Samford’s Wink Winkler Brings Global Film Festival Experience Back to the Classroom
Wink Winkler's passion for storytelling recently took him to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for his second year of involvement with the Red Sea International Film Festival, one of the world’s fastest-growing celebrations of cinema and cultural exchange.
Beeson Divinity School Renews Full Tuition “Our Risen Lord” Scholarships for 2026
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School will once again offer full tuition scholarships for students beginning their studies in 2026, following the renewal of a major gift to the school by an anonymous donor.
The Christmas Message: God’s Abiding Word Of Love
In this special Christmas post, professor Piotr Malysz shares a message from Isaiah 40 titled, "God's Abiding Word of Love."
Samford Among 30 Universities named to Princeton Review’s National Honor Roll for Commitment to Students’ Mental Health
The honor recognizes programming being offered by Samford CARES, which comes alongside students in moments of stress, change or crisis to offer support, direction and encouragement.
Serving Deaf Church Becomes Calling for Beeson Divinity School Alumni
Beeson alumnus Bob Ayres is starting DeafChurch Together in Florida, a network of house churches to serve Deaf people. He's been aided in his efforts by fellow Beeson alumnus Rick McClain, who also serves in Deaf world.
From Step Sing to Sketch: Tony Hale’s Path from Samford to Stardom
Tony Hale's path from Samford to stardom featured leaps of faith and the rewarding role of fatherhood.
Beeson Divinity School Starts New Assistance Fund to Support Students
Beeson recently began a new giving fund to support students with needs outside of tuition.
Hornak Family Endows Scholarship to Support Future Nonprofit Leaders
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences recently announced the establishment of the Emily C. I. Hornak Endowed Scholarship, created and fully funded by siblings Robert and Emily Hornak.
Tony Hale Receives Honorary Doctorate at Samford’s Fall Commencement
Emmy-winning actor encourages 290 new graduates to value friendships as much as their careers.
Samantha Berrien: Mentorship's Impact Provides Success Story
Her pathway to nursing leads Samford's Young Alumna of the Year to give back.
Counselor’s Calling: Rod Marshall Thrives as CEO of Alabama’s Largest Foster Care Ministry
Across three decades at Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes, including the last 14 years as CEO, Rod Marshall has witnessed strings of miracles
Samford Receives Multimillion-dollar Federal Grant to Support Nursing Workforce Growth
Samford University’s Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing received a $2.97 million federal grant from the Workforce Expansion Program (WEP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Health Resources and Service Administration. The award supports training more registered nurses and preparing them to serve patients in rural and underserved communities.
Samford’s School of Education to Host Lysa TerKeurst at the 15th Annual Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education will welcome Lysa TerKeurst as its keynote speaker for the 15th Annual Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series, March 3, 2026. She serves as president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and is a seven-time New York Times bestselling author.
Samford Computer Science Students Build Apps and Present to Industry Professionals
Computer science students in Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences spent the fall working on real software for real clients in assistant professor Gregory Kawell’s Software Design course.
AI, Authorship and the Law: McFarlin’s Scholarship Explores New Frontiers
As artificial intelligence reshapes creative industries, questions about intellectual property are becoming increasingly urgent. Tim McFarlin, professor at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, is tackling a cutting-edge aspect: whether there could be state copyrights and patents in AI-generated creations.
Samford University Awarded Grant to Advance Worship Leadership Pedagogy
Emily Snider Andrews received a grant from the Lilly Network that will provide funding for her to convene a national seminar that will reimagine how colleges, universities and congregations prepare pastoral musicians and worship leaders for today’s church.
Home Away from Home
For the first time in years, all freshmen who live on campus reside in one of five central residence halls. This effort is the culmination of a plan to foster intentional connections, faith formation and robust opportunities, and to make Samford University a world-class residential campus.
Samford Faculty Publish in Leading Sports Journal: The Future of College Football
This fall, faculty members in Samford University’s Brock School of Business—Mary Harrison, Nathan Kirkpatrick and Darin White—published a timely sports business case titled “Power Play: The Future of College Football in an Era of Centralization”
Bulldogs Overcome Early Deficit to Down Western Carolina
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's basketball team delivered a second-half rally to seize an 82-77 comeback victory over Western Carolina in their Southern Conference home opener Wednesday night at Pete Hanna Center. The Bulldogs move to 9-7 with the victory, and 2-1 in SoCon play, while the Catamounts drop to 5-9 with the defeat.
Samford Volleyball Announces 2026 Camp Dates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford volleyball program announced the dates for its 2026 summer camps on Wednesday.
Samford Women's Basketball Opens SoCon Play at UNC Greensboro
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford women's basketball team will travel to Greensboro, N.C., to face UNC Greensboro in the Southern Conference opener on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Bulldogs Host Western Carolina For SoCon Home Opener
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's basketball team returns to the Pete Hanna Center for the sixth time this season as it hosts Western Carolina for the Southern Conference home opener. The Bulldogs enter with an 8-7 record while the Catamounts carry a 5-8 mark on the season.
Bulldogs Split Opening SoCon Roadtrip After Falling at UNCG
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Samford men's basketball team returned to action tonight in Southern Conference play as they traveled to take on UNCG. The Bulldogs and Spartans were both coming off conference wins, but the home side came out on top today, defeating the Bulldogs 89-82. With the loss, Samford falls to 8-7 overall and 1-1 in SoCon play.
Garner Named To Phil Steele Freshman All-America Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Samford freshman place-kicker Jake Garner was named fourth team Freshman All-American by Phil Steele when the publication's postseason FCS teams were announced recently.
