82-Year-Old Leans on God, Curtis Mayfield to Complete Master's Degree
The three-time great-grandmother and self-labeled go-getter received her Master of Studies in Law from Samford.
Former Birmingham-Southern Students Completing Degrees at Samford
Some 63 students displaced by the closure of Birmingham-Southern College last year are graduating this spring from Samford University, which made special accommodations for granting course credits and financial assistance to crosstown transfers.
Samford's Outstanding Student Leaders Honored with Service Awards
Samford University honored seven students as recipients of the 2025 leadership and service awards.
Samford Streamlines Path for Community College Transfers Through Expanded Partnerships
Current agreements include Jefferson State, Gadsden State, Wallace State and Lawson State community colleges.
Samford Adds Wallace State to Transfer Partnership
Samford University adds Wallace State as the third local community college opening pathways for transfer students.
Samford Honors 2024 Fall Graduates: 'It is Your Turn to Now Lead Us'
President Beck A. Taylor expresses gratitude to nearly 300 new alumni: “Please know that Samford University is a better university because you were here.”
Samford Among National Leaders In Athletics Graduation Success Rate
With a 98 percent score in the NCAA's latest Graduation Success Rate report, Samford led all schools in the state of Alabama and the Southern Conference.
Samford President joins “Saturdays at Seven” podcast with Christian Scholar’s Review
Taylor touched upon his two decades of higher education leadership and the need to engage with lawmakers during an appearance on the “Saturdays at Seven” podcast.
Samford Unveils $85 Million Recreation, Wellness & Athletics Complex That 'Stands Among the Best' Facilities in the Nation
The massive four-story complex marks a milestone in Samford's ambitious plan to enrich campus life and elevate its national profile as a top residential university.
Samford University Celebrates 16th Consecutive Year of Enrollment Growth
Fueled by another record-breaking class of first-year students and a historic student retention rate, Samford University announced its largest-ever total enrollment with 6,101 students for fall semester 2024.
Samford Streamlines Path for Gadsden State CC Transfers
President Beck A. Taylor heralds agreement that reflects Samford's commitment to educational excellence for students who begin their journey in the two-year college system.
President Beck A. Taylor Selected for National Commission for Faith-Based Institutions
Recently, the American Council on Education (ACE) launched the ACE Commission on Faith-based Colleges and Universities. Among those chosen to serve on the commission’s inaugural executive committee is Samford University President Beck A. Taylor who will work alongside other university presidents to foster collaboration between faith-based and nonreligious colleges and universities.
Samford University Presents 2024 Medallion Awards Recognizing Important Civic Contributions
On April 2, Samford University presented its 2024 Medallion Awards. Established in 2006, the awards recognize individuals who have accomplished important civic or community good. Recipients are community members outside the Samford family who are responsible for deeds of kindness and documented actions of record that make a difference in community and civic life.
