Samford University Alumni Create Sacred Space for All Abilities
Katherine ’04 and Jay ’04 Wolf both graduated from Howard College of Arts and Sciences with degrees in journalism and mass communication. While they knew they would eventually land in this field, they had no idea just how much their experience at Samford University would impact their professional journeys.
Samford’s Center for Sports Analytics expands its European presence with a multi-layered project for Cambridge United soccer
Cambridge United F.C. commissioned Samford's Center for Sports Analytics to provide data-driven insights to assist in its efforts to get promoted. After working nearly a year on the project, Samford business students traveled to Cambridge, England, to presents their research and proposal to a group of club executives.
Orlean Beeson School of Education Hosts 5th Annual Higher Education Character Convening
The Higher Education Character Convening (HECC) is held this year in Pensacola, Florida, May 13-15.
Dr. Cecelia Ann Walker named 2024 Beeson Alumna of the Year
Cecelia Ann Walker, executive director of chaplaincy and clinical pastoral education for Brookwood Baptist Health, has been named the 2024 alumna of the year for Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School.
Samford Health Informatics and Analytics Student Explores the Effects of Game Start Time on Basketball Performance
Does the timing of a game significantly impact athletic performance? Grace Colyar, who recently graduated Samford University’s School of Public Health with a Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics and a concentration in sports injury prevention analytics, researched "Effects of Game Start Time on Basketball Metrics" to find out.
Reflections on Another Successful Year of Excellence in Advocacy Training
Cumberland School of Law consistently excels in regional and national legal skills competitions, maintaining a remarkable performance record. Renowned as one of the nation's most accomplished law schools for trial advocacy, Cumberland School of Law students also regularly excel in other areas of advocacy
Beeson holds preaching conference to honor Robert Smith Jr.
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School held a preaching conference April 29-30, bringing in guest speakers and panelists while paying tribute to the preaching and teaching ministries of Beeson professor Robert Smith Jr., who retired at the end of this academic year after 27 years of service to the school.
Samford Through and Through: Bass Family Continues Legacy at Samford
After spending much of their childhood on Samford's campus where their father Jonathan teaches history, the three Bass children have forged their own paths as Samford students.
Samford Nursing Faculty Member Advocates for Diabetes Medication Affordability in Congress
Annette Hess, a professor at Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, was invited by the American Diabetes Association® to advocate for critical issues surrounding diabetes research and medication affordability at a Call to Congress in Washington, DC.
Beeson a “place of flourishing and ministry” to new graduate’s family
As he walked around the Samford University quad a few days before graduating from Beeson Divinity School on April 26, memories flooded Josh Hedrick’s mind.
Data, Degree, Draft: Smith Culminates Samford Experience with NFL Analytics Research and His Own Run in 2024 NFL Draft
At Samford University, each student has a unique story to tell about their experience, and this is certainly true for recent graduate Chandler Smith. A student-athlete and now two-time Brock School of Business graduate, Smith culminated his Samford experience with his capstone NFL data analytics project, a walk across the commencement stage, and his own run in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Finding Her Voice: Beeson graduate tells her story of God’s faithfulness
A graduate of both Samford University and the university's Beeson Divinity School, Morgan Champion has learned to live with cerebral palsy and to advocate for others with disabilities inside the church.
Samford Celebrates Spring 2024 Commencement Weekend
This commencement season was a special one for the class of 2024. The graduates, who did not get to experience normal high school graduation ceremonies, started at Samford during the Covid-19 pandemic and their 2020 freshman walk was cancelled due to related restrictions.
CHS Recognizes 587 Graduates During Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Samford University's College of Health Sciences (CHS) held its spring pinning, hooding and commencement ceremonies from April 25-27.
Samford’s School of the Arts and Howard College of Arts and Sciences Celebrate Spring 2024 Graduates
On Saturday, April 27, Samford University’s School of the Arts and Howard College of Arts and Sciences celebrated its spring graduates with a joint commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. in the Pete Hanna Center.
Alumnus and Former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Shares Career Lessons with Cumberland School of Law Class of 2024
Evan Jenkins, a 1987 graduate of Samford University Cumberland School of Law, addressed the class of 2024 during their commencement ceremony held April 27. The class includes 153 Juris Doctor and three Master of Studies in Law graduates.
Beeson celebrates spring commencement with 22 graduates
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School celebrated spring commencement on April 26, awarding degrees to 22 students and praying over them as they continue to follow God’s call on their lives.
Shipt and Landing Founder Inspires Business and Education Graduates During Spring Commencement
On Friday, April 26, Samford University awarded 299 degrees to graduates of Brock School of Business and Orlean Beeson School of Education. Bill Smith, founder of Shipt and Landing, was presented with an honorary Doctor of Commerce degree before delivering his commencement address.
Baseball To Take On Auburn Tuesday At Hoover Met
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University baseball team will take on the Auburn Tigers Tuesday evening that the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The first pitch for the contest is set for 6 p.m.
Baseball Drops Game Three At UNCG On Walk-Off Homer
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNC Greensboro third baseman Jake Ogden hit a three-run walk-off home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Spartan baseball team to a 6-4 win over Samford in the final game of a Southern Conference series Sunday afternoon at the UNCG Baseball Stadium.
Samford Track & Field Returns To Action At The Lee Last Chance Meet
CLEVELAND, Tenn. – After earning a fourth-straight sweep at the Southern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the Samford men's and women's teams competed in the Lee University-hosted Lee Last Chance Meet on Saturday.
Bulldogs Fall In Game Two At UNCG
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Samford University baseball team dropped a 14-4 decision in eight innings in game two of a three-game series at UNC Greensboro Saturday afternoon at the UNCG Baseball Stadium.
Softball’s Season Concludes On Semifinal Friday At SoCon Tournament
GREENSBORO, N.C. – A hard-fought week at the Southern Conference Softball Championship came to an end on Friday evening when the Samford Softball team fell 7-3 to the Chattanooga Mocs after downing the Western Carolina Catamounts by the score of 4-1 to open the day.
Samford Baseball Earns 8-4 Win In Game One At UNCG
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Samford University baseball team earned an 8-4 win in game one of a pivotal Southern Conference series at UNC Greensboro Friday night at the UNCG Baseball Stadium.