CHS Graduates Encouraged to Write Their Own Stories, Focus on the 'Long Game'
From April 28-29, Samford University’s College of Health Sciences—home to the School of Health Professions, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Moffett and Sanders School of Nursing and School of Public Health—honored 597 graduates, each with their own “Samford story.”
Samford’s School of Public Health Honors Nutrition and Dietetics Students
Samford’s School of Public Health honored more than 45 nutrition and dietetics students at a special ceremony in March.
Samford Pharmacy, Public Health Students Take Top Graduate Honors in Student Research Colloquia
Samford University’s Student Research Colloquia saw a healthy turnout—in more ways than one. Out of 156 participating students and 95 poster presentations, two students from the College of Health Sciences took top honors in the colloquia’s graduate level.
Samford Colloquia Event Celebrates Student Research
The second annual Samford Student Research Colloquia, held April 21, saw undergraduate and graduate students from various disciplines across campus gather to present their scholarship and research in a public forum.
Samford’s School of Public Health Honors Students in UPD Induction & Awards Ceremony
Samford’s School of Public Health honored 29 students in the Upsilon Phi Delta Induction & Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 23.
Samford Diabetes Self-Management Grant Project Nets Largest Cohort in Program History
With its largest cohort in program history, Samford University’s Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) grant project is making significant strides in helping Alabamians diagnosed with diabetes.
State of the State’s Water: Why Women Should Care Event Inspires Students to Act
In honor of Women's History Month, Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives hosted the "State of the State's Water: Why Women Should Care" event on March 15, featuring the nonprofit: Black Warrior Riverkeeper.
Coaches, Athletes Credit Historic Athletic Seasons to Project SAMson
Several of Samford’s athletic teams enjoyed their best seasons in university history, and much of that success is due to the impact of Project SAMson.
MGMA Endows Scholarship for Samford Health Care Administration Students
The Alabama and Birmingham Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) chapters are putting the “care” in “health care” for students in Samford University’s School of Public Health.
Courting Collaboration: Samford Law and Social Work Students Come Together for Interdisciplinary Events
Recent interdisciplinary collaborations between Samford’s Cumberland School of Law and the School of Public Health’s Department of Social Work demonstrated the intersection of law and social work.
Samford Public Health Student Appears on National News
Samford School of Public Health student Harper Simmons is making the grade—and the national news, after sharing social media posts highlighting the student-led prayer and worship gathering at Reid Chapel.
Samford Nutrition and Dietetics Achieves 100% Pass Rate for Three Consecutive Years
This February, Samford Public Health's Department of Nutrition and Dietetics announced that its accredited undergraduate didactic program in dietetics received the highest of marks—a 100% three-year average pass rate on the national level registered dietitian exam.
Traumatic Brain Injury Camp
Caring for the whole person. While this message appears simple, its impact is profound.
Samford Wellness Kitchen Hosts Summer Cooking Camp for Teens
Presented by the Samford Wellness Kitchen, this weeklong day camp sees young participants cook alongside registered dietitian-nutritionists to learn how to build delicious and nutritious plates for meals and snacks. This year's camp is scheduled for June 26-30.
Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives Welcomes Inaugural Diversity Faculty Fellows
Ahinee Amamoo and Courtney Haun are the inaugural Diversity Faculty Fellows for the Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives (ODII).
White Coat Ceremony Honors Dietetic Internship Class of 2023
Samford’s dietetic internship honored 11 students from the Class of 2023 at a special ceremony Jan. 13, during which the interns were presented with their signature white coats.
Samford Joins Inaugural Cohort of Heterodox Academy’s Campus Community Network
Samford University is one of 23 member institutions selected to join the inaugural cohort of Heterodox Academy’s (HxA) Campus Community Network.
Social Work Field Placement Helps Samford Alumna Grow Professionally, Personally
Recent M.S.W. graduate Arianna Glover's field placement landed her in the thick of a global crisis — the resettlement of Afghan refugees, following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
