
Samford Alumnus Bradley Collins ’01 and NBC This is Us Star Chrissy Metz Share New Book with Samford Students
Orlean Beeson School of Education was honored to host acclaimed songwriter and Communication and Media Alumnus, Bradley Collins ’01 and his girlfriend, Emmy and two-time Golden Globe nominee, Chrissy Metz for a master class and special presentation of their new book, When I Talk to God, I Talk about You on Friday, March 24 in Brock Recital Hall.

Orlean Beeson School of Education Hosts An Evening with Tim Tebow, Inspiring Students and Support for Scholarships
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education hosted An Evening with Tim Tebow for its 12th Annual Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series presented in partnership with the Percy Cook Ratliff Lecture Series on March 14, 2023.

State Board of Education Member Visits Samford to Learn More About Partnership with Trace Crossings Elementary
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education hosted Yvette Richardson, Alabama State Board of Education member representing District 4, to share about the school’s partnership with Trace Crossings Elementary School in Hoover.

Samford Recognizes 330 Graduates During Winter Commencement Ceremonies
In December 2022, Samford University honored 330 graduates who either earned a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree during its winter commencement ceremonies.

Cobia Participates in Professional Development and Creates Opportunities for Others to Do the Same
As the executive director of the Alabama Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (AASCD), Jane Cobia, professor of educational leadership in Orlean Beeson School of Education, has the opportunity to impact nearly 700 educators each year.

Samford Senior Shares the Gospel Through Writing Cross-cultural Curriculum
Lawson Cribb is interning this semester at WinShape Camps International where she is writing curriculum for the organization’s international camps that will be held next summer in Brazil and Costa Rica.

Christian Education and Missions Students Provide Learning Resources for Unless U
Students majoring in Christian education and missions partnered this semester with Unless U, a nonprofit organization that serves adults with development disabilities through providing continuing education, job training, life skills and social skills.

Samford University Alumni Ted and Kelly Alling Bring Equal Opportunity to the Field of Education
Ted and Kelly Alling founded Chattanooga Preparatory School to provide educational opportunities for young men impacted by poverty and education inequity.

Orlean Beeson School of Education to Host An Evening With Tim Tebow
The Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series in partnership with the Percy Cook Ratliff Lecture Series presents An Evening with Tim Tebow on March 14, 2023.

School of Education Students Present Research Proposals at the SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum
Eight undergraduate students in Orlean Beeson School of Education presented their research proposals at the SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF) at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina Oct. 14-15.

New Endowment Established to Support Capital Projects at Samford
As they visited Samford for Family Weekend 2022, they were met with precious memories while walking through campus.

David Finn Legacy Scholarship Established in Orlean Beeson School of Education
Alyssa Barnes, Ph.D., associate professor in the Elementary and Special Education Department at the University of North Georgia, has established the David Finn Legacy Scholarship at Samford in his honor.

Carter Family Legacy Scholarship Established in Orlean Beeson School of Education
The Carter Family Legacy Scholarship has been established to honor the many contributions made by the Carters to Orlean Beeson School of Education.

Teacher Education Candidates Celebrate Lamp of Learning and Kappa Delta Pi Admission Ceremonies
The seventh annual Lamp of Learning Ceremony and the Kappa Delta Pi Initiation Ceremony for teacher education candidates were held on Sept. 1.

Distinguished Education Alumni Honored at Learning for Life Awards Dinner
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education honored seven distinguished alumni, along with two esteemed friends of the school, at its annual Learning for Life awards dinner August 24.

Orlean Beeson School of Education Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
Orlean Beeson School of Education welcomes three new faculty members to the Department of Teacher Education.

Scholarship Established to Honor the Legacy of Orlean Beeson School of Education Alumna Mary Elizabeth Wyatt
The Mary Elizabeth Wyatt Scholarship is a testament to the Wyatt family’s unwavering support of Samford.

Collins Receives Newly Established Twanna Caddell Powell Annual and Endowed Scholarship in Education
Junior secondary education major Micaiah Collins is the inaugural recipient of the Twanna Caddell Powell Annual and Endowed Scholarship in Education.