Roberts Represents Cumberland School of Law on National Panel Exploring Environmental Tax Policy Shifts
On Sept. 8, Tracey Roberts, professor of law at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, represented the school’s Land Use & Natural Resources Law Center as a featured speaker in the American Tax Policy Institute’s national webinar, “Rewriting the Rules: Environmental Tax Policy in a Shifting Legal Landscape.”
Cumberland School of Law Assistant Professor Alicia Gilbert Selected for Two Prestigious National Health Law Conferences
Alicia Gilbert, an assistant professor in Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, has been selected to present her scholarship at two prestigious, invitation-only conferences focused on health law and antitrust issues.
Cumberland School of Law Professor’s Research on Military Force Authorization Featured in National Coverage of 9/11 Anniversary
Carlissa Carson, assistant professor at Cumberland School of Law, has been featured in The Washington Times coverage marking the 24th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Samford History Department Receives Two National Grants
Howard College of Arts and Sciences history professor and chair Jonathan Den Hartog has received two competitive grants in support of the department’s teaching and research.
Howard College Faculty Navigate the Rise of AI in the Classroom: Part One
As artificial intelligence continues to transform education and the broader world, faculty in Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences are leading the way in helping students think critically and ethically about its implications.
Moffett & Sanders professor Jennifer Coleman to be inducted into American Academy of Nursing
Professor Jennifer Coleman has made significant contributions to nursing education, mentorship and the broader nursing community. In recognition of her impact, she will be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing.
A Conversation with Matt Burford
Dean Doug Sweeney sits down with Beeson alumnus Matt Burford to chat about his organization, Tactical Faith, and various events they're bringing to Samford's campus, and his organization, Real Taps for Real Heroes, which connects buglers to military families who need Taps played at the funeral of their loved one.
Alabama Governor Appoints Samford Professor, Carol Ratcliffe, to Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Carol Ratcliffe, professor and chair of Samford’s Department of Healthcare Administration and Informatics, has been reappointed by Governor Kay Ivey to a second term on Alabama’s Statewide Health Coordinating Council. A respected nurse and health care executive, Ratcliffe will continue to advocate for health care consumers statewide through 2028.
Samford Pharmacy Professor Elizabeth Sheaffer Recognized with National Research Award
Elizabeth Sheaffer, associate dean in Samford’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, was part of the author team honored with AACP’s Rufus A. Lyman Award for a paper on improving pharmacy faculty workload equity.
Samford Nursing Faculty Member Receives National Award for Excellence in Health Care Reporting
Lisa Herbinger, associate chair and professor in nurse anesthesia at Samford’s Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, received the 2025 Mary Hanna Memorial Journalism Award for her article “Children and the Opioid Crisis: We Can Make a Difference,” published in the Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing.
Communication and Media Professor Receives Award for Outstanding Teaching
Ashley George, associate professor in Samford University’s Department of Communication and Media, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Alabama Communication Association’s (ACA) Award for Outstanding Teaching.
Biology Faculty Document Carnivorous Plant Discovery in Northwest Alabama
A recent publication from Samford University faculty members David Frings and Larry Davenport has brought attention to a rare species of carnivorous plant thriving in an unexpected corner of Alabama.
Rooted in Community: Samford Staff Embody Faith and Learning in Rural Ministry
When John Roland began preaching occasionally at Beulah Baptist Church in Sterrett, Alabama, during 2023, he never imagined he would become its bivocational pastor.
Longtime Samford Professor Larry Davenport Retires after Four Decades of Teaching, Research and Conservation
Larry Davenport, professor of biological and environmental sciences, has retired after 40 years of service to Samford University. His career shaped generations of students and left a lasting imprint on Alabama’s environmental landscape.
Colonial Dames Honor Samford History Students and Faculty
The Birmingham Center of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America recognized outstanding student scholarship and faculty achievement at its annual American Independence Awards luncheon held March 27.
McFarlin's "Infringing Uses, Not Works" Highlighted by NYU Faculty
Professor Tim McFarlin’s article, Infringing Uses, Not Works, which explores the implications of the Supreme Court’s Warhol copyright decision, was recently highlighted by NYU Professor Christopher Sprigman in Jotwell. Sprigman praised the piece as a valuable early contribution to the ongoing legal conversation around fair use and copyright infringement.
Remembering Boyd Christenberry: A Legacy of Leadership, Generosity and Shared Roots
When Elliott Dansby walked into his Samford University scholarship interview as a high school senior in 2005, he didn’t know the man across the table would forever shape his future.
Samford Appoints David Holcomb as Chair of Political Science Department
Following a national search, Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences has selected David Holcomb, PhD as the new chair of the Department of Political Science, effective August 2025.
