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Samford Nursing Students Serve Refugee Communities in Greece Through Missions Nursing Study Abroad Course
As part of Samford University’s ongoing commitment to global missions, 15 students from Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing traveled to Athens, Greece, during the summer term for a week of service and learning.
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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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Samford Health Sciences Students Gain Real-World Insight Through Dementia-Sensitive Care Program
Samford’s College of Health Sciences students joined the Dementia Awareness for Sensitive Healthcare (DASH) event, gaining hands-on experience and empathy to provide person-centered care for adults living with dementia.
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Samford Honors Former Nursing Dean Nena Sanders During Portrait Unveiling Ceremony
Nena F. Sanders, PhD, was celebrated for her transformative leadership and contributions to nursing education during the unveiling of her portrait, which will hang alongside that of Ida V. Moffett in the halls of Samford University’s Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, which also bears her name.  
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Moffett & Sanders Professor Advocates for Critical Diabetes Funding in Washington
Annette Hess, Ph.D., a Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing faculty member, joined American Diabetes Association advocates in Washington, D.C., to help secure $2.33 billion in the fiscal 2026 bill to sustain diabetes research and prevention programs.
 
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Moffett & Sanders Professor Jennifer Coleman to be Inducted into American Academy of Nursing
Professor Jennifer Coleman has made significant contributions to nursing education, mentorship and the broader nursing community. In recognition of her impact, she will be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing.
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President Taylor touts 'courage' at Samford's 184th opening convocation
Samford University's fifth-year president encouraged students and faculty to face the year with courage, trust in God’s support and filter external voices that peddle fear.
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Nurse Anesthesia Graduate Publishes Book to Help Children Prepare for Surgery
Alana Smith, MSN'13, a graduate from Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, combined her nurse anesthesia training and experience as a mother to publish the children's book, "Magic Air."
 
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Samford University Reveals Alumni Award Honorees for 2025
A two-time Emmy winner, the founder of a nursing nonprofit, a leader in counseling ministry and a key philanthropist are Samford University's distinguished honorees for 2025.
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Samford Nursing Faculty Member Receives National Award for Excellence in Health Care Reporting
Lisa Herbinger, associate chair and professor in nurse anesthesia at Samford’s Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, received the 2025 Mary Hanna Memorial Journalism Award for her article “Children and the Opioid Crisis: We Can Make a Difference,” published in the Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing.
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Nursing Student Awarded Study Abroad Grant, Explores Health Care in the British Isles
Samford nursing student Molly Mitchell received a $1,000 Phi Kappa Phi grant to study abroad through the Nursing in the British Isles course, where she explored global health systems and the legacy of Florence Nightingale. The experience enhanced her clinical perspective, cultural competence and commitment to serving through international nursing.
 
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Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing Achieves Maximum 10-Year CCNE Accreditation
Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing earns 10-year Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation for all nursing programs. This maximum term accreditation reflects the school’s commitment to excellence in nursing education.
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Faith, Service and Excellence: Samford Health Sciences Graduates Honored at Spring Commencement
Samford University’s College of Health Sciences celebrated commencement May 1-3, awarding 527 degrees across its four schools. Megan Mileski, PhD, spoke at both ceremonies, reminding graduates their careers are callings rooted in faith and compassion. Honors included the Pittman Spirit Award and President’s Cup.
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Interview With a Senior: Emma Kelley on Nursing, Dance and Faith
Emma Kelley, soon to graduate from the Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, shares her journey of balancing a minor in dance with her passion for making a difference in the nursing profession.
 
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Nurse Anesthesia Student Sparks Collegewide Giving
Service learning is central to the nurse anesthesia program, beginning with Day of Service at orientation. For first-year student Rachel Chenault, it sparked a call to do more.
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Samford Students Collaborate Across Disciplines During Acute Care Simulation
The Acute Care Simulation, hosted by Samford’s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center, challenged students from across the College of Health Sciences to apply their clinical knowledge and work together as part of an integrated health care team.
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Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Continues Legacy of Support at Samford
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation supports scholarships for Samford nursing and health care students. Inspired by this, Joy Watson, a 2023 Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing alumna, funds an annual scholarship for future nurses.