Alumnus of the Year Graves: Business Can Be ‘Tremendous Force for Good’
A lifelong fan of Tabasco Sauce, Adam Graves became CEO of its Louisiana-based manufacturer, the McIlhenny Company, this year.
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.
Brock School of Business Senior Earns National Award for Sports Marketing Research
Samford senior Blake Andres earned a Best Abstract award at the 2026 Atlantic Marketing Association Conference for research on how sports teams connect with international fans.
Brock School of Business Professor Introduces New Leadership Framework in The Leader You Are Waiting For
Brock School of Business professor Kate McCombs shares insights from her new book on self-leadership, managing pressure and becoming a more effective leader.
Samford Sports Industry Students Launch NIL Marketing Group for Women’s Basketball
Students in the Sports Industry Program are helping Samford women’s basketball players build their personal brands and connect with businesses through NIL opportunities.
Shaping the Future of Development: Symposium Explores Opportunities and Challenges in Real Estate and Sustainable Development
Cumberland School of Law's Land Use and Natural Resources (LUNR) Law Center and Continuing Legal Education department partnered with Brock School of Business' Real Estate program to bring together experts from law, conservation, development and industry to discuss how economic growth and sustainability can work hand in hand.
Brock School of Business Announces 2026-27 Samford Startup Cohort
Samford Startup, the student-led business incubator housed in Samford University’s Brock School of Business, has announced its 2026-27 cohort. Through this experiential program, students explore what it takes to launch, grow and scale a business while building the confidence and creativity essential for entrepreneurial success.
Samford Startup: Sela
Sela is a tech platform founded by senior finance majors Ty Nelson and Troup Wallace, who connect homeowners, businesses and real estate professionals with local college students for everyday projects.
Samford Startup: Tanner Wages Photography
Tanner Wages, a senior journalism and mass communication double major, grounds her company in the belief that photography is more than images — it’s storytelling.
Samford Startup: Labeled By Love
Shelby Law, a junior entrepreneurship major, founded an online women’s clothing boutique offering curated, trend-forward styles designed to make getting dressed fun and effortless.
Samford Startup: Devoted Ministry
Reagan Johnson, a senior marketing and entrepreneurship double major, is the founder of Devoted Ministry, a faith-based brand designed to help college-age women deepen their relationship with the Lord.
Samford Startup: Hardeman River Angling
Mitchell Hardeman wants to showcase New England fly-fishing and the experience of local culture.
Samford Startup: Marian Florals LLC
Mary Grant Baumbach, a sophomore philosophy major, is the founder of Marian Florals LLC, a floral design and flower farming business, inspired by a lifelong love of gardening and time spent on her family’s farm.
Samford Startup: Stitched By Madison
Madison Hamilton, a senior entrepreneurship and marketing double major, founded a sorority apparel and accessories brand celebrating sisterhood through fun, personalized designs.
Samford Startup: Lela Bee Kitchen
Lela Duggan, a junior accounting major, founded a health and wellness brand offering simple, nourishing recipes that are gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free.
Samford Startup: Three Camels
Kelly Grey Taylor is the owner of a clothing and accessories brand specializing in reversible tote bags.
Samford Startup: Kj Papery
Katie Jane Glassford, a senior entrepreneurship major is the founder of Kj Papery, a watercolor stationary brand inspired by everyday moments.
Samford Startup: The Etc. Shop
Emma Claire Thompson, a junior finance and marketing double major, owns a thriving small business fueled by her love for crafting meaningful, personalized products.
