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Sports Business Students Present to International Professional Sports Clubs
Students from Samford University’s Brock School of Business traveled across Europe in May, presenting major sports business consulting projects to three professional clubs in three countries.
 
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Cumberland Alumnus Walker McCrary Takes on Military Counsel Role in Germany
Cumberland Law alumnus Walker McCrary advances JAG career, serving as trial counsel in Germany, prosecuting military justice cases, advising commanders and demonstrating leadership, advocacy and commitment to service.
 
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Endowed Scholarship Established in Honor of McWhorter School of Pharmacy Professor Kim W. Benner
Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy established the Kim W. Benner Endowed Scholarship to support students actively involved in the school’s ASHP student chapter. The scholarship honors Benner’s decades of leadership in pharmacy education, clinical practice and national service to the profession.
 
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Graphic Design Professor’s Ampersand Calendar Wins National Recognition
National awards spotlight Rene Zimny’s distinctive approach to print design, uniting scripture, craftsmanship and visual communication.
 
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Playing the Play With Love: Don Sandley’s Legacy at Samford
How Don Sandley shaped generations of artists at Samford by leading with collaboration, compassion and creative ambition.
 
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Lettieri Named Academic All-American Trial Advocate by National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators 
Melina Lettieri, JD ’26, was named an Academic All-American Trial Advocate by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators (NALAE), recognizing excellence in academics, advocacy and leadership. 
 
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Brock School of Business Juniors Present Research at National Economics Conference
Three Brock School of Business students represented Samford University on a national stage, April 5–7, at the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 
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Birmingham-Southern Transfers: ‘Samford Was There When We Needed It the Most’
Two years ago, Samford University moved academic mountains to accommodate displaced students from Birmingham-Southern College. Another group of those transfers recently graduated.
 
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A Calling Beyond the Keys: Cooper leaves Samford a Leader Forged in Community
Samford graduate Briggs Cooper reflects on leadership, music and community shaping his journey.
 
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Seeing What We Overlook: Graphic Design Students Use Research to Challenge Everyday Assumptions
Samford graphic design students use research-driven design to reveal hidden risks and realities.
 
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Biochemistry Graduate Commissioned into U.S. Air Force, Prepares for Dental School
When Shaniya Jacobs-Lanier crossed the stage at Samford University’s commencement ceremony this spring, she was already preparing for her next major milestone.
 
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Samford Students, Faculty Serve Hispanic Community Through Holistic Health Expo
Samford University students and faculty partnered with local organizations to serve the Hispanic community at a recent health expo held at Primera Iglesia Bautista de Center Point, offering a holistic approach to care that combined medical education, screenings and spiritual support.
 
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Samford Graduate Nathan East Brings NFL Experience and Faith-Centered Perspective to Physical Therapy
For Nathan East, DPT ‘25, the path to physical therapy did not begin in a classroom or clinic, but on the field. From his own athletic experience to stepping onto an NFL field and back to the classroom, his journey shaped a personal calling toward athletic healing.
 
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A Creative Path, A Clear Calling: Art & Design Graduates Reflect on Their Time at Samford
New alumni from the School of the Arts share how community, mentorship and creativity shaped their time as Samford artists.
 
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Samford History Students Discover Faith, Community Through Sacred Harp Tradition
This semester, Samford history students taking Oral History: Family, Faith, Folklore and Food, taught by professor of history Jonathan Bass, stepped into a living tradition that has shaped Southern culture for generations: Sacred Harp singing.
 
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Celebrating 2026 Spring Commencement: 'Samford continues to thrive'
More than 1,400 students received their degrees, including Shannon Charis Boutwell receiving the President's Cup and Trinity Elizabeth Phillips receiving the Velma Irons Award.
 
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Prepared to Lead, Called to Serve: College of Health Sciences Graduates Celebrate Commencement
Samford’s College of Health Sciences held spring commencement ceremonies April 30–May 2, awarding 640 degrees across its four schools.
 
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Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy Celebrates 142 Graduates
McWhorter School of Pharmacy celebrated spring commencement ceremonies by recognizing 78 Doctor of Pharmacy and 64 undergraduate students.
 
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Samford Baseball Pounds Out 13-1 Win Over UNCG On SoCon Tournament Opening Day
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Samford baseball team pounded out five home runs and five doubles in a 13-1, seven-inning win over UNC Greensboro on the first day of the Southern Conference Tournament Wednesday evening at Fluor Field.
 
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Bulldogs Finalize Men's Basketball Signing Class
 
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Eight Bulldogs Receive Postseason SoCon Honors
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Eight members of the Samford baseball team earned Southern Conference honors when the league released its postseason baseball awards Tuesday afternoon.
 
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Bulldogs Set For SoCon Tournament
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford baseball team enters the Southern Conference Tournament as the No. 3 seed. The Bulldogs will open play in the event on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (CT) at Fluor Field against the winner of the ETSU-UNCG game played Wednesday morning.
 
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Samford Baseball Wraps Up Regular Season With 13-3 Win Over Wofford
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford baseball team wrapped up its regular season with a 13-3, seven-inning win over Wofford Saturday afternoon at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
 
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Samford Baseball Falls In Game Two To Wofford
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford baseball team dropped an 8-6 decision in the second game of a three-game Southern Conference series with Wofford Friday evening at Joe Lee Griffin Field.