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View archived news articles about the School of Health Professions at Samford University.

Faith, Family and Physical Therapy: Reed McGuire’s Path to Patient Care
Faith, Service and Excellence: Samford Health Sciences Graduates Honored at Spring Commencement
School of Health Professions Students Present Research at 2025 Samford Colloquia
Samford Students Collaborate Across Disciplines During Acute Care Simulation
Samford University Physical Therapy Faculty Advance Performing Arts Medicine
Samford's Outstanding Student Leaders Honored with Service Awards
Interprofessional Practice in Action at Samford University’s Case Competition
Samford Streamlines Path for Community College Transfers Through Expanded Partnerships
Lindy Cleveland’s Story of Empowerment Through Unless U Inspires Samford Students
Samford Adds Wallace State to Transfer Partnership
Alan Jung, Dean of Samford’s School of Health Professions, Named to 2024 Who's Who in Health Care by BBJ
Samford Honors 2024 Fall Graduates: 'It is Your Turn to Now Lead Us'
Faith in Action: 1 Peter 4:10 Grant Embraces Service and Compassion
Samford, Auburn Celebrate Beth Thorne Stukes as Alabama Philanthropist of the Year
Samford Graduate Student Uses Physical Therapy Skills at Wheelchair Rugby Nationals
Prayer Over Perfection: Meet Dave Cimbora, Samford's New Provost
Samford Welcomes Higher Education Leaders from Across Africa
Baby Lab Prepares Future Therapists Through Hands-On Learning
Lauren Bell’s Inspiring Message at Samford’s Convocation
Samford Unveils $85 Million Recreation, Wellness & Athletics Complex That 'Stands Among the Best' Facilities in the Nation
Samford’s Dana Blake Awarded for Leadership in Physical Therapy
Samford University Garners 3 Top 10 National Rankings in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 List of Best Colleges
'Gratitude' Permeates During Samford's 183rd Opening Convocation
When Real-World Education Holds Lifesaving Application
A Legacy Unveiled: Dr. Herbert Jung's Art Exhibition
Samford Hosts AHIF Therapy Camp for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients and Caregivers
Samford Graduate Programs Uplift Students Through Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives
CHS Recognizes 587 Graduates During Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Samford Colloquia Celebrates Student Research
Samford University's Physician Assistant Studies Department Receives Full Accreditation
Staying Rooted: Physical Therapy and the Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta Braves Executives Continue Mentorship Program with Samford Students
2024 HEAL Conference Examines Gun Violence from a Public Health Perspective
Samford PA Student Initiates Inclusive Health Care Technology in the Classroom
Samford University Provost Distinguished Lecture Returns March 14
Samford Alumnus Moves Up To The SEC
Samford Celebrates 182nd Opening Convocation
Experiential Learning and Simulation Center in Samford University’s College of Health Sciences Receives Accreditation
Samford University Welcomes Prisca Collins as New Chair of Department of Physical Therapy
CHS Graduates Encouraged to Write Their Own Stories, Focus on the 'Long Game'
Samford Colloquia Event Celebrates Student Research
Speech-Language Pathology Students Go on a Medical Mission Trip to India
Coaches, Athletes Credit Historic Athletic Seasons to Project SAMson
Samford Public Health Student Appears on National News
Traumatic Brain Injury Camp
Experiential Learning for Physical Therapy
PA's for Brighter Days
New Strength and Conditioning Minor
Samford Recognizes 330 Graduates During Winter Commencement Ceremonies
Physician Assistant Graduate Pays Forward Samford Care in NYC
Speech Language Pathology Graduate Succeeds at Clinical Fellowship at UAB
Communication Science and Disorders Graduate Receives Pittman Spirit Award
Communication Sciences and Disorders Literacy Clinic Leaves No Student Behind
Samford Welcomes New Chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders Department
Margaret Johnson Retires from School of Health Professions
School of Health Professions Honors Faculty with Annual Awards
Samford Awards Degrees to 1,287 Students
Samford to Hold Five Commencement Ceremonies April 29-30 to Celebrate Graduates
Faculty Strive to Bridge the Gap in Health Care for Performing Artists
Kinesiology Students Present Research at Southeastern Conference
Sport Administration Students Win National Case Study Competition
Speech Language Pathology Team Named Bowl Champions
Samford Honors 322 Graduates During Winter Commencement Ceremonies
Physician Assistant Studies Students Honored with White Coat Ceremony
School of Health Professions Hosts Commitment to Calling Ceremony
Speech Language Pathology Students Participate in Interprofessional Simulation
Speech Language Pathology Students Participate in Aging Simulation
CSDS Student Organization Volunteers with Girls Inc.
CSDS Students Complete Service Learning Project for The Bell Center
Students Utilize Teletherapy Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Communication Sciences and Disorders Students Write Letters to Brookdale Retirement Community
Project SAMson Boosts Athlete Performance, Provides Experiential Learning Opportunities
Samford Hosts U.S. Air Force ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Samford Awards 1,340 Degrees to Class of 2021 During Five Ceremonies
Samford’s College of Health Sciences Awards 318 Bachelor’s Degrees to its Class of 2021
Amy Giboney
Samford Celebrates its Class of 2020 with an In-Person Ceremony, Reception
Health Professions Honors First-year Graduate Students and their Commitment to Calling
Commencement for College of Health Sciences Awards 338 Master’s and Doctoral Degrees
Samford Students Play Integral Role in On-Campus Vaccination Clinic
Meet 2020-21 Margaret L. Johnson Scholarship Recipient: Caroline Miller
Student Research Earns Top Honors from Alabama Academy of Science
School of Health Professions Graduate Reflects on Samford Experience
School of Health Profession Alumnus is Making Movement Monumental
School of Health Professions Audiology Student Selected State Representative for National Student Organization
What is Physical Therapy?
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Hosts Prayer Parade
Physical Therapy Professor Enhances Student Learning with Technology
Health Professions Commencement Speakers Encourage Graduates to Lean on God’s Faithfulness
Samford Kinesiology Students Publish Research Indicating Exercise at Preferred Time of Day Impacts Training Program
School of Health Professions Faculty Selected as 2020 ASHA Fellow
Health Professions Students Serve in Ecuador
College of Health Sciences Collaborates for Asthma and Wellness Camp
Meet 2019-20 Margaret L. Johnson Scholarship Recipient: Mary Beth Wagner
Students Hear from Guest Lecturer Douglas Beck
Communication Sciences and Disorders Student Organization Promotes Literacy
Kinesiology Students Create At-Home Exercise Demonstration Videos
School of Health Professions Hosts Virtual Simulation with University in Pennsylvania
Meeting Young Children’s Speech and Language Needs at Home
Communication Sciences and Disorders Student Organization Receives National Gold Honors
Communication Sciences and Disorders Department Honors Students in Virtual Ceremony
Samford’s College of Health Sciences Offers Encouragement to Students Graduating into COVID-19
Physical Therapy Alumna Plays Critical Role in Rehabilitating COVID-19 Patients
Virtual Classroom Allows Professor to Continue Teaching While on Active Duty
Physical Therapy Department Helps Classmate Caring for Parents with COVID-19
Creating an Ergonomic Home Office Space
College of Health Sciences Donates Protective Equipment to Local Hospitals
School of Health Professions Hosts Inaugural Physician Assistant Studies White Coat Ceremony
97 Percent of May 2019 Samford Graduates Employed or in Graduate School
Samford’s College of Health Sciences Awards 99 Degrees
Students Develop Communication and Collaboration Skills during Acute Care Simulation
Learning About, From and With Each Other
Learning to Care for the Whole Person
Pushing Health Care Simulation Closer to Reality
School of Health Professions Launches Physician Assistant Studies Program
The Tools We Use to Serve
Our Latest Degree Programs
To Take the Elevator or the Stairs?
Ford Earns Alabama Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association's Most Prestigious Honor
New Hearing Clinic Opened by Doctor of Audiology Program Provides Hands-On Student Experience
School of Health Professions Commemorates Students’ Commitment to Calling
HEAL Conference Convenes National Thought Leaders to Discuss Medical Marijuana
Tour Samford’s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center in Celebration of Health Care Simulation Week
Samford Ranked Third in the Nation for Student Engagement by Wall Street Journal
Samford Names Scott Gottlieb and Farr Curlin its 2019 Pellegrino Award Recipients
Samford’s Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology Receives Accreditation
School of Health Professions Welcomes Inaugural Physician Assistant Studies Cohort
Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Honored at Commissioning Ceremony
Registration Now Open for 2019 Healthcare Ethics and Law Conference
Undergraduate Kinesiology Research: Progressive, Valuable, Student Focused
School of Health Professions Offers Heat Safety Tips
Communication Sciences and Disorders Student Organization Recognized with Honors
Health Sciences Commencement Marks an Important Milestone in Graduates' Pursuit of Calling
College of Health Sciences' Spring Commencement Awards 319 Graduate Degrees
Physician Assistant Studies Program Receives Provisional Accreditation
Occupational Therapy Program Taking Shape
Your Workout Playlist Can Impact Your Strength Training, Samford Kinesiology Research Finds
George Urges Graduates to Cherish the Values of a ‘Life Fit for Eternity’
School of Health Professions Mission Trip to Haiti Teaches the Joy of Serving
Graduate Student Nicole Klaubert Named Inaugural Recipient of Dr. Margaret L. Johnson Endowed Scholarship
Samford’s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center Earns Provisional Accreditation
Acute Care Simulation Builds Students’ Interprofessional Health Care Skills
School of Health Professions Commemorates Students' Commitment to Calling in Ceremony
College of Health Sciences hosts Samford Preceptor Development Summit
Samford Partners with Alacare for Annual Palliative Care Conference
Samford Family Weekend Draws Parents From 30 States
Samford Names Daniel Callahan of The Hastings Center its 2018 Pellegrino Medal Recipient
Physical Therapy Graduate’s Capstone Project Establishes Camp Life
Samford Names Occupational Therapy Program Director
Samford to Welcome First Doctor of Audiology Students This Fall
Registration Open for 2018 Healthcare Ethics and Law Conference
Shelley Stewart Endowed Scholarship Will Support Minority Students in Samford's School of Health Professions
Samford Hosts AHIF Therapy Camp for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients and Caregivers
Samford to Honor Five Graduates with Annual Alumni Awards
Samford’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Receives Accreditation from CAPTE
Samford Celebrates Historic Milestones During Spring Commencement
Samford’s College of Health Sciences Awards 216 Undergraduate Degrees
Annual Graduate Prayer Breakfast Focuses on Faith, Friendship, Scholarship
Samford Honors Students for Leadership and Service
Eight Receive Samford’s Hull Grants for Christian Scholarship for 2018-19
Four Programs Award First Degrees at Health Sciences Commencement
Samford Trustees Approve Graduates, New Academic Projects, Student Center Renovation
Samford’s College of Health Sciences Holds Annual Disaster Simulation On Campus
Samford Commissions Health Sciences Students and Employees Traveling on Summer Mission Trips
Samford Announces Speakers, Schedule for Spring Commencement Activities
Samford’s Big Give Supports Health Professions’ SamFit Community Testing Program
Samford Hosts Alabama Academy of Science Annual Meeting
Student Spotlight: Andrew Darwin
Samford Health Professions Professor Publishes Communication Sciences and Disorders Textbook
Samford Announces 2018-19 Tuition and Fees
Samford Graduate Fulfills Dream to Attend Med School after NFL Stint
New Scholarship Honors Communication Sciences and Disorders Professor and Chair
Samford’s Master of Athletic Training Receives Accreditation from CAATE
Center for Sports Analytics Serves in Leadership Role at Sports Business Industry Summit
$250,000 Gift from Encompass Health Establishes New Minority Scholarship for Samford’s School of Health Professions
Samford To Graduate Approximately 1,300 in May Ceremonies
Kinesiology Instructor Shares His Gold Medal Experience at 2017 Maccabiah Games
Physical Therapy Department Partners with Retirement Community to Predict Fall Risks
Samford Appoints Program Director for New Physician Assistant Studies Program
Fall Commencement Address: ‘Respect Everyone’
Westmoreland Encourages Samford Graduates to ‘Respect Everyone’
Winter Commencement Ceremonies to Recognize 351 Graduates
Samford Honors 11 Students With 2017 Mann Awards for Leadership and Character
Samford Well-Positioned as National Leader in Higher Education, Westmoreland Tells Forum
Eleven Samford Students Present at Southern Conference Undergraduate Research Forum
Acute Care Simulation Provides Interprofessional Experience for Students
Homecoming Showcase to Feature Alumni in Academic Presentations
Speech Language Pathology Graduate Student Finds Her Calling through the Impact of a Friend (2017)
Biddle Reflects on Leadership and Legacy at Department of Healthcare Administration Event
Samford's Healing Arts Murals Find a New Home
Additional Speakers Added to Oct. 6 Health Care Leadership Legacy Workshop
Samford Graduate Students Participate in College of Health Sciences IPE Event
Samford Plans First-Ever Emergency Readiness Day Sept. 20
Inaugural Faculty Fellows Named for Samford’s Center for Sports Analytics
Samford’s Department of Physical Therapy Commissions Inaugural D.P.T. Cohort
Samford Announces Ninth Consecutive Record Enrollment
Weather Update: Normal Operations on Sept. 11 and 12
Samford University Launches First Center for Sports Analytics in United States
Samford to Host Biennial Exhale Conference
St. Vincent’s Health System Celebrates Opening of New Education Center at Samford
Samford’s Master of Social Work Program Receives Full Accreditation
Samford’s Communication Sciences and Disorders Department Opens Sensory Trail with Special Equestrians
Communication Sciences and Disorders’ Pirate Camp Works with Children on Their “Arrr” Sounds
98 Percent of Samford Grads Employed or in Graduate Study
Passion for Calling is Recurring Theme at Health Sciences Undergraduate Commencement
Samford’s Fifth Annual Big Give Aims to Raise $55,000
Health Sciences Graduate Commencement Celebrates Grads’ Calling to Care
2015–16 Community Engagement Report Finds Strong Partnerships Between Samford and the Region
Samford Students Learn Christian Leadership Skills in Sports Industry
HEAL Conference Explores Pain Management and Opioid Abuse; Awards Two Pellegrino Medals
Samford to Graduate Approximately 1,237 in May
College of Health Sciences’ Disaster Simulation Provides Interprofessional Experience
Schweitzer Shares Stories of a Career in the U.S. Public Health Service
Samford Healthcare Ethics and Law Institute Announces 2017 Pellegrino Medal Recipients
College of Health Sciences’ Annual Disaster Simulation Set for April 4
Sport Administration Seminar Series Connects Samford with Local Middle Schools
Samford Gearing Up for QEP Launch, SACSCOC Site Visit
Films, Events, Leadership Emphasis Highlight Women’s History Month Celebration
New Pedestrian Bridge Provides Connectivity as Part of Samford’s Campus Master Plan
Mission Trip to Dominican Republic Teaches Health Professions Students that Medicine is Only a Piece of the Puzzle
Samford Recognizes Employees for 1,495 Years of Service
‘Forever Samford’ Campaign Sets the Course for the Future
Samford Begins Vast Program of Infrastructure Improvement
Updated Campus Master Plan Sets Course for Samford University’s Future
Samford’s Hensarling, Durban Named to SoCon All Faculty and Staff Team
Showcase Highlights Distinguished Alumni
CHS Dedication Litany: ‘Four Schools, One Calling’
Samford Dedicates Revolutionary New College of Health Sciences Facilities
Samford Plans Sept. 9 Dedication for College of Health Sciences Facilities
Physical Therapy Graduate Students Travel to Dominican Republic
School of Health Professions Alumni Work in Sports
Respiratory Care Programs Now Accepting Applications
Health Professions Graduates Challenged to be the 'Hands and Feet of Christ'
Sport Administration Program Hosts Kevin Almond
Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders Recognized at Annual Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama Convention
Petrella Named Chair of Department of Kinesiology
Sankey Speaks to Sport Administration Students
Professor Uses Treadmill as Primary Work Station
Margaret Johnson Joins the School of Health Professions
Commencement May 2015
Ford Receives Research Award
Jung Named Dean of Health Professions
Inaugural MS SLP Class
Dept. of Physical Therapy Accepting Applications
Inaugural PT Class
CSDS Bell Center
Samford Launches New MAT Program
Disaster Drill 2015
Matt Ford Joins the School of Health Professions
 
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