Championing Public Education: Holden’s Journey to Statewide Impact
When Samford University alumnus Chad Holden, EdD ’18, steps into his new role as executive director of the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) on July 1, he will bring more than a title. He will bring perspective shaped by more than two decades in public education.
Setting the Tone: Division of Music Students Shine at Annual Honors Recital
The annual Honors Recital brought together faculty, families and peers to celebrate student musicians whose performances reflected artistic excellence and years of disciplined growth.
Samford Communication and Media Honor Societies Induct Students
Samford University’s Department of Communication and Media inducted 17 students into the Lambda Pi Eta and Kappa Tau Alpha honor societies during a ceremony held March 31.
Cumberland School of Law Recognizes Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship
Cumberland School of Law faculty were recognized for their impact in the classroom, mentorship of students and contributions to legal scholarship.
Samford Pharmacy Posts Top 9% National Results in ASHP Residency Match
Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy placed in the top 9% nationally in Phase I of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists residency match. Twenty-seven fourth-year Doctor of Pharmacy students earned PGY1 placements, while graduates achieved a 100% PGY2 match rate across specialties.
Cumberland School of Law Trial Advocacy Program Ranks in Nation’s Top 10 for 7th Consecutive Year
U.S. News & World Report once again ranks Samford University Cumberland School of Law among the best law schools in the nation, ranking the school No. 9 in the nation for Trial Advocacy training.
Stage Presence: Opera Birmingham Partnership Another High Note for Samford Arts
Vocal students gain professional experience with Opera Birmingham.
Under One Roof, Interprofessional Acute Care Simulation Brings Students Together
Samford University’s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center brings interprofessional education under one roof. Its March Acute Care Simulation featured a large‑scale, realistic training event using high‑fidelity manikins and standardized patients. Students from Theatre and Dance, World Languages and Cultures, Nursing, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies participated, along with volunteers from Thompson High School.
Culture of Philanthropy: 57 Organizations Supported During Samford Gives Back
Over 1,00 students set out across Birmingham to participate in Samford Gives Back, the university's annual day of service.
Samford Physical Therapy Students Present Capstone Projects at Major Conference
Each year, second‑year students in Samford’s Physical Therapy program pursue capstone research projects driven by their own interests, often leading to national conference presentations or publication opportunities. This year, two student groups were selected to present at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, the profession’s largest national conference with more than 15,000 attendees.
Robert Smith Jr. Addresses the Necessity of Imagination in Preaching During 2026 Conger Lectures
In late March, Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School welcomed longtime preaching professor Robert Smith Jr. back to campus for the 2026 William E. Conger Biblical Preaching Lectures.
Colonial Dames Honor Samford Students for Exceptional Research on Early American History
The Birmingham Center of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America recognized outstanding student scholarship at its annual American Independence Awards luncheon in March.
Serving Beyond the Counter: Samford Pharmacy Alumnae Lead a New Model for Better Care
Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy alumnae Jennifer Campbell, PharmD ’00, and Pauline Long, PharmD ’05, are redefining patient care through an innovative, community-focused model. As co-owners of MedsPLUS, LLC, they are expanding the role of pharmacists beyond traditional settings, improving access, education and health outcomes in underserved communities.
Art and Design Faculty Earn Birmingham ADDY Awards
Winning projects showcase how faculty integrate professional practice into the classroom.
Samford Hosts Alabama League for Nursing Conference and Lamplighter Banquet
More than 85 nurse educators and 16 exhibitors gathered at Samford University’s College of Health Sciences Feb. 27–28 for the Alabama League for Nursing Annual Conference and Lamplighter Banquet. Hosted by Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, the conference brought together faculty and leaders from nursing programs across Alabama to share research, teaching strategies and ideas shaping the future of nursing education.
Samford Student Attends AED Centennial Convention, Connects with Future Health Leaders
As Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), the world’s largest and most prestigious American health pre-professional honor society, celebrated its 100th anniversary, Samford University student Ashley Bryant found herself part of a moment that connected past, present and future generations of pre-health scholars.
Samford Healthcare Administration Student Selected for Prestigious Postgraduate Fellowship
Abby Juillerat ’25, a healthcare administration graduate student, was selected for a competitive postgraduate fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina, demonstrating the real-world preparation she gained at Samford.
Women’s Basketball Places Second in NCAA Tournament Academic Bracket
Inside Higher Ed’s annual academic bracket for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament placed Samford second only to Princeton University, highlighting the Bulldogs as one of the top academic performers in the country.
Engel Earns Medalist Honors At Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge, Bulldogs Place Third
PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – Samford junior Grace Engel earned individual medalist honors, tying for first place, while the Bulldogs finished third as a team at the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge, held Monday through Wednesday at Caledonia Golf and Fish Club (Par 71, 6,082 yards).
Bulldogs Fall to Long Ball at Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. - The Samford softball team took a break from Southern Conference play tonight as they hit the road to face Ole Miss in a midweek game. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead before the SEC side battled back to defeat Samford 6-2. The Bulldogs fall to 17-24 overall after the defeat.
Samford Baseball Falls At No. 8 Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Samford University baseball team dropped a 16-2 decision in seven innings at eighth-ranked Alabama Tuesday night at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
Samford Men's Tennis Edges Mercer in 4-3 SoCon Thriller at Home
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford men's tennis earned a hard fought 4-3 victory over Mercer in a pivotal Southern Conference showdown Tuesday at the Samford Tennis Center. With the win, the Bulldogs improved to 14-6 overall and 6-1 in SoCon play.
Engel Tied For Second, Bulldogs Tied For Fourth After Round 2 At Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge
PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – Samford junior Grace Engel continued her stellar play and is tied for second, while the Bulldogs are tied for fourth after the second round of the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge held Tuesday at Caledonia Golf and Fish Club (Par 71, 6,082 yards).
Engel In Third, Bulldogs Fifth After Round 1 At Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge
PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – Samford junior Grace Engel sits in third place, and the Bulldogs are in fifth place as a team after the first round of the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge held Monday at Caledonia Golf and Fish Club (Par 71, 6,082 yards).
