Samford School of the Arts Announces Davis Architects Guest Artist Series
Samford Arts is gearing up for another year of incredible events. The annual Davis Architects Guest Artist Series offers a mix of joyful jazz, exquisite A Cappella, Latin Grammy-award-winning piano and a fresh new string quartet.
Samford University Football to Open 2019 Season on ESPN at Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff
Samford University will open the 2019 college football season in the Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff against Youngstown State at the historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama on Aug. 24 at 2 p.m.
School of Health Professions Offers Heat Safety Tips
At all levels of sport, athletic trainers are working to prevent cases of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat syncope, heat injury, heatstroke and dehydration; however, Kyle Southall, instructor and director of clinical education, shares four imperative steps that any person working out outdoors can take to keep themselves safe.
Samford University Provost New Lecture Series Explores Faith and Higher Education
A new lecture series at Samford University Sept. 9-11 will bring some of the greatest minds in Christian academia to explore research at the intersection of faith and higher education.
University Fellows Mentor High School Students at Samford’s Great Ideas Summer Institute
Samford’s honors program hosted its ninth weeklong summer institute for high school students June 23-28. The Great Ideas Summer Institute (GISI) is annual opportunity for selected high school juniors and seniors to spend a week experiencing life as a University Fellow through classes, campus activities, and community engagement.
Alumnus Matt Scales Helps Historic Plane Return for D-Day Anniversary
2007 Samford history graduate Matt Scales, a member of the U. S. Air Force Reserve, conducted a years-long search to track down and helped restore the historic C-47 aircraft, "That's All Brother," which led the D-Day invasion at Normandy.
Public Relations Concentration Earns National Certification
Reviewers from the Public Relations Society of America praised program faculty and students, and noted the 100% employment rate for 2018 graduates.
Samford Summer Programs In Full Swing
Samford is hosting a number of programs this summer for all ages.
Samford Grad Tony Hale stars in Toy Story 4
Moviegoers all over the world are heading to theaters for Pixar’s new installment, Toy Story 4. But what you may not know, is that Toy Story’s newest addition, a handmade toy named “Forky” has a connection to Birmingham.
McWhorter School of Pharmacy’s Annual Camp Introduces High Schoolers to Pharmacy
Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy held its annual Bulldog Pharmacy Camp for high school juniors, seniors and rising college freshmen with the purpose of introducing them to the profession of pharmacy.
Samford’s Minority Youth Science Academy Encourages Early Exposure to Careers in STEM
This year’s program included hands-on workshops in neurobiology, pharmacy, astronomy and offsite trips to learn about water filtration and creek exploration. Classes and workshops were taught by Samford staff, along with other minority STEM professionals.
Samford’s School of Public Health Announces New Doctoral Degree in Public Health
Samford University’s School of Public Health is now accepting applications for its latest degree, a Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) This doctoral program is designed for individuals who are called to serve as the next generation of leaders in the public health workforce.
Samford’s Ida Moffett School of Nursing Receives $3.5 Million Nurse Practitioner Residency Grant
Samford University’s Ida Moffett School of Nursing will receive $3.5 million over a four-year period to place nurse practitioner graduates in rural, underserved areas for primary care residency.
Animate Takes Root at Samford
Samford’s Center for Worship and the Arts hosted a record number of participants at the sixth annual Animate, a five-day summer program for teenage worship leaders and their mentors.
Trustees Approve Graduates and Faculty at June Meeting
The executive committee of Samford University’s Board of Trustees approved new faculty and summer graduates at their meeting on June 25.
Samford Hosts High School Seniors for Alabama Governor’s School
Seventy-six of Alabama’s most accomplished rising high school seniors gathered on Samford’s campus for the annual Alabama Governor’s School program (AGS) June 16-28.
Bulldog Days Orientation Program Sets the Tone for Class of 2023
For incoming freshman Mary Brittan Burgess, attending Samford’s new student orientation meant an opportunity for a family reunion. Her older brother Bo Burgess, a senior sport administration major, was one of many current Samford students who worked at the Sweet Home Samford community fair for Bulldog Days, the school’s new student and parent orientation program.
University Center Renovation Continues with Opening of Samford Shop
Continued progress on the university’s 20-year campus master plan can be seen all over campus this summer.