In classrooms across the campus today, students will be engaged in the ancient ritual of sitting for final exams.  The tension is palpable as they prepare to demonstrate the “vigorous learning” referenced in our vision statement.  The great work of any university is in the transmission and encouragement of learning.  It is our prayer this day—and every day—that our work is worthy of the high calling of educators. 

The world is better because of Samford’s environment for teaching and learning. 

 
Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Samford enrolls 5,791 students from 49 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. Samford fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference and ranks 6th nationally for its Graduation Success Rate among all NCAA Division I schools.