Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education, in partnership with the Office of Student Success and Diversity, will host the 5th annual Diversity Forum on June 4, 2025., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Regions Community Resource Room, Cooney Hall 400. Supported by the Louie M. and Betty M. Phillips Foundation, the Diversity Forum: Supporting a Christlike Understanding of Differences aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders to create more supportive educational environments for all students. This year’s theme, “Breaking Barriers: Socioeconomic Diversity in Education,” explores ways to address the educational challenges faced by students from various backgrounds.