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.
More Than 100 High School Students Explore Legal Careers During Cumberland School of Law Pre-Law Day
More than 100 high school students from across the Birmingham metro area visited Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law on Nov. 4 for Pre-Law Day, an immersive program designed to introduce students to the legal profession and the role of law in society.
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.
From Score to Stage: Students Embrace the Challenges of The Marriage of Figaro
Samford Opera students take on iconic roles in Mozart's comic masterpiece.
Samford Marketing and Communication Earns CASE and Other National Awards for Publications and Campaigns
Samford Marketing and Communication earns multiple national awards recognizing excellence in publications, advertising campaigns and digital communications.
Samford University Generates $1.08 Billion Economic Impact in Alabama
One of the nation’s leading Christian universities, Samford plays a vital role as an employer, investor, destination and source of talent for Alabama.
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.
Master of Divinity Student Working with Birmingham Ministry to Serve Others
Read about how Master of Divinity student Anthony Studstill serves others as the ministry coordinator for teen boys for Birmingham's Oak Tree Ministries.
McWhorter School of Pharmacy Students Discuss Faith-Based Leadership During Alumni Speaker Event
McWhorter School of Pharmacy students heard from six alumni during Professionalism Friday, exploring how Christian principles shape leadership, professional responsibility and patient care across diverse pharmacy practice settings.
Samford MSL Program Recognized Among Princeton Review’s Best Online Master of Studies in Law Programs for 2026
Samford's Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program has once again been named to The Princeton Review’s list of the Best Online Master of Studies in Law Programs for 2026, a national recognition highlighting high-quality legal education options for working professionals and non-lawyers seeking advanced legal knowledge.
Samford Education Alumna Ava Berry Receives National Award to Support Teaching Research
When Ava Berry ’25 stepped into a college classroom as an instructor, she brought lessons learned in middle and high school classrooms through Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education. Now, a national award will help her build on that preparation as she researches how students can use artificial intelligence thoughtfully and creatively.
AI Day at Samford Explores the Future of Technology, Education and Humanity
As artificial intelligence continues to transform education, the workplace and everyday life, Samford University brought students, faculty and experts together Oct. 29 for AI Day.
Esteemed Yale Theologian Provides Annual Reformation Heritage Lectures at Beeson Divinity School
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School welcomed Volker Leppin, Horace Tracy Pitkin Professor of Historical Theology at Yale University, who led this year’s Reformation Heritage Lectures, Oct. 27-29.
Cumberland School of Law Students Advance to Final Round at ABA Negotiation Competition
Two student teams from Cumberland School of Law recently competed in the American Bar Association Law Student Division Negotiation Competition Regional Tournament, with one of the two teams advancing to the final round as the tournament's No. 1 seed.
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 Sociology Students and Faculty Showcase Research at Regional Conference
Students and faculty from Samford University's Department of Geography and Sociology showcased their research at the annual Mid-South Sociological Association conference, held Oct. 14-17 in Huntsville, Alabama.
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.
School of Public Health Announces Faculty Leadership Transitions and Promotions
Samford University’s School of Public Health is evolving its leadership structure and recognizing faculty achievements as it positions itself for continued growth. Several faculty members have assumed new leadership responsibilities, while others have received promotions for the 2026-27 academic year. These appointments align faculty expertise with key academic programs as the school continues to advance opportunities for students and strengthen its impact across programs.
Bulldogs Drop Road Contest at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Samford women's basketball team dropped its first road contest of the season, falling to Georgia Tech 84-58 inside of the McCamish Pavilion on Thursday evening.
The John Grass Show: Nov. 5, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Check out episode six of the John Grass Show, hosted by Molly Robinson. Hear Coach Grass recap last week's dramatic home win over Wofford and preview this weekend's game at 19th-ranked ETSU.
Hull And Smith Earn Specialty Awards, Five Bulldogs Named First Team All-SoCon
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford's Caroline Smith was named the SoCon Defender of the Year and Peyton Hull was named the league's Goalkeeper of the Year, while five total Bulldogs were named All-SoCon when the league released its postseason women's soccer awards Thursday afternoon.
Bulldogs Travel to Greensboro to Face Spartans
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team will travel to Greensboro N.C. this weekend to face off against the UNC Greensboro Spartans at the Bodford Arena Friday and Saturday. First serve is set for 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 2 p.m.
Student-Athlete Feature: Sam De Luca
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Athletes have all kinds of different reasons for starting to play their respective sport. For Sam De Luca, a forward on the Samford soccer team, she started at a young age and it was a desire to outdo her older sister, Anne Marie, that led her to the sport that would eventually bring her to Samford.
Bulldogs Set for First Road Contest at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Samford women's basketball team hits the road for the first time in the 2026-27 season, facing Georgia Tech on Thursday evening. Tipoff in McCamish Pavilion is set for 6:00 p.m. CST and the game can be seen on ACCNX.
