Samford, Auburn Celebrate Beth Thorne Stukes as Alabama Philanthropist of the Year
Beth Stukes, a member of the Samford University Board of Trustees, will receive the William M. + Virginia B. Spencer Outstanding Philanthropist Award, highlighting her commitment to advancing education across Alabama.
Historic Nods to Gaston, Mann: Samford Unveils Names for New Residence Halls
Buildings will serve as tributes to Audrey Gaston Howard, Samford’s first full-time African-American student, and Marvin L. Mann, the successful business executive and university benefactor.
Introducing the 1841 Society
Founded in 1841, Samford University has long benefited from the generosity of others. Formerly known as the DeVotie Society, the 1841 Society will pay tribute to our rich history while recognizing alumni and friends who have completed a planned gift to Samford.
Samford Community Rallies Together to Exceed Annual Giving Day Goals
On April 9, Samford University celebrated Samford Giving Day 2024. After almost a decade of being known as The Big Give, University Advancement refreshed the campaign in 2023 to feature a more consistent, simplified message. Samford Giving Day is now a 24-hour event for collective support of areas all over campus.
40 Years of Giving: One Couple’s Dedication to Continuing Samford University’s Legacy
Dorothy ’76 and Richard ’69 Swindle made their first gift to Samford University in the 1980s. Now, 40 years later, they are still investing in its legacy. This time, through a challenge to the Samford community on Tuesday, April 9 for 2024 Samford Giving Day.
New Vulcan Materials Company/Bennie Bumpers Scholarship Supports Samford Risk Management and Insurance Students
The Vulcan Materials Company/Bennie Bumpers Endowed Scholarship supports students studying risk management and insurance and honors the career of Bennie Bumpers '63.
New Scholarship Established to Support Married Students
Samford University is blessed to have supportive and involved alumni like Sandy ’81 and Steve ’81 Eubanks. After already having one endowed scholarship in honor of Sandy Eubanks’ father, they decided to endow one this year in honor of Steve Eubanks’ parents, Barbara ’70 and William ’70 Eubanks.
Faith and Community Inspire Alumnus to Give to Historic Project
Scott Smith ’91 was drawn to Samford University’s sense of faith and community, specifically through football. Smith comes from a family full of Samford graduates, and because of his experience, Smith is dedicated to giving back to current and future bulldogs. That's why the lifelong accountant is investing in students through giving to the new Campus Recreation, Wellness and Athletic Complex.
Nathan Barham - From Student-Athlete to Inaugural Advancement Fellow
Nathan Barham ’23 knows firsthand how formative the Samford experience is for students’ futures.
New Legacy League Scholarship Serves as Tool for Ministry
Chizuru Elliott embodies Gospel ministry, using her incredible cooking skills, heart for teaching and gift of hospitality to be the hands and feet of Jesus. She views the new Elliott Family Legacy League Scholarship as a way to minister to students who have faced tremendous challenges by providing them with transformational educational experiences. She prays its recipients will view the scholarship as the Lord’s provision and experience deepened faith as a result.
New Scholarship Established to Honor Two Grandmothers of Incredible Faith
The Stephens Dempsey Endowed Scholarship was recently established and funded by Bill ’97 and Ingrid Lunsford in honor of two inspiring women in their lives.
Risk Management and Insurance Scholarship Renamed in Memory of Alumnus Logan Deen
The Risk Management and Insurance Advisory Board Endowed Scholarship has been renamed in memory of one of the board’s founding members, Logan Deen ’12.
