Newly Renovated Media Studio Elevates Hands-on Learning for Broadcast Journalism Students
Samford University’s broadcast journalism students are stepping into a professional-grade learning environment following the completion of a newly renovated media studio, a space designed to better prepare students for careers in news, media and digital storytelling.
Planned Gift Honors Former Samford Professor, Expands Global Opportunities for Music Students
Samford University’s School of the Arts has received a generous planned gift from former faculty member and longtime friend of the university, Don Sanders, establishing the Donald C. Sanders Endowed Music Abroad Fund.
Coleman Family Scholarship Expands Access to Life-Changing Samford Study Abroad Experience in Costa Rica
Samford University’s Costa Rica study abroad program has long offered students an immersive global learning experience, blending academic rigor with cultural engagement and spiritual formation.
Beeson Divinity School Renews Full Tuition “Our Risen Lord” Scholarships for 2026
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School will once again offer full tuition scholarships for students beginning their studies in 2026, following the renewal of a major gift to the school by an anonymous donor.
Beeson Divinity School Starts New Assistance Fund to Support Students
Beeson recently began a new giving fund to support students with needs outside of tuition.
A Legacy of Generosity and Service
The lives of Harold and Elouise Williams, who died respectively in 2016 and 2023, exemplified a legacy of generosity and faithfulness. Through both their time and their resources, they served and supported the university with great dedication.
Listening, Learning and Leading: Hill Family’s Gift Powers A New Samford Initiative
This fall, Samford University’s School of Health Professions launched the Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative (LSL-FSI), a program made possible by a transformative gift from Samford parents Andi and Steve Hill.
Samford Parents Association Allocates Over $80,000 Toward Student Life Initiatives
During Samford University’s Family Weekend 2025, the Parents Association allocated over $80,000 through the Good Measure Fund to support student life initiatives, including scholarships, service retreats, and spiritual development programs. These efforts reflect a strong commitment to enhancing the student experience and fostering community, service, and faith on campus.
Samford School of Education Alumna Establishes Scholarship Honoring Beloved Fourth-Grade Teacher
When Shelly Mize, MSE ’98, EdS ’01, EdD ’03 reflects on her career, she quickly recognizes two sources of inspiration: Samford University and her fourth-grade teacher, LaFern Stiver. Now serving as executive director of the Children’s Policy Cooperative of Jefferson County, Mize has honored her teacher by establishing the LaFern Stiver Scholarship within Samford’s Orlean Beeson School of Education.
Giving Back: Beeson’s Hairston Shares Story of Funding Scholarship to Attending Classes
Read what led Bill and Lynn Hairston to fund a scholarship for Beeson Divinity School students.
Samford Dedicates Residence Halls in Tribute to Trailblazer Audrey Lattimore Gaston Howard, Philanthropist Marvin L. Mann
Samford University dedicated two first-year residence halls in honor of civil rights pioneer Audrey Lattimore Gaston Howard and philanthropist Marvin L. Mann, weaving their legacies into the daily rhythm of campus life.
Samford’s Communication Sciences Department Advances Mission with New Listening and Spoken Language Initiative
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in Samford University’s School of Health Professions is launching the Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative, or LSL-FSI, made possible by a generous gift from the Hill family.
