Longtime Samford Professor Larry Davenport Retires after Four Decades of Teaching, Research and Conservation
Larry Davenport, professor of biological and environmental sciences, has retired after 40 years of service to Samford University. His career shaped generations of students and left a lasting imprint on Alabama’s environmental landscape.
Melissa Lumpkin Retires After Distinguished Public Health Career
Melissa Lumpkin, interim dean of Samford University’s School of Public Health, has retired after a decades-long career dedicated to public health and academia. A first-generation college student, she discovered her passion for improving population health while working in Rural Health Affairs at the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Barbara Cartledge to Retire After Two Decades of Impact at Brock School of Business
After more than 22 years of faithful service to Samford University’s Brock School of Business, Barbara Cartledge, assistant professor of business, will retire in summer 2025.
