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Samford Faculty Appearing at Major Theological Conferences
A host of professors from across Samford University’s campus will present proposals and moderate discussions at three major theological conferences in November.
Tennent Gives Lecture on How to Be Faithful Witnesses for Christ at Ukrainian Seminary
Timothy Tennent, Beeson's Methodist Chair of Divinity, recently gave a lecture via Zoom to encourage pastors and Christian leaders at Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary.
Brock School of Business Senior Earns National Award for Sports Marketing Research
Samford senior Blake Andres earned a Best Abstract award at the 2026 Atlantic Marketing Association Conference for research on how sports teams connect with international fans.
Brock School of Business Professor Introduces New Leadership Framework in The Leader You Are Waiting For
Brock School of Business professor Kate McCombs shares insights from her new book on self-leadership, managing pressure and becoming a more effective leader.
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, July 1-Sept. 30, 2026
The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from July 1 through Sept. 30, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
Carson Examines National Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Through New Scholarship
Cumberland School of Law associate professor Carlissa Carson's article, "The White Hat Hacker's Approach: A Vulnerability Analysis of U.S. Cyber Laws," was published in the Montana Law Review in July, and a forthcoming article examines the growing use of AI in government decision-making.
Woodke Examines Eighth Amendment Accountability in New Law Review Article
Lane Hines Woodke's latest scholarship explores how courts evaluate prison-condition claims and argues for a framework that protects constitutional rights.
Alumnus Trent Testa Joins Cumberland School of Law Advocacy Faculty After Building Record of Trial Success
Trent Testa, JD '21, has joined the faculty of Samford University's Cumberland School of Law as assistant professor of advocacy and assistant director of advocacy programs, bringing accomplished trial experience and a proven record of advocacy coaching success back to his alma mater.
Constitution Day Discussion Showcases Cumberland School of Law's Depth of Constitutional Scholarship
From Supreme Court jurisprudence and constitutional history to human rights and children's advocacy, three distinguished scholars offered students a deeper understanding of the constitutional questions shaping American law.
Beeson Divinity School Professor Gerald Bray Receives Major Award from Archbishop of Canterbury
Gerald Bray, research professor at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, recently received the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship, awarded by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the senior bishop of the Church of England.
Ross Receives Samford University’s Highest Faculty Honor for Scholarship
William G. Ross, the Albert P. Brewer Professor of Law and Ethics at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, received the Thomas W. Woolley Scholarly Achievement Award which recognizes a faculty member who exemplifies the highest level of scholarly achievement and dedication.
Cumberland Law Professor Tracey Roberts Presents Scholarship on Tax Policy and Decarbonization in New York and Spain
Professor Tracey Roberts shared her latest scholarship at a series of national and international academic conferences in June 2026, highlighting her expertise in tax policy, public goods and climate-related financial frameworks.
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, April 1-June 30, 2026
The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from April 1 through June 30, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
U.S. Supreme Court Case on Jury Trials Cites Cumberland Law Professor’s Scholarship
Scholarship by law professor Layne Keele is receiving national attention after being cited by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Cumberland Law Professor William G. Ross Participates in U.S. House Hearing on Supreme Court Composition
William G. Ross, the Albert P. Brewer Professor of Law and Ethics, testified recently at a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives examining proposals to alter the number of Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Art Carden Expands National Influence Through Research and Media Engagement
Art Carden, Margaret Gage Bush Distinguished Professor of Economics at Samford University’s Brock School of Business, continues to grow his national and international presence through research, writing and media engagement.
Samford Physical Therapy Professor's New Book Explores the Intersection of Faith and Healing
As a professor and director of clinical education at Samford University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Dana Blake, DPT, has spent more than 30 years caring for patients and mentoring students facing illness, loss and uncertainty. Those experiences, along with a commitment to pray with and support others through difficult seasons, led Blake to co-author The Crucible of Illness with Birmingham-based physician Robert D. Marks.
Samford Student Uses AI to Combat Growing Online Crypto Scams
When Daniel Abbott first heard about the nonprofit Intelligence for Good during a guest lecture in one of his cybersecurity classes at Samford University, he saw an opportunity to use his technical skills to help protect people from online crime.
