enhttps://www.samford.edu/healthsciences/news/defaultAdd this address to your favorite feed reader to receive the latest news from Samford University's College of Health Sciences.Copyright, Samford University. All rights reserved.kstripli@samford.eduCollege of Health Sciences faculty participate in a focus group to discuss how they live out the praxis of integrating faith and learning across various aspects of their vocation as educators in the healthcare field. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/news/2026/07/Christ-­Centered-Praxis-in-Healthcare-Education.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/news/2026/07/Christ-­Centered-Praxis-in-Healthcare-Education.aspxSamFit Community Fitness Testing, a program of Samford University’s School of Health Professions, connects Samford students with the Birmingham community through hands-on fitness, health and performance assessments.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/news/2026/Inside-Samfords-SamFit-Program-Offering-Community-Health-and-Fitness-Testing.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/news/2026/Inside-Samfords-SamFit-Program-Offering-Community-Health-and-Fitness-Testing.aspxSamford University’s College of Health Sciences held its spring pinning, hooding and commencement ceremonies April 30–May 2. The college’s four schools — McWhorter School of Pharmacy, School of Health Professions, Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing and School of Public Health — awarded 371 bachelor’s degrees and 269 master’s or doctoral degrees. Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/healthsciences/news/2026/Prepared-to-Lead-Called-to-Serve-College-of-Health-Sciences-Graduates-Celebrate-Commencement.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/healthsciences/news/2026/Prepared-to-Lead-Called-to-Serve-College-of-Health-Sciences-Graduates-Celebrate-Commencement.aspxAround 40 alumni, friends and family gathered in April to celebrate the launch of Samford University’s Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing Alumni Chapter, a new group designed to strengthen connections among nursing graduates and the school. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/nursing/news/2026/Moffett-Sanders-School-of-Nursing-Alumni-Chapter-Launches-with-Community-Focus.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/nursing/news/2026/Moffett-Sanders-School-of-Nursing-Alumni-Chapter-Launches-with-Community-Focus.aspxSamford University’s School of Health Professions Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative (LSL-FSI) is one of three universities in the world to have been approved by the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language to participate in an innovative pilot initiative program. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Among-Three-Universities-Selected-for-National-LSLS-LaunchPad-Pilot.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Among-Three-Universities-Selected-for-National-LSLS-LaunchPad-Pilot.aspxSamford University’s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center brings interprofessional education under one roof. Its March Acute Care Simulation featured a large‑scale, realistic training event using high‑fidelity manikins and standardized patients. Students from Theatre and Dance, World Languages and Cultures, Nursing, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies participated, along with volunteers from Thompson High School.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/healthsciences/news/2026/Under-One-Roof-Interprofessional-Acute-Care-Simulation-Brings-Students-Together.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/healthsciences/news/2026/Under-One-Roof-Interprofessional-Acute-Care-Simulation-Brings-Students-Together.aspxStudents from Samford University’s School of Health Professions earned top recognition at the Dr. Samantha Roberts Case Study Competitions during the 2026 Applied Sport Management Association Conference. Held Feb. 11-13 at Temple University in Philadelphia, the conference brought together faculty, students and industry leaders from across the country to share research and applied sport management practices. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Sport-Administration-Students-Earn-Top-Honors-at-National-Conference.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Sport-Administration-Students-Earn-Top-Honors-at-National-Conference.aspxSamford University’s 2025 physician assistant (PA) cohort earned a 100% first time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), finishing nine points above the national average. The accomplishment highlights the students’ steady preparation and the dedication of the program’s faculty and staff. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Physician-Assistant-Students-Record-100-Pass-Rate-on-National-Certification-Exam.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Physician-Assistant-Students-Record-100-Pass-Rate-on-National-Certification-Exam.aspxSamford University’s Office for Faith and Health hosted its annual Healthcare Ethics and Law (HEAL) Institute on Feb. 6.. This year’s theme, “Trust in Science and Government: What About Vaccinations?,” examined vaccine hesitancy, public trust and the ethical questions shaping public health decision-making. The conference was presented in partnership with Orlando Health’s Institute for Learning and the Baptist Health Foundation. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.samford.edu/healthsciences/news/2026/Samfords-HEAL-Institute-Explores-Trust-Ethics-and-Vaccination-at-Annual-Conference.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/healthsciences/news/2026/Samfords-HEAL-Institute-Explores-Trust-Ethics-and-Vaccination-at-Annual-Conference.aspxSamford University’s School of Health Professions has launched a new Disability, Health and Physical Activity minor designed to prepare students to support people with disabilities and expand access to health and physical activity across communities. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Launches-Disability-Health-and-Physical-Activity-Minor.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/news/2026/Samford-Launches-Disability-Health-and-Physical-Activity-Minor.aspx