Samford Debate advances to Elite Eight at season opener in Washington, D.C.
Samford University’s debate team kicked off its 2024-25 season in Washington, D.C. at the George Mason Debate Tournament. The team of senior Aaron Gill and sophomore Laurel Pack advanced to the Elite Eight, with Gill earning fifth place speaker in the tournament and Pack placing 12th.
Historic nods to Gaston, Mann: Samford unveils names for new residence halls
Buildings will serve as tributes to Audrey Gaston Howard, Samford’s first full-time African-American student, and Marvin L. Mann, the successful business executive and university benefactor.
Samford University welcomes Sheena Virji to HCAS Advisory Board
Samford University has announced the appointment of Sheena Virji to the Howard College of Arts and Sciences advisory board. Virji, a 1998 graduate of Samford with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, brings extensive experience in human resources and a strong commitment to lifelong learning and service
Beeson Alumnus Helping Break Cycles of Poverty
Beeson alumnus Jimbo Tucker has served in various ministry roles and now helps break cycles of poverty in the name of Jesus through Compassion International.
Samford Elects 3 New Members to Board of Trustees
Samford alumni Tracey Morant Adams, Timothy C. Davis and Brian E. George joined the board in September.
Samford Alumna Kendall Jarrard selected for U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program
Samford University alumna Kendall Jarrard has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program for the summer of 2024. Jarrard, one of approximately 500 American students chosen from over 5,000 applicants, studied Chinese through the program.
Fall into Learning: Register Now for McWhorter School of Pharmacy’s Upcoming CE Programs
Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy has launched its fall continuing education (CE) programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Fall CE topics include Sterile Compounding, Consultant Pharmacist Program, Medication Safety, Health Care Law, Homecoming CE, and New Drug Update.
Samford University Celebrates 16th Consecutive Year of Enrollment Growth
Fueled by another record-breaking class of first-year students and a historic student retention rate, Samford University announced its largest-ever total enrollment with 6,101 students for fall semester 2024.
Samford University to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month falls between September 15 and October 15 each year. To celebrate the 2024 commemoration, Samford University’s Office of Student Success and Diversity, and a variety of student groups on campus, will offer several opportunities for students, faculty and community engagement.
A Conversation with Chip Hardy and Alex Kirk
Our newest podcast episode features our new Old Testament professors, Chip Hardy and Alex Kirk!
Samford Partners with Cedarworks Inc. for 11th Annual Lions Den Business-as-Mission Event
Samford University will partner with Cedarworks Inc. to present the 11th annual Lions Den pitch competition aimed toward advancing the Kingdom through Business-as-Mission (BAM). The 2024 event will be held Thursday, Oct. 10 at 4:30 p.m. at Highlands College.
Samford’s Dana Blake Awarded for Leadership in Physical Therapy
Dana Blake, an associate professor and director of clinical education at Samford University’s School of Health Professions, was honored in August with the Barbara Bradford Leadership Award from the American Physical Therapy Association of Alabama for outstanding leadership and contributions to chapter growth.
Samford University Garners 3 Top 10 National Rankings in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 List of Best Colleges
Samford’s academic reputation continues to flourish, with a No. 2 national ranking in character development and a No. 8 ranking for career preparation in the new rankings.
Beeson hosting two events to strengthen pastors and their families
This semester, Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School will welcome licensed counselor Dr. Christine Baker for two workshops aimed at helping pastors and their families.
Dr. Tanya Hollins shares insights on leadership in tech at Classroom to Career event
On Sept. 4, Samford University welcomed Tanya Hollins, MBA ’00, who headlined “Classroom to Career: My Journey to Becoming a Leader in Tech”. Hollins, a program manager with Amazon Web Services (AWS), shared her career journey with students and faculty.
Samford Business Students Partner with Bridge2Rwanda as Part of Immersive International Experience
This summer, Brock School of Business students and faculty travelled to Rwanda, where they partnered with Bridge2Rwanda to teach leadership and problem-solving courses to promising leaders in the East African nation.
Carden Comments on Price Controls, Tariffs in Wall Street Journal Letter to the Editor
In a Wall Street Journal letter to the editor published on Aug. 26, Professor of Economics Art Carden commented on price controls and tariffs proposed by the two presidential candidates.
Beeson hosts “Samford on Mission” discussion
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School celebrated the university’s impact in global missions during a Global Voices lecture event on Sept. 5 in Beeson’s Global Center.
Nicastro Wins Individual Title At Hoover Invite
HOOVER, Ala. – Samford sophomore Gabi Nicastro earned individual medalist honors at the Hoover Invite, hosted by UAB at the Hoover Country Club Monday and Tuesday.
Men’s Tennis Opens Fall Season With First Of Two Samford Invites
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford men's tennis team had a strong showing in the first of two Samford Invites, held this weekend at the Samford Tennis Center.
Soccer Earns 1-0 Win Over Georgia Southern On Senior Day
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team earned a 1-0 win over Georgia Southern on Senior Day Sunday afternoon at Shauna Yelton Field.
Volleyball Falls At #18 Baylor
WACO, Texas. – The Samford University volleyball team dropped a 3-0 (13-25, 19-25, 12-25) decision at 18th-ranked Baylor on the final day of the Baylor Classic Sunday afternoon.
Samford Upends Alabama State In Home Opener
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – To open the home slate for the 2024 season, the Samford football team blanked the Alabama State Hornets in the second half to prevail 12-7 on Saturday night at Pete Hanna Stadium.
Volleyball Falls To LSU, 3-1
WACO, Texas. – The Samford volleyball team suffered its first defeat of the 2024 season in a 3-1 (21-25, 23-25, 25-23, 23-25) loss to LSU on the first day of the Baylor Classic Friday evening.
