In the Community

 
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McWhorter School of Pharmacy Welcomes 45 Students to Bulldog Pharmacy Camp
Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy welcomed 45 students for the 14th annual Bulldog Pharmacy Camp, where high school juniors, seniors and rising college freshmen explored pharmacy through hands-on labs, simulations, site visits and mentorship from faculty and students.
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Inside Samford’s SamFit Program Offering Community Health and Fitness Testing
SamFit Community Fitness Testing, a program of Samford University’s School of Health Professions, connects Samford students with the Birmingham community through hands-on fitness, health and performance assessments.
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Samford Teen Cooking Camp Blends Nutrition, Culture and Culinary Skills
Samford University's Wellness Kitchen welcomed aspiring young chefs for its 2026 Summer Teen Cooking Camp, where students gained hands-on cooking experience while exploring global cuisines, nutrition, sustainability and healthy meal preparation. The camp fostered confidence, creativity and lifelong culinary skills.
 
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Samford University Celebrates Sustainability with First LEED-Certified Buildings
The $85 million expansion of Seibert Hall earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification in May, followed by Gaston Hall and Mann Hall.
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Neighbors with a Shared Purpose: Samford and Homewood City Schools Invest in Future Leaders
For decades, Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education and Homewood City Schools have partnered to strengthen education in the community they call home.
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Design Meets Devotion for Reimagined Church Garden
Architecture & Interior Design students collaborate with Beulah Baptist Church to transform a beloved prayer garden into a place of beauty, reflection and community life.
 
 

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 $453.3 MILLION
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