Beeson Divinity School Honors Our Risen Lord Donors
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School recently welcomed the donors who funded the Our Risen Lord full-tuition scholarships to campus, allowing them to meet with scholarship recipients and hear how their faithful giving has impacted current and future ministers of the Gospel.
Samford Pharmacy Student Dezirae Cunningham Promotes Vaccine Confidence Through Schweitzer Fellowship
Second-year pharmacy student Dezirae Cunningham is turning her passion for serving others into action as a 2026-27 Albert Schweitzer Fellow, leading a community-based project to increase vaccine awareness and confidence among young adults.
Samford Alumnus Embraces God’s Direction in Business and Devotion to Community
Jordan Ciervo’s story is one full of unexpected twists and turns, following where God has called him in his life. From choosing the school where he would eventually graduate in 2006 to spending 20 years owning and operating a business in Southern California, Ciervo has learned that the Lord’s plans do not always align with our own.
Wendell Berry Followed Jesus
Beeson alumnus Jason Varnadore, MDiv '21, rector of St. David's Anglican Church in South Carolina, pays tribute to Wendell Berry, who died Aug. 31.
Church Music Alumnus Returns to Samford to Shape Worship at Beeson Divinity School
After 15 years of ministry across the Southeast, Jeremy Moore '13 has returned to Samford University to serve as chapel music leader for Beeson Divinity School.
Enrollment Surge Propels Samford University to Record Heights
Samford University opened the 2026 fall semester with 6,522 students, the largest enrollment in its 185-year history.
Alumnus Woodrow Hartzog Shapes National Conversations on Technology, Law and Justice
The two-time Samford University graduate and former Cumberland School of Law professor was named one of The National Law Review's Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia, recognition for a career spent examining how technology shapes society and the law.
New Voice Scholarship Inspired by Knowing Students
Years of teaching and mentoring led Laura and Morrow Doss to create opportunities for future singers.
Summer Research Fellowship Connects Students Across Disciplines in Alzheimer’s Research
For junior neuroscience and biology double major Anna Caroline Flaming and junior neuroscience major Harrison Bradford, summer research offered an opportunity to investigate one of the most challenging questions in neuroscience: Could the gut provide clues for treating Alzheimer’s disease?
Burford Launches 30 Days of Real Taps to Honor Alabama Veterans
For 30 consecutive days this September, the sound of a live bugle will carry across Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo as part of an initiative led by Samford University alumnus Matthew Burford.
What to Expect at Family Weekend: A Little Advice from Someone Who Gets It
Family Weekend is about reconnecting, embracing your student’s independence, meeting their people and making meaningful memories together!
Samford Graduate Students Explore Character Education During Inaugural England Program
Graduate students from Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education traveled to England this summer for the school’s first graduate international trip, where they gained global perspective on character education through research, school visits and cultural experiences.
Samford English Faculty Explore Vocation Through Teaching and Scholarship
Two Samford University English professors are contributing to a national conversation about vocation, education and the formative role of the humanities through their scholarship with the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE).
Micah Fellows Impact Birmingham through Service Internships
Micah 6:8 grounds Samford University's Micah Fellows honors program. Throughout their four years in the program, participants devote their minds and talents to serving the Birmingham and communities around the world, answering the calls to justice, mercy and humility found in Scripture.
Beeson Alumni in Military Chaplaincy: Deric Thomas
Today, we finish a series highlighting alumni of Beeson Divinity School who serve their country in the field of military chaplaincy. This week, we highlight Capt. Deric Thomas, battalion chaplain for the U.S. Army National Guard of Alabama, who also serves as the director of operations and director of the Lay Academy of Theology for Beeson.
New Samford Business Faculty to Enhance Student Experience
Samford University’s Brock School of Business welcomes four new faculty members in the 2026-27 academic year, bringing professional expertise and a commitment to student success.
Samford Alumna Takes Accounting, French Studies Abroad
Samford University alumna Elana Galambus ’26 will spend the 2026-27 academic year teaching English through the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF).
Beeson Divinity School Welcomes More Than 60 New Students in Opening Convocation
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School welcomed more than 60 new students during opening convocation for the 2026-27 academic year, celebrating a group of God-called men and women who are preparing to serve the Lord and His church.
Bulldogs Drop a Hard Fought Five Set Battle to North Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team dropped a hard fought five set battle to North Alabama to open the Samford Invitational, falling 3-2 (17-25, 23-25, 25-20, 25-19, 15-10) on Friday evening at the Pete Hanna Center.
UAB Scores Two Second-Half Goals To Lift Blazers Over Bulldogs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to cross-town rival UAB on Senior Night Thursday evening at Shauna Yelton Field.
Strong Second-Place Finish for Women's Golf In Season Opener
NEW ORLEANS, La. - The Samford women's golf team opened its season this week at the Tulane Classic in New Orleans, La. The Bulldogs captured a second-place finish in a fourteen-team field over three rounds at TPC Louisiana.
Bulldogs Set to Host the Samford Invitational in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team will host the Samford Invitational this weekend at the Pete Hanna Center. The Bulldogs will take on North Alabama on Friday at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, Jacksonville State and North Alabama will play at 4 p.m. Then the Bulldogs will play Jacksonville State in the final match of the tournament on Sunday at 4 p.m.
Bulldogs To Host UAB For Senior Night Game Thursday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team will wrap up non-conference play by hosting cross-town rival UAB Thursday at 6 p.m. at Shauna Yelton Field. The game can be seen live on ESPN+.
Samford Soccer Ranked Ninth In Southeast Region, Remains Lone Non-SEC Team In Top 10
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team was ranked ninth in this week's United Soccer Coaches Southeast Region rankings, making Samford the only non-SEC team in the top 10.
