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Beeson Divinity School Enters Partnership with Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary
Beeson took a major step toward growing its international profile by signing a memorandum of understanding with the Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary (UETS) on Jan. 28.
 
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Samford’s Brock School of Business to Host Second Annual Women in Business Brunch Featuring Alumna Robyn Felton
In recognition of Women’s History Month in March, Samford University’s Brock School of Business will host its second annual Women in Business Brunch, Tuesday, March 3.
 
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McWhorter School of Pharmacy Hosts Annual State of the School Address 
McWhorter Pharmacy’s State of the School highlighted student success, reaccreditation, preceptor honors and a strong sense of community.
 
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Theresa Davidson, Samford Sociology Professor, Honored with 2026 Outstanding Faculty Award
Theresa Davidson, professor of sociology at Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences, was awarded the 2026 Outstanding Faculty Award this week, the longest-standing honor bestowed by the college.
 
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Planned Gift Honors Former Samford Professor, Expands Global Opportunities for Music Students
Samford University’s School of the Arts has received a generous planned gift from former faculty member and longtime friend of the university, Don Sanders, establishing the Donald C. Sanders Endowed Music Abroad Fund.
 
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American Constitutional Law, Eighth Edition, Authored by Cumberland School of Law’s Brannon P. Denning, Released 
The newest edition of Denning's American Constitutional Law: Powers and Liberties builds on the strong foundation established in prior versions while offering timely updates that reflect the evolving landscape of constitutional law. 
 
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Cumberland School of Law Hosts State and Global Judicial Leaders for 2026 Cordell Hull Speakers Forum 
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law welcomed an impressive delegation of judicial leaders for a discussion titled “Perspectives on the Rule of Law: A View from State and International Supreme Courts.”  
 
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Cumberland School of Law Professor Lane Woodke Coauthors New Edition of Experiencing Employment Discrimination Law
Lane Hines Woodke, assistant professor of law at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, is a coauthor of the newly released second edition of Experiencing Employment Discrimination Law.
 
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Step Sing’s 76th Edition Ramps Up at Samford with Audience Expected to Eclipse 70,000
The beloved student musical showcase runs Jan. 29-31, featuring 18 groups performing in front of sold-out Wright Center crowds and a massive livestream audience,
 
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Scholars of Merit Announced for Fall 2025 Term
The following Cumberland School of Law students qualified as Scholars of Merit for the Fall 2025 term.
 
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Dean's List Announced for Fall 2025
Cumberland School of Law announces the Fall 2025 Dean's List.
 
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Samford Launches Disability, Health and Physical Activity Minor
Samford University’s School of Health Professions has launched a new Disability, Health and Physical Activity minor designed to prepare students to support people with disabilities and expand access to health and physical activity across communities.
 
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McWhorter School of Pharmacy Honors Students at Annual Pinning Ceremony 
Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy recognized its third-year Doctor of Pharmacy students during the annual professional pinning ceremony on Jan. 16, marking an important transition as students prepare to begin the final phase of the PharmD curriculum. 
 
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Samford Commercial Music Students Turn Creative Sparks into Stream-Ready Songs
Commercial music students at Samford University are turning everyday inspiration into fully produced songs streaming on major platforms. Through hands-on songwriting, recording, production and promotion, students gain real-world experience behind the scenes—learning not just how to create music, but how to launch it as independent artists.
 
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New Student Consulting Agency in Samford’s Brock School of Business Strengthens Experiential Learning and Career Preparation
Samford University's Brock School of Business has launched the Brock Consultancy, a faculty-led, student consulting agency that provides marketing research and consulting services to local businesses and organizations. 
 
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Samford’s School of Education New Trinity Forum to Focus on Addressing Generational Differences in Teaching and Learning
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education and the Office of Community Enrichment will host a new event, The Trinity Forum, on Feb. 17, 2026, 5:30-8 p.m., in the Regions Community Resource Room, Cooney Hall 400.
 
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A Lifesaving Lesson in Service: Samford Students Join Medical Mission in Guatemala
During a trip to Montellano, Guatemala, last year, several nurse anesthesia students from Samford University, accompanied by adjunct faculty member Mary Beth Greenway, DNP, CRNA, responded to a patient’s life-threatening complication and saved a life. What began as a routine surgical mission became a defining experience that illustrated how service, learning and faith intersect in real time. 
 
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Samford Launches First School-Based Alumni Groups in Pharmacy and Nursing
Samford University is introducing its first school-based alumni chapters through a new pilot program designed to strengthen connections at the academic level. The McWhorter School of Pharmacy and Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing will lead the initiative, offering alumni new opportunities for engagement, networking and involvement beginning this spring.
 
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Baseball Holds Annual First Pitch Dinner
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford baseball program held its annual First Pitch Dinner Sunday evening in the Coca-Cola Hospitality Suite in the Pete Hanna Center.
 
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Samford Men's Tennis Defeats Alabama In Road Thriller, 4-3
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.-- The Samford men's tennis team captured its second win of the season in dramatic fashion Sunday, defeating Alabama 4-3 in a non-conference match up on the road. The Bulldogs clinched the victory with a thrilling final-set tiebreaker at No. 3 singles to move to 2-2 on the year.
 
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Samford Women’s Basketball Falls on the Road at Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Samford women's basketball team dropped a Southern Conference road contest to league-leading Chattanooga on Saturday afternoon at McKenzie Arena, falling 61-40.
 
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Bulldogs Finish Season Sweep of Western Carolina
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - The Samford men's basketball team continued play on the road in the Southern Conference today against Western Carolina. The Bulldogs led for the majority of the day as they captured an 88-74 victory to sweep the Catamounts this season. Samford's record moves to 11-12 overall with the win and 4-6 in league play.
 
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Bulldogs Face Catamounts on the Road Sunday Afternoon
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's basketball team returns to play on Sunday afternoon as they play Western Carolina in the Southern Conference. The game, which was originally scheduled for Saturday, has been moved to Sunday at noon Central time due to weather as the Bulldogs enter with a 10-12 record while WCU enters with an 8-12 mark.
 
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Samford Women's Tennis Battles to 4-3 Win Over North Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford women's tennis team earned a hard-fought 4-3 victory over North Alabama in a tightly contested non-conference match up Friday at the Samford Tennis Center. The win lifts the Bulldogs to 2-1 on the season and keeps them unbeaten at home.