In the Community

 
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Samford Advances Environmental Education through Partnerships, Research, Hands-On Learning
Across academic disciplines, Samford students gain firsthand experience with conservation, ecological research and environmental decision-making.
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Samford University Generates $1.08 Billion Economic Impact in Alabama
One of the nation’s leading Christian universities, Samford plays a vital role as an employer, investor, destination and source of talent for Alabama.
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Homecoming Weekend 2026: Reunions, Tailgates and Athletics Doubleheader
Preparations are ongoing to welcome alumni from across the country back to campus Nov. 13-14.
 
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Young Alumnus of the Year: James Graham Amazed by Samford's Impact
Graham '14 endowed two scholarships in honor of his grandfathers and serves on the Brock School of Business Advisory Board.
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Samford Advances Sustainability, Environmental Stewardship through Local Research, Restoration and Education
For more than a decade, Samford faculty and students have studied the health of the Shades Creek watershed, helped reduce erosion and worked alongside community partners to protect local habitat.
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Samford University Reveals Alumni Award Honorees for 2026
Adam Graves, James Graham, T. Bob Davis and Kimeran and Bill Stevens make up this year's class of cherished alumni.
 
 

Our Impact

Independent research has shown Samford greatly impacts the state of Alabama's job creation, generation of significant tax revenues, promotion of innovation, assistance in business creation and growth and facilitation of economic development.

Samford’s economic impact in the Birmingham-Hoover metro area is estimated to be $414.9 million. This includes an annual economic impact of $19.7 million due to university campus visitors.

Additionally, Samford is a net importer of human capital to Alabama and Birmingham.

From 2014-24, 18% of all out-of-state students decided to remain employed in Alabama or attend graduate school after graduation. A significantly smaller percentage (9%) of students whose home state was Alabama elected to relocate outside the state after graduating from Samford. In 2024, Samford enrolled students from 45 states, Puerto Rico, and 16 countries. View the full report.

Samford’s annual fiscal and economic impact on Alabama $1.08 BILLION
Samford is also a proud employer of over 1,800 full-time and part-time employees. Want to join Samford's Mission? View Samford Jobs
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Our Beautiful Campus
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Medallion Awards
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Community Engagement