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Patrick E. Young to Join Samford’s School of the Arts Faculty as Director of Bands
Samford University’s School of the Arts will welcome Patrick E. Young, DMA, to its faculty as director of bands and assistant professor of tuba/euphonium beginning in the fall 2025 academic semester. Young will oversee the university’s athletic bands, conduct the wind ensemble, and lead the tuba and euphonium studio.
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Samford Students Receive Honors from American Advertising Federation
Several students from Samford University’s School of the Arts recently took home honors at the Birmingham edition of the American Advertising Awards.
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Samford’s Ministry Training Institute Sees Record Enrollment in Shelby County
Samford University’s Ministry Training Institute (MTI) has been equipping Christians to become leaders in their churches and communities through theological education and practical ministry training for more than 75 years. The program equips ministers and lay-leaders to live out their calling to service, without the financial pressure and time commitment of formal seminary training.
 
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Samford School of the Arts Strikes Health Care Agreement with UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine
Dancers, musicians and marching band members are receiving specialized and expedited health care services through UAB partnership that understands "performers are athletes."
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Samford Streamlines Path for Community College Transfers Through Expanded Partnerships
Current agreements include Jefferson State, Gadsden State, Wallace State and Lawson State community colleges.
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Phi Mu Goes to the Movies for Sweepstakes Win at Samford's 75th Step Sing
The diamond anniversary Step Sing featured 19 acts performing across three nights, witnessed by a livestream audience of more than 77,000 viewers in 43 countries.
 
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Excitement Soars as Step Sing Turns 75 at Samford
More than 60,000 viewers are projected to livestream the three-night song-and-dance competition staged before capacity crowds at the Wright Center.
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Samford Adds Wallace State to Transfer Partnership
Samford University adds Wallace State as the third local community college opening pathways for transfer students.
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Samford Opera Wins National Recognition at Opera Scenes Competition
Samford Opera has been on an impressive run recently! After a big win in one National Opera Association competition, they have added more top finishes to their record.
 
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Samford Honors 2024 Fall Graduates: 'It is Your Turn to Now Lead Us'
President Beck A. Taylor expresses gratitude to nearly 300 new alumni: “Please know that Samford University is a better university because you were here.”
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Harmonious Legacy: A Transformative Steinway Gift Honors a Lifetime of Friendship between Two Samford Graduates
Samford’s School of the Arts received a transformative gift from Gary Cooney, a 1974 alumnus and longtime supporter of the university.
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Carillonneur Stephen Knight Provided 'Soundtrack for Samford's Campus' Across Half-Century
Capping a 50-year career of majestic performances chimed out across campus, Knight reflects upon the improvisation skills that brought life to the carillon’s 60 bronzed bells.