Welcome, Allison Combs!
We are excited to welcome Allison Combs as our new development officer for Parent and Family Engagement. Allison has 20 years’ experience in advancement, having served in various roles with the American Heart Association, the Alabama Baptist Children's Homes and the Alabama Baptist Foundation. She brings so much joy and energy to our team!
Listening, Learning and Leading: Hill Family’s Gift Powers A New Samford Initiative
This fall, Samford University’s School of Health Professions launched the Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative (LSL-FSI), a program made possible by a transformative gift from Samford parents Andi and Steve Hill.
Samford Alumnus Judge Stephen Dillard Receives National Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence
Samford University alumnus Judge Stephen Louis A. Dillard ’92, presiding judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, has been named the recipient of the 30th annual William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence.
Global Methodist Church Approves Beeson Divinity School as a Partner Seminary for Six-Year Term
The Global Methodist Church (GMC) has approved Beeson Divinity School as one of just six partner seminaries in the United States for a six-year term, reaffirming Beeson’s ability to train Wesleyan students to serve in the denomination.
Samford Marketing and Communication Receives Recognition from the 2025 Education Digital Marketing Awards
Samford University’s Marketing and Communication department received several national awards for its work during 2025 from the 13th Annual Education Digital Marketing Awards
Samford Debate Concludes Strong First Semester at Wake Forest American Debate Association Fall Championship
Samford University’s debate team closed out the 2025 fall semester with a strong showing at the Wake Forest ADA Fall Championship, bringing its largest group of the season and marking significant accomplishments for both new and returning debaters.
First Master of Arts in Christian Counseling Students at Beeson Divinity School Reflect on Experience
Members of the first cohort in Samford University Beeson Divinity School’s Master of Arts in Christian Counseling (MACC) recently reflected on their experience in the program. Student interviewees include Chris Howell, Hannah Newman and Hila Grace Allman.
Samford’s Howard College Hosts 2025 Timothy Sumner Robinson Forum Featuring Award-Winning Journalist Laura Hackett
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences hosted the 2025 Timothy Sumner Robinson Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 18, welcoming Edward R. Murrow Award–winning journalist Laura Hackett as the keynote speaker.
Samford Students Launch University’s First Collegiate Fishing Team at Auburn Open
Samford University juniors Nico Foster, a marine science major, and Katie Burnett, a philosophy major, made university history this fall as the first official representatives of the new Samford Fishing Club.
Music Professor Viliunas Receives Approval for Workshop Series Grant
Brian Viliunas, professor of music in School of the Arts, earned a grant by The Lilly Network of Church-Related Colleges and Universities.
Samford Alumnus Bill Stevens Named to Alabama Business Hall of Fame
Bill Stevens ’70, Birmingham businessman and former chairman of the Samford University Board of Trustees, was inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame.
Beeson Divinity School Welcomes Author Christopher Watkin
Christopher Watkin, lecturer at Australia’s Monash University and author of the highly acclaimed book Biblical Critical Theory, spent time at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School on Nov. 11. During his campus visit, Watkin delivered a chapel sermon and joined a discussion about his recent contributions to a new work.
Teaching Legacy – Mike Debow Retires After 36 Years
After more than 36 years of dedicated service, professor Mike DeBow retired from Cumberland School of Law in December 2024, closing a chapter that has left a lasting mark on generations of students and colleagues.
Cumberland School of Law National Trial Team Wins the Premiere Trial Competition and Two Best Advocate Awards
Cumberland School of Law’s national trial team won the Premiere Trial Competition in Austin, Texas, which features law students who have never participated in an external law school trial competition and are making their “premieres.”
Former Samford Goalkeeper Finds Her Footing in Canada’s Newly Established Pro League
Morgan McAslan '22 has won the Golden Glove award in her first season in Canada’s new Northern Super League and credits her time at Samford with shaping both her work ethic and her professional readiness.
Fisk Receives Combat Action Badge as Samford Honors Veterans
Fisk, who now chairs the Department of Art and Design, was deployed to Iraq as a photojournalist in the Army Reserve.
Samford Celebrates 2025 Homecoming with Pageantry, Reunions
Homecoming week featured festivities, reunions and the special commemoration of a philanthropist Pete Hanna.
Pounds, C‑VETS Student Fellow at Cumberland School of Law, Provides Hands-On Support for Veterans
Anna Pounds, a third-year student at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, is the 2025-26 student fellow of the Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (C-VETS). Launched in 2020, C-VETS provides free legal assistance to Alabama veterans and their families. Through her work with the clinic, Pounds honors those who served by helping them navigate legal challenges and secure the stability they deserve.
Samford Names John Grass Head Football Coach
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Samford University has named veteran coach John Grass as its 37th head football coach, the school announced Wednesday afternoon.
Samford Women’s Basketball Readies for Road Challenge at Tennessee Tech
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Samford Bulldogs women's basketball program is gearing up for its next road test, traveling to Cookeville on Thursday, December 4 to take on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.
Samford Track Finalizes 2025-26 Schedule
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford track and field program has announced its schedule for the 2026 indoor and outdoor portions of their season. The Bulldogs will compete in four indoor meets before the Southern Conference Championships and six outdoor meets before the conference championships.
Samford Football Announces Six New Signees
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford football program has signed six student-athletes for the 2026 early signing period, the program announced Wednesday.
Samford Falls in Road Test at Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -The Samford women's basketball team fell to Minnesota, 77–40, on Monday evening at Williams Arena. Despite early offensive challenges, the Bulldogs demonstrated improvement in their offensive game in the second half.
Bulldogs Finish Cancun Challenge With A Defeat to Utah Valley
CANCUN, Mexico - The Samford men's basketball team finished play tonight at the Cancun Challenge against Utah Valley. Down multiple starters for the second-straight night, the Bulldogs were outplayed throughout the game as they fell 89-45. Samford's record falls to 4-5 on the season while the Wolverines move to 5-2.
