Samford University

Academics

Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health.

Alumni

Samford alumni include more than 60 members of the U.S. Congress, eight state governors, two U.S. Supreme Court justices, a Secretary of State, four Rhodes Scholars, multiple Emmy and Grammy award-winning artists, two national championship football coaches, and recipients of the Pulitzer and Nobel Peace prizes.

Athletics

The university fields 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports—eight men’s and nine women’s—that compete in the historic Southern Conference. Ranked first in Alabama, Samford’s athletic teams consistently rank among the highest NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) scores in the nation.

University News

Samford University Celebrates Sustainability with First LEED-Certified Buildings

The $85 million expansion of Seibert Hall earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification in May, followed by Gaston Hall and Mann Hall.

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World Cup Another Tipping Point for U.S. Soccer: Q&A with Darin White

Darin White, founder of Samford University’s Sports Industry Program, is a former collegiate player and coach who offers perspective on the Americans' attempts to finally become a soccer power:

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Samford University Appoints Todd C. Ream to Lead Mann Institute for Christian Faith & Learning

Ream is an accomplished author, professor and administrator with 30 years of experience in higher education.

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