Unite Samford: 'God is Moving in This Generation!'
About 3,500 gathered to pray and worship inside the Pete Hanna Center as part of the Unite US revival movement.
Samford's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Honors 2026 Graduates and Award Recipients
Samford University’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science recently recognized the achievements of its students during an annual awards ceremony held on April 9 honoring graduating seniors, departmental award recipients, honor society inductees and students receiving academic distinctions.
Inside the NFL Combine: Mason King’s Externship at the Intersection of Law and Athletics
Mason King, a third-year student at Samford University Cumberland School of Law, is spending his final spring semester as a legal extern and marketing/operations assistant with United Athlete Sports, providing a hands-on experience at the intersection of law, athletics and compliance.
From Classroom to Runway: Theatre Students Bring Modern Kimono to Life
Design students transform global research and creative risk into striking wearable art.
Beeson Divinity School Names Jacob and Suzanne Simmons Alumni of the Year
Jacob and Suzanne Simmons have been named Alumni of the Year by Samford's Beeson Divinity School. Jacob '06, MDiv, MBA '09, serves as pastor of Hope Community Church in Birmingham, while Suzanne '08, MDiv '11 is a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) educator at UAB Hospital.
Backstage at Oklahoma!: Where America’s First Great Musical Comes to Life
A behind-the-scenes journey through the School of the Arts' staging of Oklahoma!
Championing Public Education: Holden’s Journey to Statewide Impact
When Samford University alumnus Chad Holden, EdD ’18, steps into his new role as executive director of the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) on July 1, he will bring more than a title. He will bring perspective shaped by more than two decades in public education.
Setting the Tone: Division of Music Students Shine at Annual Honors Recital
The annual Honors Recital brought together faculty, families and peers to celebrate student musicians whose performances reflected artistic excellence and years of disciplined growth.
Samford Communication and Media Honor Societies Induct Students
Samford University’s Department of Communication and Media inducted 17 students into the Lambda Pi Eta and Kappa Tau Alpha honor societies during a ceremony held March 31.
Cumberland School of Law Recognizes Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship
Cumberland School of Law faculty were recognized for their impact in the classroom, mentorship of students and contributions to legal scholarship.
Samford Pharmacy Posts Top 9% National Results in ASHP Residency Match
Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy placed in the top 9% nationally in Phase I of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists residency match. Twenty-seven fourth-year Doctor of Pharmacy students earned PGY1 placements, while graduates achieved a 100% PGY2 match rate across specialties.
Cumberland School of Law Trial Advocacy Program Ranks in Nation’s Top 10 for 7th Consecutive Year
U.S. News & World Report once again ranks Samford University Cumberland School of Law among the best law schools in the nation, ranking the school No. 9 in the nation for Trial Advocacy training.
Stage Presence: Opera Birmingham Partnership Another High Note for Samford Arts
Vocal students gain professional experience with Opera Birmingham.
Under One Roof, Interprofessional Acute Care Simulation Brings Students Together
Samford University’s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center brings interprofessional education under one roof. Its March Acute Care Simulation featured a large‑scale, realistic training event using high‑fidelity manikins and standardized patients. Students from Theatre and Dance, World Languages and Cultures, Nursing, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies participated, along with volunteers from Thompson High School.
Culture of Philanthropy: 57 Organizations Supported During Samford Gives Back
Over 1,00 students set out across Birmingham to participate in Samford Gives Back, the university's annual day of service.
Samford Physical Therapy Students Present Capstone Projects at Major Conference
Each year, second‑year students in Samford’s Physical Therapy program pursue capstone research projects driven by their own interests, often leading to national conference presentations or publication opportunities. This year, two student groups were selected to present at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, the profession’s largest national conference with more than 15,000 attendees.
Robert Smith Jr. Addresses the Necessity of Imagination in Preaching During 2026 Conger Lectures
In late March, Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School welcomed longtime preaching professor Robert Smith Jr. back to campus for the 2026 William E. Conger Biblical Preaching Lectures.
Colonial Dames Honor Samford Students for Exceptional Research on Early American History
The Birmingham Center of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America recognized outstanding student scholarship at its annual American Independence Awards luncheon in March.
Baseball Completes Series Sweep Of VMI With 5-3 Win Sunday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford baseball team completed its series sweep of VMI with a 5-3 win Sunday afternoon at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
Bulldogs Shutout Western Carolina to Close Out Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford softball team closed out its three-game Southern Conference series with a statement, shutting out Western Carolina 3-0 Sunday afternoon at home. The Bulldogs improved to 18-26 overall and 8-4 in SoCon play, snapping a two-game losing streak and securing their seventh shutout of the season.
Samford Women's Tennis Narrowly Falls To Chattanooga
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford women's tennis team dropped a tightly contested 4-3 match against Chattanooga on Saturday afternoon at the Samford Tennis Center. This match was the Bulldogs last match of the season, ending their regular season at 11-10 overall and 3-4 in SoCon play.
Samford Drops First Two Games of Series Against WCU
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford softball team dropped the first two games of its Southern Conference set against Western Carolina on Saturday. The Bulldogs fell 2-1 in the opener and 8-4 in the afternoon. With the losses, the Bulldogs' record moves to 17-26 overall and 7-4 in SoCon play.
Bulldogs Take Game Two From VMI, 8-3
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford baseball team earned the series win with an 8-3 victory over VMI in the second game of a three-game Southern Conference series Saturday afternoon at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
Track & Field Earns Four Wins At Crimson Tide Invitational
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Samford track and field teams competed in the Crimson Tide Invitational, held Friday at the University of Alabama. Samford student-athletes took first place in four different events at the meet.
