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Interior Design students collaborate with Beulah Baptist Church to transform a beloved prayer garden into a place of beauty, reflection and community life.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><link>https://www.samford.edu/arts/news/2026/Design-Meets-Devotion-for-Reimagined-Church-Garden.aspx</link><guid>https://www.samford.edu/arts/news/2026/Design-Meets-Devotion-for-Reimagined-Church-Garden.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Director of Bands Named National Finalist for The American Prize</title><description>Patrick Young, director of bands and assistant professor of tuba &amp; euphonium, named American Prize national finalist in instrumental performance.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><link>https://www.samford.edu/arts/news/2026/Director-of-Bands-Named-National-Finalist-for-The-American-Prize.aspx</link><guid>https://www.samford.edu/arts/news/2026/Director-of-Bands-Named-National-Finalist-for-The-American-Prize.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Learning to Stand Still: Musical Theatre Alumna Reflects on Formation Through Faith and Theatre</title><description>Anna Williams reflects on faith, theatre and growth beyond the spotlight at Samford.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><link>https://www.samford.edu/arts/news/2026/Learning-to-Stand-Still-Musical-Theatre-Alumna-Reflects-on-Formation-Through-Faith-and-Theatre.aspx</link><guid>https://www.samford.edu/arts/news/2026/Learning-to-Stand-Still-Musical-Theatre-Alumna-Reflects-on-Formation-Through-Faith-and-Theatre.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Christian Ministry Alumnus Reflects on the Community that Shaped His time at Samford</title><description>Faith, friendship and purpose defined JP Gardner's journey at Samford.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><link>https://www.samford.edu/arts/news/2026/Christian-Ministry-Alumnus-Reflects-on-the-Community-that-Shaped-His-time-at-Samford.aspx</link><guid>https://www.samford.edu/arts/news/2026/Christian-Ministry-Alumnus-Reflects-on-the-Community-that-Shaped-His-time-at-Samford.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Graphic Design Professor’s Ampersand Calendar Wins National Recognition</title><description>National awards spotlight Rene Zimny’s distinctive approach to print design, uniting scripture, craftsmanship and visual communication.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><link>https://www.samford.edu/arts/news/2026/Graphic-Design-Professors-Ampersand-Calendar-Wins-National-Recognition.aspx</link><guid>https://www.samford.edu/arts/news/2026/Graphic-Design-Professors-Ampersand-Calendar-Wins-National-Recognition.aspx</guid></item></channel></rss>