Massey Student Preaching Award Recipient Reminds Listeners of the “Lord who Saves”
Blake Dean, recipient of the fall 2025 James Earl Massey Student Preaching Award at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, used his Nov. 4 sermon to remind fellow students of the Lord who saves, surprises, calls us by name and sends us out.
Samford Nursing Students Serve Refugee Communities in Greece Through Missions Nursing Study Abroad Course
As part of Samford University’s ongoing commitment to global missions, 15 students from Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing traveled to Athens, Greece, during the summer term for a week of service and learning.
Cumberland School of Law Hosts Prelaw Day to Inspire Future Legal Leaders
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law recently welcomed high school students from across the region for Prelaw Day, a one-day program offering participants a unique opportunity to learn about legal careers.
Samford Pharmacy Students Deliver Patient Care Across Birmingham During Experiential Course
Third-year pharmacy students at Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy delivered more than 4,100 vaccines and hundreds of health screenings across Birmingham during their Focused Patient Care IPPE. The immersive experience allowed students to apply classroom knowledge while serving patients in real-world settings.
Samford Chemistry Professor Receives Petroleum Research Fund Grant
Molly Lockart, assistant professor in Samford University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the American Chemical Society’s Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) to support her research on molecular spin qubits.
Samford Debate Teams Excel at University of Oklahoma Tournament
Two Samford University debate teams from Howard College of Arts and Sciences competed online this weekend at the University of Oklahoma tournament, earning impressive results.
Samford Health Sciences Students Gain Real-World Insight at Alabama Health Policy Summit
Public health and healthcare administration students joined state leaders and alumni at the 2025 Alabama Health Policy Summit in Birmingham. The event offered a firsthand look at the challenges shaping Alabama’s healthcare landscape and what lies ahead.
Professionalism in Practice: John West Finds the Ultimate Experience in Cumberland School of Law's Advocacy Program
For John West, JD ’25, attending Cumberland School of Law was an easy decision. With a clear goal of becoming a trial lawyer, he knew Cumberland’s nationally ranked advocacy program was where he’d receive the best preparation.
Samford’s Student-Managed Bulldog Investment Fund Surpasses $5 Million, Ranks Among Nation’s Top Programs
The Bulldog Investment Fund in Samford University’s Brock School of Business surpassed $5 million in October 2025, marking an impressive milestone that highlights student excellence and the value of experiential learning.
Samford Commercial Music Students Record Songs for Children with Serious Illnesses Through National Foundation
Four students from Samford University School of Arts’ commercial music program are using their talents to bring hope and joy to children facing serious illnesses through an inspiring collaboration with the Sing Me a Story Foundation.
Howard College to Host 2025 Timothy Sumner Robinson Forum Featuring Award-Winning Journalist Laura Hackett
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences will host the 2025 Timothy Sumner Robinson Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 5–6 p.m. in the Regions Room of Cooney Hall.
Beeson Divinity School Hosts Annual Reformation Heritage Lectures
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School hosted its annual Reformation Heritage Lectures from Oct. 28-30. This year’s lectures were delivered by Ron Rittgers, professor of Reformation studies and history of Christianity at Duke Divinity School, who spoke about the role of the "enchanted Word" in early Protestantism.
When the Plan Changes: Helping Your Student Choose (or Change) a Major
Many college students arrive on campus with a clear idea of what they want to study and how they’ll use their degree once they cross the graduation stage a few years later. But whether it happens in the first month, the first semester, or sometime later in their academic journey, every student eventually gets “punched in the mouth” by the reality of figuring out whether their original plan is truly the right one.
Samford Students and Faculty Present Research at Mid-South Sociological Association Conference
Students and faculty from Samford University’s Department of Geography and Sociology recently presented original research at the 51st annual meeting of the Mid-South Sociological Association (MSSA) in North Augusta, South Carolina.
Samford University Students, Faculty Appearing at Major Theological Conferences
Two PhD students at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School and a host of professors across campus will present proposals and moderate discussions at two major theological conferences in November.
Samford Piano Professor, Cindy St. Clair, Inducted into Steinway & Sons Music Teacher Hall of Fame
Cindy St. Clair, associate professor of piano and area coordinator of keyboard studies at Samford University’s School of the Arts, was inducted into the Steinway & Sons Music Teacher Hall of Fame in October. St. Clair is one of 43 music educators from the United States and Canada to be inducted this year.
McWhorter School of Pharmacy Hosts Annual Dean’s Distinguished Lecture
McWhorter School of Pharmacy hosted its annual Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series on Oct. 17 in Reid Chapel. Jeff Bates, PharmD, dean of Cedarville University's School of Pharmacy, encouraged students to embrace encouragement, humility and faithfulness in their careers.
From Songwriting to the Courtroom: Laura Katherine Cate’s Path in Music Law
Third-year Cumberland School of Law student Laura Katherine Cate is turning her lifelong love of music into a career in entertainment law. This summer, she externed with Keller, Turner, Andrews and Ghanem—a Nashville firm representing artists and industry professionals. The experience helped her see how legal knowledge can protect and empower creatives, and Cate hopes to use her law degree to make a lasting impact in the music industry.
Bulldogs Win In Home Opener
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's basketball team returned home to the Pete Hanna Center tonight as they hosted South Carolina State in their second game of the season. Samford pulled away in the second half to capture an 82-72 victory and take their record to 1-1 on the season, and capture the first victory for head coach Lennie Acuff at Samford.
Women’s Basketball Head To Nebraska
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford women's basketball team will head to Lincoln, Neb. To play the Nebraska Huskers on Saturday evening at 5 p.m.
The Chris Hatcher Show: Nov. 7, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Each week during the 2025 season, we will release The Chris Hatcher Show. The show, hosted by Brad Radice and featuring head football coach Chris Hatcher, will look back at the previous week's football game and look forward to the upcoming contest.
Volleyball Wins Second Straight Match At Home
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team picked up a 3-1 (25-17, 22-25, 25-16, 25-17) win over Western Carolina Thursday evening in the Pete Hanna Center for their second win of the week at home.
Bulldogs Return to Pete Hanna Center For Home Opener
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's basketball team returns to the Pete Hanna Center for its home opener on Friday night. The Bulldogs are set to take on South Carolina State at 7:30 p.m. Both teams enter the game with 0-1 records after falling on Monday night.
Samford Football To Host ETSU For 2025 Homecoming Game Saturday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford football team will play its final home game of the 2025 season when the Bulldogs host ETSU for the team's 2025 homecoming game Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Pete Hanna Stadium.
