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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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Samford Students Present Interdisciplinary Research at Southern Conference Undergraduate Forum
Samford University students from Howard College of Arts and Sciences, Brock School of Business and the School of Health Professions represented the university with excellence at the 2025 Southern Conference (SoCon) Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF), held Oct. 25–26 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
 
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Samford Unveils New Innovation Space for Student Business Owners
Samford University’s Brock School of Business officially unveiled a new student lab on Oct. 28. Located on the first floor of Cooney Hall, the Titus/UFG Innovation Lab serves as the new home of the Samford Startup program, offering a modern, collaborative space where student entrepreneurs can turn ideas into reality.
 
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Homecoming Weekend: Complete Schedule Announced for Lectures, Parties, Reunions
Samford's Homecoming Weekend will take place Nov. 7-8, with opportunities for alumni to connect, watch multiple sporting events and enjoy fun activities on campus.
 
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Large-Scale Disaster Simulation Gives Students Hands-On Experience in Crisis Response
Samford University’s College of Health Sciences transformed the Track and Soccer Complex into a high-stakes emergency zone
 
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Frank and Marti Buck Plaza: Samford Dedicates Green Space Connecting Central Campus
The Bucks, who met at a Samford basketball game in 1974, have supported athletics programs and established a nursing scholarship.
 
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Bulldogs Host Two Matches During Homecoming Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team will host Chattanooga and Western Carolina this week in The Pete Hanna Center. The Chattanooga match is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and the Western Carolina match is scheduled for Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
 
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Hatcher Meets With The Media: ETSU Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Samford head football coach Chris Hatcher met with the media Tuesday to talk about his team's latest game at Wofford and to preview this week's homecoming game against ETSU.
 
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Samford Athletics Announces 2026 Hall Of Fame Class
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford Athletics Department announced the members of its 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame class Tuesday morning.
 
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Bulldogs Drop Opener On the Road Against Tulane
NEW ORLEANS, La. - The Samford men's basketball team opened its 2025-26 season tonight as they traveled to face Tulane on the road. The Bulldogs hung tight with the Green Wave late into the second half, but a late Tulane run took down the Bulldogs 85-72 as Samford falls to 0-1 on the year.
 
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Education Day Win Featuring Wise’s First Win and New Attendance Record
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Samford Women's basketball team defeated the Montevallo Eagles on their Education Day, 75-53. This game was also the Bulldogs home opener for the 25-26 season.
 
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Bulldogs & Nicastro Place Fourth At Mercer Invitational
orsyth, Ga. – Samford junior Gabi Nicastro placed fourth and the Bulldog women's golf team finished in fourth place at The Mercer Invitational, held Sunday and Monday at River Forest Golf Club.