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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Biblical Foundations: Samford’s Core Curriculum Grounded in Truth of Scripture
A pillar of the university’s core curriculum, Biblical Foundations is a course all undergraduate students take to lay the groundwork for the rest of their studies—examining the entire narrative of Scripture, exploring the theological and ethical themes, and learning how the Bible is indispensable to the Christian faith.
Spring Convocation Celebrates Korean Evangelist, Children's Choir
Dr. Billy Kim, known as the "Billy Graham of Asia," received an honorary doctorate from Samford.
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2025
The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2025, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
Love of Tennis, Samford Brings International Sisters Together as Teammates
Sara and Lea Erenda are sisters and doubles teammates on Samford University's women's tennis team. The pair moved from a town in western Austria to pursue athletics and academics in a place that has helped them grow in confidence and in their faith.
Cumberland School of Law’s Tristan Gardner Earns Honorable Mention for 2026 Law Student of the Year by The National Jurist
Tristan Gardner, Cumberland School of Law third-year student and president of the Student Bar Association, has been named as an Honorable Mention on The National Jurist's 2026 Law Students of the Year list—a distinction reflecting his accomplishments and impact on the community.
Coleman Family Scholarship Expands Access to Life-Changing Samford Study Abroad Experience in Costa Rica
Samford University’s Costa Rica study abroad program has long offered students an immersive global learning experience, blending academic rigor with cultural engagement and spiritual formation.
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.
Bulldogs Come Up Short in Close Defeat at Wofford
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Samford men's basketball team continued play in the Southern Conference tonight as they were on the road at Wofford. The Bulldogs and the Terriers were in a tight affair throughout the game until the home side overcame Samford's halftime lead with a late run, ending in an 88-78 Wofford win. Samford's record falls to 9-11 overall and 2-5 in league play after the defeat.
Two Bulldogs Earn Weekly SoCon Honors
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Samford men's and women's track and field team hosted a meet this weekend at the Birmingham CrossPlex. The Bulldog's strong performance at the Samford Invite earned two individuals, Bradley Franklin and Jess Edwards, accolades from the Southern Conference office when they released their athletes of the week this afternoon.
Bulldogs Set For SoCon Road Game At Wofford
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's basketball team returns to play in the Southern Conference as the Bulldogs hit to road to face Wofford Wednesday night. The game is set for a 5 p.m. tip, as Samford enters with a 9-10 record overall and 2-4 in SoCon play while Wofford enters with a 12-7 mark on the season.
Samford Baseball Opens Preseason Practice
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford baseball team opened preseason practice for the 2026 season with a workout Monday morning at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
Samford Women’s Tennis Drops Spring Opener at Mississippi State
STARKVILLE, Miss. – The Samford women's tennis team opened the spring portion of its season with a 6-1 loss at Mississippi State Saturday afternoon at the Rula Tennis Pavilion.
Samford Tracks Wraps Up Samford Invite/Open
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford track and field teams hosted the Samford Invite and Open, at the Birmingham Crossplex with a flurry of record-setting and podium performances. Highlighted by new meet records from Bradley Franklin in the men's 60-meter hurdles and Zephaniah Carico-McLennan in the men's 800 meters, the Bulldogs came away with multiple event titles, personal bests, and top NCAA Division I rankings.
