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.
Philanthropists of the Year: Kimeran and Bill Stevens
They met on campus in 1966, and a half-century later, their spirit of generosity continues to lift the community.
AI Day at Samford Explores the Future of Technology, Education and Humanity
As artificial intelligence continues to transform education, the workplace and everyday life, Samford University brought students, faculty and experts together Oct. 29 for AI Day.
Samford Sociology Students and Faculty Showcase Research at Regional Conference
Students and faculty from Samford University's Department of Geography and Sociology showcased their research at the annual Mid-South Sociological Association conference, held Oct. 14-17 in Huntsville, Alabama.
Veteran Journalist Carol Robinson Highlights Importance of Ethical Reporting at Samford's Robinson Forum
Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences welcomed veteran journalist Carol Robinson, senior reporter for AL.com, as the featured speaker for the annual Timothy Sumner Robinson Forum on Oct. 20.
Samford Alumna Draws on Faith, Wellness and Life Experiences in New Book
For Samford University alumna Heather Brown ’08, a career devoted to wellness and digital media created an opportunity to help women build healthier, more intentional lives.
Samford Constitution Day Lecture Highlights George Washington’s Role in American Self-Government
Samford University’s Department of History hosted historian Craig Bruce Smith on Sept. 16 for its annual Constitution Day lecture, exploring George Washington’s leadership during the American Revolution and his role in establishing the nation’s constitutional government.
Samford University Launches Living Word Initiative Connecting Biblical Scholars with Churches
Howard College of Arts and Sciences launched a program designed to connect churches with faculty from the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies to provide biblical teaching and theological education.
Transfer Student Finds Her Path at Samford through STEM Scholars
Jada Tannehill’s experience in a community college STEM Scholars Program introduced her to Samford University and prepared her for the next step in her education.
Samford Sociology Student Connects Classroom Learning with Criminal Justice Reform
Samford University student Westin Baker spent his summer gaining firsthand experience with Alabama’s legal system through an internship with the Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice.
Samford Geography Student Applies GIS Skills at NASA
For Samford University student Anna Pharo, a summer internship at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, offered an opportunity to take skills developed in the classroom and apply them to a project with real-world implications.
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.
Samford Debate Duo Claims Back-to-Back Tournament Championships
Samford debaters Maggi Kimbrell and Elise Eichholtz continued their impressive start to the competition season, winning the University of Kentucky debate tournament and securing their second consecutive tournament championship.
Two-Time Samford Alumnus Wayne Cook Named Alabama Thespians Troupe Director of the Year
Two-time Samford University alumnus Wayne Cook ’90, MDiv ’97, was named the Troupe Director of the Year by the Alabama Thespians, one of three awards given each year by the organization made up of theater teachers across the state.
Samford Debate Duo Wins Novice Division to Open Debate Competition Season
Samford University debaters Maggi Kimbrell, a junior political science major, and Elise Eichholtz, a junior philosophy major, opened the 2026-27 debate season with an undefeated run, winning the novice division at the George Mason University season opener.
Alumnus Woodrow Hartzog Shapes National Conversations on Technology, Law and Justice
The two-time Samford University graduate and former Cumberland School of Law professor was named one of The National Law Review's Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia, recognition for a career spent examining how technology shapes society and the law.
Summer Research Fellowship Connects Students Across Disciplines in Alzheimer’s Research
For junior neuroscience and biology double major Anna Caroline Flaming and junior neuroscience major Harrison Bradford, summer research offered an opportunity to investigate one of the most challenging questions in neuroscience: Could the gut provide clues for treating Alzheimer’s disease?
Burford Launches 30 Days of Real Taps to Honor Alabama Veterans
For 30 consecutive days this September, the sound of a live bugle will carry across Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo as part of an initiative led by Samford University alumnus Matthew Burford.
