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Ripkens share “non-negotiables” from persecuted church
As part of the Global Voices lecture series at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School on March 14, Nik and Ruth Ripken shared lessons they learned from the persecuted church after interviewing more than 600 persecuted believers in more than 70 countries.
 
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Cumberland School of Law Sweeps AAJ National Student Trial Advocacy Competition Regionals for Second Consecutive Year
Samford University Cumberland School of Law’s national trial teams swept the Southeast Two Region of the American Association of Justice’s Student Trial Advocacy Competition (AAJ STAC), March 8-10. Both teams won their final rounds and will advance to the national tournament in Chicago, April 4-7.
 
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Beeson’s Center for Women in Ministry to host event focused on early church mothers
The Center for Women in Ministry at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School will host an event on March 22 titled, “Learning from Our Church Mothers,” showcasing the lives and work of some of the leading women of the early-church era.
 
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Samford Legal Compliance Programs Listed Among Top in the Nation by Princeton Review and Above the Law
Samford University Cumberland School of Law was recently listed on Above the Law’s Best Online Master of Studies in Law School Programs and on Princeton Review’s Best Online Master of Studies in Law Programs for 2024.
 
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Men’s Basketball Wins SoCon Tournament Title
The Samford University men's basketball team earned its first-ever Southern Conference Tournament title with a hard-fought 76-69 win over ETSU in the championship game Monday evening at Harrah's Cherokee Center.
 
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Samford Students' Research and Writing Skills Strengthened through Magic City Religion Project
Samford University Howard College of Arts and Sciences students have had their research and writing skills strengthened thanks to Biblical and Religious Studies professor David Bains's Magic City Religion project. For five years, students have completed and published research papers on religious life in Birmingham, Alabama.
 
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Samford Debate Reaches Final Four of ADA Nationals, Wins Numerous Awards
Samford Debate returned from a successful weekend at the American Debate Association National Tournament held at Indiana University March 9-11.
 
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Peters and Mertz Paper on Human Trafficking on Social Media and its Implications for Brands Recognized as Best in Track by Society for Marketing Advances
Courtney Peters and Breanne Mertz, assistant professors of marketing in Samford University’s Brock School of Business, were participants in the Society for Marketing Advances (SMA) annual conference on November 8 - 11, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas.
 
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Samford Men’s Basketball Prepares for SoCon Tournament After Historic Season
The 2023-24 season has been filled with historic accomplishments for Samford University’s men’s basketball program, with hopefully even more to come.
 
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Samford Sports Business MBA students make an impression at the prestigious Case Cup
On the last weekend in February, Samford University sent a team of four Sports Business MBA students to compete in the Case Cup at the National Sports Forum in Pittsburgh. It was the first time the school had been invited to participate in the premier case-style competition for aspiring sports industry professionals.
 
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Cumberland School of Law’s Online Master’s Programs Position Students for Compliance-Related Career
In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranks compliance officer as the #13 best business job. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects a 4.6% increase in job openings for compliance offers through 2032, equaling more than 17,000 jobs.
 
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New Vulcan Materials Company/Bennie Bumpers Scholarship Supports Samford Risk Management and Insurance Students
The Vulcan Materials Company/Bennie Bumpers Endowed Scholarship supports students studying risk management and insurance and honors the career of Bennie Bumpers '63.  
 
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Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Daniel House
Samford University’s home away from home is turning 40, and the SamfordGlobal Office plans to celebrate the occasion with several events, at home and abroad, for the Samford community to participate in.
 
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Samford Professor Honors Vestavia Hills Shooting Victims with Original Paintings
Nearly two years after the shooting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, psychology chair and professor Rob Elsner is honoring the three lives lost with his latest project, Pilgrimage of the People: Liturgies for Labyrinth Worship throughout the Church Year.
 
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Samford Communication and Media Students Earn 17 Awards at SEJC 2024 Conference
Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences Communication and Media students and staffers from The Samford Crimson, Samford's student-produced newspaper, received 17 awards from the Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC) last weekend.
 
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Beeson to host inaugural preaching conference in honor of Robert Smith Jr.
In April, Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School will host its inaugural preaching conference, honoring the legacy and ministries of longtime Beeson professor Robert Smith Jr. as he prepares to retire.
 
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Samford Celebrates Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, commemorating the contributions of women to United States history.
 
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Cumberland School of Law National Trial Team Excels in Inaugural Online National Championship
Six members of Samford University Cumberland School of Law’s National Trial Team competed in the inaugural Online National Championship, Feb. 23-25. All three of the law school’s teams were recognized and one team advanced to the semifinal round. Three of the students received a Best Advocate Award.
 
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Samford To Open NCAA Tournament Versus Kansas Thursday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford men's basketball team will travel to Salt Lake City, Utah to take on Kansas on Thursday in the NCAA Tournament, it was announced during the official NCAA Tournament Selection Show Sunday evening on CBS.
 
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Samford Softball Hits Road For Midweek Contest at No. 14 Alabama
Birmingham, Ala. – For the final tune-up before the start of Southern Conference play, the Samford softball team will travel down I-20/59 for a midweek showdown with the No. 14 Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday.
 
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Baseball To Play At In-State Rival Jax State Tuesday Night
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The Samford University baseball team will travel to Jacksonville, Ala., to take on in-state rival Jacksonville State Tuesday night at 6 p.m. The game can be seen live on ESPN+.
 
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Women’s Tennis Drops 6-1 Decision At Furman
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Samford women's tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision at Furman Sunday afternoon.
 
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Bulldogs Earn 5-2 SoCon Win Over Furman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford men's tennis team remained unbeaten in Southern Conference play with a 5-2 win over Furman Sunday afternoon at the Samford Tennis Center.
 
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Baseball Wins Slugfest At Purdue, 11-10
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Samford baseball team earned an 11-10 win in the final game of a four-game series at Purdue Sunday afternoon at Alexander Field.