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Samford University School of Public Health Introduces New Dietitian Pathway
Starting in fall 2025, Samford University’s School of Public Health will launch a new concentration within its Master of Science in Nutrition program for graduate students pursuing a career as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).
 
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Japanese Outreach Ambassador Brings 360-Degree View of Culture
Amid a two-year stint on campus, Eri Taguchi is networking with Japanese-owned manufacturers and serving as an ambassador to Samford students.
 
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Samford Remembers the Life and Legacy of Former Dean Lee Allen
Samford University celebrates the remarkable life and legacy of Lee Norcross Allen, historian, professor and former dean of Howard College of Arts and Sciences, who passed away on Dec. 16, 2024, at the age of 98.
 
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Samford Nursing Student Reveals Inspiration Behind President's 2024 ‘Magnificent’ Christmas Card
Ashley Wolfe, a third-year student at Samford University’s Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing and a self-taught artist, was thrilled to learn she had been selected to create the Christmas card for university President Beck A. Taylor. The artwork, featuring a choir member, an organ, a bow and a tree with Christian elements, aims to convey warmth and encourage closer observation.
 
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Alan Jung, Dean of Samford’s School of Health Professions, Named to 2024 Who's Who in Health Care by BBJ
Alan Jung, dean of Samford University’s School of Health Professions, has been named to the 2024 list of Who's Who in Health Care list by the Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ). The annual list recognizes top health care executives in Alabama who continue to help make the community a global leader in health care.
 
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Leadership, Research & Innovation in Education 2024 Out Now
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education announces the release of its annual publication, Leadership, Research & Innovation in Education. The digital compilation highlights the creativity, impact and faith embodied by the school’s faculty, students and alumni.
 
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Samford Hosts History Conference, Students and Faculty Demonstrate Academic Leadership
Samford hosted the national meeting of the Conference on Faith and History (CFH) from Oct. 9-12, welcoming over 250 participants, including 200 faculty and 50 undergraduate students, to campus.
 
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Three Samford Graduates Reflect on Their Experiences in Brock School of Business
Samford University celebrated 296 graduates at its fall commencement ceremony, Dec. 14. Among these graduates are three Brock School of Business alumnae—Noelle Arnold, Whitney Bean and Shealy George. These accomplished students have excelled academically while making meaningful contributions to the Samford community.
 
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Cumberland School of Law Wraps Up Successful Summer and Fall Advocacy Competition Seasons
Cumberland School of Law consistently excels in regional and national legal skills competitions, maintaining a remarkable performance record in all areas of advocacy. The summer and fall 2024 competition seasons were no exception and culminated in these results.
 
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Fight Food Insecurity at Samford this Step Sing
Have you ever had an embarrassing thought, but no one knew about it? No sweat, right? Oh, but God knows, and He doesn’t ignore it. As it turns out, God used this particular moment of inner humiliation to convict me and bring me to my knees, and I need to share it with you.
 
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Social Media Marketing Students Empower Local Nonprofits
Throughout the fall semester, Samford University Brock School of Business students taking social media marketing put their classroom knowledge to work for a greater cause. By partnering with eight Birmingham nonprofits and three Samford Startup companies, student groups developed innovative social media strategies, concepts and engaging posts tailored to each organization’s unique needs.
 
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Samford Honors 2024 Fall Graduates: 'It is Your Turn to Now Lead Us'
President Beck A. Taylor expresses gratitude to nearly 300 new alumni: “Please know that Samford University is a better university because you were here.”
 
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From Parents, For Parents: A Message from Jon Acuff
Explaining Step Sing to a parent who has never experienced it is like describing the ocean to someone from Kansas. “It’s huge. It’s loud. It will be crawling with people in colorful outfits from all over the world.”
 
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Leaving Your Legacy Through the 1841 Society
Formerly known as the DeVotie Society, the 1841 Society pays tribute to Samford University's rich history while recognizing alumni and friends who have completed a planned gift to Samford.
 
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From Puerto Rico to Homewood Pharmacy: Students Share Their Path to Samford
McWhorter School of Pharmacy is more than 1,600 miles from Puerto Rico, but despite the distance, 31 students from the island are currently working toward their Doctor of Pharmacy.
 
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Faith in Action: 1 Peter 4:10 Grant Embraces Service and Compassion
Since its founding, the School of Health Professions has been committed to service, rooted in 1 Peter 4:10. Earlier this year, the school took this commitment a step further and intends to create and sustain meaningful service opportunities for its faculty and students.
 
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Bulldog Investment Fund Reaches $4 Million, Emphasizes Experiential Learning in Business
The Bulldog Investment Fund in Brock School of Business teaches students the intricate art of investment management by collaborating to tackle real market issues. The fund—managed solely by students—reached a new milestone this year.
 
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Alumna Haley Sue Evans Gains Olympic Experience with NBC Sports
Haley Sue Evans '22, a journalism and mass communication alumna, took her career to new heights while working with NBC Sports at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
 
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Men’s Tennis Opens Season With Loss At No. 11 Mississippi State
STARKVILLE, Miss. – The Samford men's tennis team opened the 2025 spring season with a 7-0 loss at 11th-ranked Mississippi State Sunday afternoon.
 
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Samford Moves into First Place With Win Over UNCG
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's basketball team played in one of its biggest games of the season tonight as they hosted North Carolina - Greensboro at the Pete Hanna Center. The matchup between the two lone unbeaten teams in the Southern Conference was a physical affair that went the way of the Bulldogs 76-69. Samford moves to 14-3 overall with the win and now top the SoCon with a 4-0 record while the Spartans fall to 10-7 on the year.
 
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Women’s Basketball Drops SoCon Opener At Mercer, 56-53
MACON, Ga. – The Samford women's basketball team opened Southern Conference play with a hard-fought 56-53 loss at Mercer Saturday afternoon at Hawkins Arena.
 
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Bulldogs Square off With Spartans for First Place in the SoCon
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's basketball program returns to action tomorrow night as they host North Carolina-Greensboro at 5 p.m. inside the Pete Hanna Center. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 13-3 record on the season and are 3-0 in Southern Conference play while the Spartans are 10-6 overall and hold the same record in league play as the Bulldogs.
 
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Bulldogs To Open SoCon Play At Mercer Saturday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford women's basketball team will travel to Macon, Ga., to open Southern Conference play at the Mercer Bears Saturday at 1 p.m. (CT) at Hawkins Arena.
 
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Samford Track Opener at UAB Canceled Due to Weather
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's and women's track program was set to kick off its season tomorrow at the UAB Blazer Invite. Due to inclement weather in the area, the event has been canceled.