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Orlean Beeson School of Education Hosts An Evening with Tim Tebow, Inspiring Students and Support for Scholarships
State Board of Education Member Visits Samford to Learn More About Partnership with Trace Crossings Elementary
Samford Recognizes 330 Graduates During Winter Commencement Ceremonies
Cobia Participates in Professional Development and Creates Opportunities for Others to Do the Same
Samford Senior Shares the Gospel Through Writing Cross-cultural Curriculum
Christian Education and Missions Students Provide Learning Resources for Unless U
Samford University Alumni Ted and Kelly Alling Bring Equal Opportunity to the Field of Education
Orlean Beeson School of Education to Host An Evening With Tim Tebow
School of Education Students Present Research Proposals at the SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum
New Endowment Established to Support Capital Projects at Samford
David Finn Legacy Scholarship Established in Orlean Beeson School of Education
Carter Family Legacy Scholarship Established in Orlean Beeson School of Education
Teacher Education Candidates Celebrate Lamp of Learning and Kappa Delta Pi Admission Ceremonies
Distinguished Education Alumni Honored at Learning for Life Awards Dinner
Orlean Beeson School of Education Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
Scholarship Established to Honor the Legacy of Orlean Beeson School of Education Alumna Mary Elizabeth Wyatt
Collins Receives Newly Established Twanna Caddell Powell Annual and Endowed Scholarship in Education
Orlean Beeson School of Education, Hope Institute Welcome Inaugural Class of Hope Fellows
Author Charles Martin Talks About His Journey to Becoming a Writer and the Meaning of Success
How One Samford Alum is Following Her Calling To the Ends of the Earth
Samford Students, Employees Volunteer at The World Games
Orlean Beeson School of Education Hosts Inaugural Diversity Forum
Orlean Beeson School of Education Co-Sponsors 3rd Annual Character Convening Conference
Graduate Continues Grandmother’s Legacy as an Educator
Samford Awards Degrees to 1,287 Students
Orlean Beeson School of Education Honors Students in School-wide Awards Ceremony
Orlean Beeson School of Education Hosts Elementary Students for SAM STEAM Academy and Young Authors Conference
Samford to Hold Five Commencement Ceremonies April 29-30 to Celebrate Graduates
Orlean Beeson School of Education Inducts 30 to Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
Human Development and Family Science Offers Two New Accelerated Programs of Study
Charles Martin, a Samford Parent, Challenges and Inspires at the Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series
Three Teacher Education Candidates to Present at National Conference for Undergraduate Research
David Finn to Retire after 24 Years of Service
Teacher Education Seniors Participate in Interview Day
Department of Teacher Education Hosts Urban Education Seminar
David Little to Retire after 33 Years of Service
Longtime Professor Patti Wood to Retire at the End of the Semester
Orlean Beeson School of Education’s Teacher Education Program is First Undergraduate Program in U.S. to Receive IMSLEC Affiliation
Samford University Partners in Innovative Tutoring Program to Address Learning Loss Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Beating the Odds: Human Development and Family Science Alumna Overcomes Challenges to Become Successful Attorney
Samford Honors 322 Graduates During Winter Commencement Ceremonies
Benton, Davis Selected as Members of Samford’s Research Advisory Collaborative
Charles Martin to Deliver the Corts Distinguished Author Lecture with Patti Callahan Henry
Samford Football Player and Orlean Beeson School of Education Professor Bridge Gap by Sharing Experiences
Wood Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Alabama Association for Gifted Children
Orlean Beeson School of Education Alumni Share More than Food Through Grace Klein Community
Alternative A Master’s Program Alumna Goes On to Win Teacher of the Year
Orlean Beeson School of Education Students Welcomed Back With New and Improved Learning Spaces
Teacher Education Candidates Receive Lamp of Learning (2021)
School of Education Honors Distinguished Alumni at the Learning for Life Awards Dinner
Orlean Beeson School of Education Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
School of Education Announces the Launch of Research and Innovation in Education
Chery, Colquiett Published in National Council on Family Relations’ Magazine
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Supports School in Uganda Through Spring Project
Orlean Beeson School of Education Leads Higher Education in Character Development at 2nd Annual Character Convening
Samford Awards 1,340 Degrees to Class of 2021 During Five Ceremonies
Samford University Celebrated Its Final 2021 Commencement
Karen Redding Graduates From Samford More Than 30 Years After First Enrolling
40th Annual Teacher Education Awards Ceremony Hosted by Orlean Beeson School of Education
Samford Celebrates its Class of 2020 with an In-Person Ceremony, Reception
Human Development and Family Science Recognizes Students’ Accomplishments at Awards Ceremony
Former Dean Jeanie Box Cook Retires After 30 Years of Service
Faculty Find Success with New Technology in a Year of Virtual Learning
Birkenfeld, Hoaglund Earn Faculty Development Grant
Davis Earns Hull Fund Grant for Christian Scholarship
Orlean Beeson School of Education Reaches Students in North Alabama through Partnership with Madison County Schools
Teacher Education Graduate Finds Dream Job through Challenging Journey
The Bob and Jodi Newton Endowment for Character Education Established in Orlean Beeson School of Education
Orlean Beeson School of Education Alumni Continue to Make a Difference Amid COVID-19
Orlean Beeson School of Education Doctoral Candidates Research the Benefits of Dogs in Schools
Samford University Graduate Students to Launch Educational Consulting Business
Orlean Beeson School of Education Hosts Virtual Educational Leadership Doctoral Candidate Institute
Teacher Education Candidates Offer Virtual Learning Solutions for Students, Parents and Teachers
Samford to Host Virtual and In-Person Open House Events for Prospective Students this Fall
Human Development and Family Science Program Receives NCFR CFLE Renewal Approval
Samford University Virtually Hosts Patti Callahan Henry for 10th Annual Corts Distinguished Author Series
Former Samford Professor Keeps the Legacy of Rosie the Riveter Alive
Samford Alumna Applies Human Development and Family Science Education to Legal Career
Education Graduate Student Overcomes Homelessness and Disability to Pursue Dream of Being a Teacher and Entrepreneur
Teacher Education Candidates Receive Lamp of Learning (2020)
Samford Alumnus Named Alabama Teacher of the Year
Congressman Gary Palmer Challenges Education Graduates to Servant Leadership in Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Clara Gerhardt Named Distinguished Professor in Orlean Beeson School of Education
Human Development and Family Science Alumna Provides Free Mental Health Resources During COVID-19
Education Leadership Alumnus Leads School Through COVID-19
School of Education Cosponsors First Ever Character Convening in Higher Education
School of Education Among the Top National Institutions for Excellence in Educator Preparation
Teacher Education Hosts the Golden Apple Awards to Honor Award Recipients and Graduating Seniors
Charlotte Freeman: Uncharted Territory
Human Development and Family Life Education Hosts Virtual Awards Ceremony and Research Presentations
Orlean Beeson School of Education and Mountain Brook Elementary Partner Using Immersion Model
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Virtually Inducts 53 New Members
Teacher Education Alumna Leads School Faculty in Neighborhood Parade
Teacher Education Alumna Virtually Reads “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to Students
Orlean Beeson School of Education Utilizes Technology for More Than Online Learning
Alumna Achieves Global Impact with Faith-Guided Approach to Business
Samford’s Online Programs Nationally Ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Christian Says Samford Shaped Her Beliefs as an Educator
97 Percent of May 2019 Samford Graduates Employed or in Graduate School
Davis Offers Lessons of Family, Failure to Inspire Graduates
Patti Callahan Henry to Deliver the Corts Distinguished Lecture
Honored Seniors Lead Annual Hanging of the Green Service
McEwan Named Dean of Samford’s Orlean Beeson School of Education
School of Education Honors Alumni with Learning for Life Award
Orlean Beeson School of Education Students Explore STEAM Education in Action
School of Education Dedicates Curriculum Materials and Technology Center in Honor of Peter John Clemens IV
Teacher Education Candidates Receive Lamp of Learning (2019)
Samford Ranked Third in the Nation for Student Engagement by Wall Street Journal
Community Partnerships Bridge Professional Development Learning Gaps for Elementary Educators
Education School Provides Mentors for Aspiring Principals
Serving Children with Special Needs in Lebanon
Education School Awards $40,387 in Scholarship to Undergraduate Teacher Education Candidates at Annual Awards Ceremony
Alumnus Jerell Horton Shares Impact of Samford with Education, Arts Graduates
Orlean Beeson School of Education Inducts 34 to Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
Samford’s Orlean Beeson School of Education Home to 12 Nationally Recognized Certification Programs
Faith, Virtue, Freedom: A Vision for Liberty and Justice
National Unplugging Day: Samford Professor Encourages Less Screen Time with Children’s Book
Anthony Ray Hinton Selected as the 2019 Corts Distinguished Author
Samford Hosts the Disability and the Church Conference
Education School Hosts Over 60 Teachers for First of Five-year Series on School Violence Prevention
Ugandan Teachers to Train at Orlean Beeson School of Education
George Urges Graduates to Cherish the Values of a ‘Life Fit for Eternity’
Education Candidates Selected to Participate in Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education of Readiness Grant
Alumna Wins Oscar of Teaching Profession
Samford University Celebrates Women Entrepreneurship Week
Alumna Exemplifies Forever Samford for Future Students
The New York Times Best-selling Author Eric Metaxas to Present Ratliff Lecture Series March 19
Samford Family Weekend Draws Parents From 30 States
15 Ed.D. Candidates Selected to Present Research at MSERA Conference
Teacher Education Candidates Receive Lamp of Learning (2018)
Orlean Beeson School of Education Welcomes Education Candidates
School of Education Honors Distinguished Alumni with Learning for Life Award
Orlean Beeson School of Education Welcomes New Graduate Department Chairs
Education Faculty to Present at Scottish Educational Research Association Conference
Education Alumna Funds Scholarship for Math and Science Educators
Kingdom Work Knows No Borders
2018 Learning for Life Recipients Selected
100% of May 2018 Education Graduates Employed or Pursuing Graduate Studies
School of Education’s GEAR UP Program Selected for National Conference
37th Annual Teacher Education Awards Ceremony
Samford’s School of Education Hosts Local Budding Educators
Samford Graduate Named Alabama Elementary Teacher of the Year
Samford’s Education School Hosts Annual Young Authors Conference
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
Eight Receive Samford’s Hull Grants for Christian Scholarship for 2018-19
Gerhardt Releases 10th Edition of Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting
Monique Witherspoon Named Orlean Beeson School of Education Assistant Dean
Deans Provide International Internship Scholarship for Teacher Educators
Samford Hosts Alabama Association for Gifted Children Leadership Academy
Samford Announces Speakers, Schedule for Spring Commencement Activities
Teacher Education Seniors Participate in Interview Day (2018)
Education Student Named Alabama’s National Distinguished Principal
Samford Announces 2018-19 Tuition and Fees
Cobia Helps Lead Turnaround Project
Hughes Lays Groundwork for New Education, Pharmacy Partnership
Samford Alumnus Eric Motley Shares the Impact of Hope in Community
Alumnus Eric Motley Returns to Campus March 1 as Corts Distinguished Author
Samford To Graduate Approximately 1,300 in May Ceremonies
Education Introduces New Special Education Nontraditional Program
Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership Receives National Recognition
Alumnae Named Jefferson County Teacher of the Year Finalists
Education Dean’s Executive Council Addresses Hot Topics in Education
Jonathan Davis | Samford Profiles
Students Travel the World During January; 'Powerhouse' London a Favorite
Samford’s Online Programs Nationally Ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Fall Commencement Address: ‘Respect Everyone’
Westmoreland Encourages Samford Graduates to ‘Respect Everyone’
Box to Step Down as Samford’s Education School Dean
Davis, Martin Earn SoCon All-Conference Awards
Winter Commencement Ceremonies to Recognize 351 Graduates
Samford Honors 11 Students With 2017 Mann Awards for Leadership and Character
“One Samford, Forever Samford” Celebrated at Annual Homecoming Candlelight Dinner
Samford Well-Positioned as National Leader in Higher Education, Westmoreland Tells Forum
2018 Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series Tickets Available Now
Human Development and Family Life Education Department Selects 2017-2018 Departmental Delegates
Homecoming Showcase to Feature Alumni in Academic Presentations
The Power of Collective Impact Explored at Mental Health Conference
Education’s Human Development and Family Life Education Department Announces New Fast-Track
Alumnus Eric Motley to be Featured as Education’s Corts Distinguished Author
Dean’s Executive Council Welcomes Students
Samford Plans First-Ever Emergency Readiness Day Sept. 20
Tri-City Leadership Academy Allows Three School Districts to Share Vision
Samford Announces Ninth Consecutive Record Enrollment
Weather Update: Normal Operations on Sept. 11 and 12
Education School Celebrates Benefactor’s Birthday
Samford Student Affairs Team Drives to Houston With Supplies to Help After Hurricane Harvey
Lamp of Learning Ceremony Honors Teacher Education Students
Finn, Grayson Receive Top Honors at Samford’s Opening Convocation
From Performing at Parliament to Working at a Ugandan Orphanage, Samford Students, Teachers Travel Abroad to Learn and Serve
Samford to Honor Six Alumni with Annual Awards
Samford’s Orlean Beeson School of Education Now Has Nine Nationally Recognized Programs
Area Children Benefit from Samford Partnership with Local Ministries
Samford’s Education School Encourages GEAR UP Birmingham Students to Prepare for College
98 Percent of Samford Grads Employed or in Graduate Study
Education School Offers M.S.Ed. in Instructional Design and Technology
Three Alumni of Educational Leadership Doctorate Program Elected Superintendent
Samford University Student Named Better Basics' Executive Director
Samford’s 2017 Big Give Equals Huge Success
Davis Encourages Samford Arts, Education Graduates to Connect Faith, Passion, Work
Human Development and Family Science Education Students Accept Positions with Teach for America
Teacher Education Senior Invests in Students Inside and Outside of Classroom
Samford’s Orlean Beeson School of Education Awards More than $35,000 in Scholarships
Samford’s Fifth Annual Big Give Aims to Raise $55,000
Samford’s Orlean Beeson School of Education Hosts Mock Interviews
Samford’s Orlean Beeson School of Education Announces 2017 Faculty Awards
Samford Honors Students for Service and Leadership
Samford’s Education School Hosts ‘Neuroscience of Learning’ Conference
2015–16 Community Engagement Report Finds Strong Partnerships Between Samford and the Region
Samford to Graduate Approximately 1,237 in May
‘Everyone Has a Story to Tell’: Young Authors Conference Encourages Young Minds
Grace is Key to Christian Faith, Author Yancey Says
Simmons Middle School visits Samford University
Teacher Recruitment Day Connects Samford Students with Local Schools, Alumni
Samford to Host Annual Young Authors Conference April 4
Samford Gearing Up for QEP Launch, SACSCOC Site Visit
Films, Events, Leadership Emphasis Highlight Women’s History Month Celebration
Philip Yancey to be Featured as Samford’s Corts Distinguished Author
Samford Sets Black History Month Events
Samford Recognizes Employees for 1,495 Years of Service
Samford Begins Vast Program of Infrastructure Improvement
Updated Campus Master Plan Sets Course for Samford University’s Future
New Samford Education Graduate Eager to Teach at Age 74
Associate Education Dean Named to Planning Committee by Alabama State Superintendent
Education Alumnus, Graduate Student Recognized for Educational Leadership
Showcase Highlights Distinguished Alumni
Samford Associate Education Dean and Alumna Conduct Teaching Seminar in Indonesia
Students Gear up for College Preparation in the School of Education
Samford’s Orlean Beeson School of Education Receives National Recognition
Teacher Education Scholarship Honors John and Fran Carter
Jeanna Westmoreland Addresses Samford Arts, Education Graduates
Author Palmer Examines Political Rhetoric in Samford Lecture
Samford University’s School of Education Celebrates Read Across America
Corts Distinguished Author Series Presents Parker J. Palmer April 12
School of Education Concludes Centennial Year with “Learning for Life” Gala
Senior Honorees to Lead Annual Hanging of the Green Service
Samford Schools Honor Longtime Educator
Family Law and Public Policy Class Explores Ways To Enact Policy, Experiences D.C.
Samford Receives Grant to Prepare School Administrators
Read for the Record
Samford’s Summer Reading Program Continues to Serve Students
Samford to Host Transformational Leadership Academy
F.Y.N.T. First Graduates
Gerhardt Publishes Book on Parenting
CMTC Experiences Technological Facelift
Former First Lady Laura Bush to Speak at Samford March 26
Students and Professional Development: Presenting at a National Conference
Cross-Cultural Practicum: Indonesia
Samford Education Alumna Encourages a “Life on the Edge”
Amy Hoaglund Talks to ABC 3340 About Samford's Christian Education Program
Faculty Spotlight: Amy Hoagland
Education Receives Stellar Review
Bulldog Conversation with Kristie Chandler
Samford to Host Summer Workshop for Educators June 3-4
Commencement Ceremonies Available Via Live Stream
Samford Hosts Technology Conference for Educators and Students
Samford Teacher Education Students Participate in All Day Interviews
Nominations Open for School of Education’s Learning for Life Awards
Haralson Chosen for Resource Development Summit
Samford’s Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership Presents New Awards
Samford Partners with Alabama Board of Education to Enhance Middle Schools
Education Graduate Named Innovation in Teaching Winner
School of Education Receives NCATE Accreditation
Invest in Relationships, Educator Tells Samford Education, Arts Graduates
Samford Hosts Simulation to Prepare Future Educators
Samford Alumna Provides Hope for Hurting Families
Samford Hosts Young Authors Conference
Samford Education Students Host ‘Space Day’ for Elementary Students
School of Education Awards Faculty and Staff
Samford Students Contribute 583,198 Community Service Hours Annually (2014)
Arts, Education Graduates Will Have Careers of Impact, Says Samford Speaker
Samford Honors 1790 Years of Service
Gerhardt Joins NCFR Report Staff
Stanley Named National Student Teacher of the Year (2014)
'Ice Cream Man' Weaver Supports CLC in Many Ways
Samford Alumna Frances Finney Named Among America's Best
Rogers Speaks on Teaching and Learning
Samford Hosts Annual Young Authors Conference
Technology Upgrades, New Programs, New Faculty Approved by Samford’s Trustee Executive Committee
Tech Bytes at Trace Crossings
Gerhardt Receives Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) National Award
School of Education Offers Online Master’s Degree
Samford, BACHE Schools Receive Grant
Samford Education Students Host Centennial Celebration
Grant to Provide Training, Support in Teacher Education
Samford Hosts Transformational Leadership Academy
Samford Hosts Middle Grade Leadership Academy
Samford Hosts 'Space Day'
Former First Lady, Teacher, Author Laura Bush Thrills Samford Audience
Students, Faculty Win National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) Awards
New Master’s Program Offers Options in Education Careers
Education School to Offer Master's, Doctorate Online
Milken Award
Moore Talks Decisions, Education, Expectations in Samford Lecture
Samford Receives Grant for Summer Reading Program
Author Wes Moore To Lecture At Samford March 17
Newman, Hunsicker Named Samford Homecoming Queen, King
Dr. John Carter, Former Samford Education Dean, Dies at 92
Gregory, Hamilton to Reign Over Samford Homecoming
Samford's Summer Reading Program Featured on Fox WBRC
The Struggles of the Sandwich Generation
Jonathan Davis Speaks to ABC 3340 About Dealing with Domestic Violence
Sunset 5K Raises $5,500-Plus for Samford's Legacy League Scholarships
Samford Hosts Collaborative Symposium for Southeast Region
Dr. Jane Cobia Named AASCD Executive Director
Students Learn Public Policy at the Nation’s Capitol
Students Enjoy 'Space Day' at Samford
Witherspoon Recognized for Service to Birmingham
Campbell Foundation Grant to Assist Samford Reading Program for At-Risk Students
Education, Family Studies' Collaboration Successful
Alumna Rita Sparks Named Top Gifted Specialist in Alabama
Fifth-Year Alternative Graduate Program in EC and EE
Terra Nova Academy Inspires Educators to Serve
Video: Samford Commencement Ceremonies 2014
Selling Green Products: Sustainable Farming in Italy
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