Educator Laureate Award
Samford Trustees Approve Graduates, New Academic Projects, Student Center Renovation
Samford School of the Arts Division of Music Honors Recital
Samford Announces Speakers, Schedule for Spring Commencement Activities
Samford Arts to Present Children of Eden Starring David Phelps
Student Work Featured in Samford Art Gallery Exhibit
Sozo Children’s Choir to Perform April 5 at Samford
Samford Announces 2018-19 Tuition and Fees
Davis Architects Guest Artist Series Ends Season with Sō Percussion
Samford University Commissions Opera and Offers Sneak Preview
Caucasian Chalk Circle Flips Theatre Experience for Audience
Marketing and Communication Division Brings Home Regional, National Awards
Art Gallery Shares Works by Natalie Harrison During March Exhibit
Trip to Indonesia filled with Hope and Light
School of the Arts Announces Renovation of Buchanan Hall
Samford Students Invited to Perform at the SETC Theatre for Youth Invitational Festival
Musical Theatre Students Connect with New York Alumni
Mary Gurney Establishes New Scholarship for LaKim Young
Samford To Graduate Approximately 1,300 in May Ceremonies
School of the Arts Showcases Variety of Programs in Late February
Samford Students Study at Disney, NYC, Perry County During Jan Term
A Cappella Choir Receives Prestigious Invitation to Perform at ACDA
Kristin Kenning and Brian Viliunas
From Sketch to Stage: A Retrospective of Theatre Designs by Eric Olson
Students Travel the World During January; 'Powerhouse' London a Favorite
Davis Architects Guest Artist Series Offers Impressive Spring Line-Up
Samford Hosting Annual Honor Band Festival Jan. 11-13
Samford Students Win First Place in National Opera Competition
Samford’s Wright Center Announces Diverse Spring Performance, Event Schedule
New $1.1 Million Grant to Help Support Samford’s Center for Worship and the Arts
Executive Council Now Advisory Board with New Leadership
School of the Arts Alumna Creates Holiday Wrapping Paper with a Purpose
Fall Commencement Address: ‘Respect Everyone’
Westmoreland Encourages Samford Graduates to ‘Respect Everyone’
Full Schedule of Christmas Events Planned at Samford
Winter Commencement Ceremonies to Recognize 351 Graduates
Samford Honors 11 Students With 2017 Mann Awards for Leadership and Character
Original Song Reflects Spirit of Samford, Homecoming
Samford Well-Positioned as National Leader in Higher Education, Westmoreland Tells Forum
New Worship Arts Ensemble (WAE) Debuts at Samford Nov. 16
Eleven Samford Students Present at Southern Conference Undergraduate Research Forum
Tonight at the Wright Presents Glen Campbell’s Daughter Ashley Campbell in Concert
Homecoming Showcase to Feature Alumni in Academic Presentations
School of the Arts Hosts Samford Alumnus Rob McClurkan’s First Gallery Exhibit
Theatre for Youth Takes Next Step in Education Outreach with Trip to Indonesia this January
Samford University Commissions New Opera
School of the Arts Experiences Growth, New Programs and Names New Curriculum
Samford Arts Presents The Legacy Show Oct. 17
Samford's Mann Center Announces Six New Faculty Fellows for 2017-18
Cliburn Gold Medalist to Highlight Davis Series, Morris Piano Competition
14th Annual Samford Hymn Sing Changes Venue for 2017
Samford Plans First-Ever Emergency Readiness Day Sept. 20
Samford Announces Ninth Consecutive Record Enrollment
Weather Update: Normal Operations on Sept. 11 and 12
School of the Arts Annual Faculty Gala Opens Samford Arts’ Performance Season
Art Gallery Hosts Important Exhibit, Between the Shadow and the Light: An Exhibition Out of South Africa
School of the Arts New Curriculum Launches with Fall Institute and Guest Artists Courtney and Clawson
Samford Orchestra Tours Dominican Republic
From Performing at Parliament to Working at a Ugandan Orphanage, Samford Students, Teachers Travel Abroad to Learn and Serve
Castle Play To Be Read in Houses of Parliament
Samford Art Gallery Features Interesting Mix of Exhibits for 2017–18 Season
Samford’s School of the Arts Announces Exciting Year of Theatre, Dance and Opera
Scott Guffin to Lead Samford University’s New Christian Ministries Degree Program
International Artists Highlight Samford’s 2017–18 Davis Architects Guest Artist Series
Tonight at the Wright Season Series Features Variety of Performances
Fisk Receives Alabama Arts Grant to Pen New Children’s Book
Annual Animate Workshop Provides Worship Leadership Learning Experiences
98 Percent of Samford Grads Employed or in Graduate Study
Samford Team Selected for AAC&U Institute
Allen Branstetter
Tonight at the Wright Features Tribute Concert to R.W. Blackwood and Bill Lyles
Davis Encourages Samford Arts, Education Graduates to Connect Faith, Passion, Work
Aural Vision: Art Inspired By Sound
Annual Graduate Prayer Breakfast Focuses on Faith, Friendship, Scholarship [2017]
Samford’s Fifth Annual Big Give Aims to Raise $55,000
Samford Honors Students for Service and Leadership
2015–16 Community Engagement Report Finds Strong Partnerships Between Samford and the Region
School of the Arts Honors Music Students
Samford Gallery Features Annual Juried Student Art Show
Samford Interior Architecture Students Sweep IDIE Awards
Samford to Graduate Approximately 1,237 in May
Samford Arts to Present ‘The Marriage of Figaro’
Art of Letterpress Becomes a Career for Samford Alumna
Freeman Theatre and Dance Series Presents Musical Theatre: New Works Initiative
Samford Gearing Up for QEP Launch, SACSCOC Site Visit
Davis Guest Artist Series Presents Sotto Voce Quartet
Films, Events, Leadership Emphasis Highlight Women’s History Month Celebration
Freeman Theatre and Dance Series Presents ‘The Crucible’ by Arthur Miller
Art Gallery Finishes Yearlong Retrospective with Artist Sara Cannon
Art Gallery Exhibit Features “Whimsical” Wood Sculptural Forms
Art Gallery Exhibit Features “Whimsical” Wood Sculptural Forms
Mathis and anima Train the Next Generation of Worship Leaders
School of the Arts Welcomes Classical Guitar Duo The Assad Brothers
Samford Sets Black History Month Events
Samford Dance to Present Spring Concert Feb. 16–18
A Cappella Choir Has Impressive Spring Performance Schedule
Alumnus Michael Williams’ Exhibit Featured in Samford Art Gallery
Samford Recognizes Employees for 1,495 Years of Service
‘Forever Samford’ Campaign Sets the Course for the Future
Samford’s Academy of the Arts Offers Varied Options
Samford Begins Vast Program of Infrastructure Improvement
Updated Campus Master Plan Sets Course for Samford University’s Future
Samford School of the Arts celebrates 10th Anniversary of Brock Recital Hall
Stories by Harold Hunt
A Defining Moment for Larry Thompson
Full Schedule of ‘Christmas at Samford’ Events Begins Nov. 29
Samford Theatre to Present ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’
Brock Recital Hall 10th Anniversary Celebration Features Pianists Fleisher and Jacobson
Samford String Quartet Takes the National Stage at Carnegie Hall
Wright Center Hosts Evening Remembering Gospel Favorites of Presley and Sumner
Samford String Quartet Is Off to Carnegie Hall
Singer Kat Edmonson to Make Birmingham Debut at Samford
In Memoriam: Golda Koski 1913-2016
Photography by Alumnus Cliff Bell Featured in Samford Art Gallery
Samford Theatre to Present Timeless Story of ‘Sleeping Beauty’
Samford on Mission: Design Education for World Impact
Samford Guest Artist Series to Feature Acclaimed Trio
“Singing in Heaven!” Theme of Annual Samford Hymn Sing
Group Travel, Tickets Available for Samford String Quartet Performance at Carnegie Hall
Samford Arts Launches New Season with Annual Gala
Samford’s Interior Architecture Department Accreditation Reaffirmed
Samford Art Gallery Features Faculty, Student and Alumni Retrospectives
Samford’s Ministry Training Institute Offers New Online Certificates
Samford Arts Announces Theatre, Dance and Opera Performances for 2016–17 Season
Samford Offers New Worship Leadership Certificate
Samford Arts Announces 2016–17 Davis Architects Guest Artist Series
Wright Center 2016–17 Season Features Unique Combination of Performances
Summer Arts Experiences Enrich Students’ Lives
Samford Student’s Art Gets National Attention by Soda Company
Samford to Host Worship and the Arts Workshops for Young People
Piano Students at Samford Will Learn From 'Mind-Boggling' Technology
A Cappella Choir Sweeps Top Honors at International Music Festival
Samford Legacy League Celebrates New Scholarship at Annual Gala
Samford Arts to Present On the Town April 28-May 1
Samford University Art Gallery Displays Student Work
Winning Composition Brewing Up a Storm at Wind Ensemble Concert
Canvas Meets Keyboard in Samford Aural Vision Program
Samford to Host Acclaimed Irish Music and Dance Ensemble
Samford Show to Honor Gospel Legends Hovie Lister and The Statesmen Quartet
Changing of the Bard: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ Then and Now
Strings Concert to Feature World Premiere
Kelly Minter to Speak at Jan. 28 Legacy League Luncheon
Samford Hosts Grand Opening for New Art Lofts
Samford’s A Cappella Choir Places in Two International Competitions (2014)
Fulbright Experience in Indonesia Insightful for Samford Arts Dean
New Faculty Stephen Watson and Joe Cory Introduce Their Art
Samford and SYBARITE5 to Hold New Music Idol Contest
Samford Students Place in National Singing Auditions
Samford Gets $600,000 Lilly Endowment Grant for anima: The Forum for Worship and the Arts
Samford Musicians Perform, Minister in Caribbean During Spring Break
Samford Theatre Department Wins Full Accreditation
Villaverde and Friends Set Music Recital Set for Feb. 10
Recent Samford Graduate Chosen for Prestigious Theatre Residency
Samford’s Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble to Perform Jan. 30 at National Conference
Samford's Animate Workshop Helping Student Worship Leaders
Samford Students Excel in Recent Music Competitions
Samford Music Camp Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Samford Opera Scenes Students Earn Honors at National Competition
Samford Students Decorate “Blue Windows”
Samford Arts Students Collaborate in 'Musical Space'
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