Samford Advances Environmental Education through Partnerships, Research, Hands-On Learning
Across academic disciplines, Samford students gain firsthand experience with conservation, ecological research and environmental decision-making.
Beeson Divinity Hires Lutheran Theologian Luy, Becomes Go-To Seminary for North American Lutheran Church
Beeson has hired Lutheran theologian David Luy to its faculty as associate professor of history and doctrine. In addition, the North American Lutheran Church has named Beeson its go-to seminary for students seeking a residential Master of Divinity.
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.
Bulldogs Fall to Spartans in Four Sets
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Samford volleyball team fell to UNC Greensboro 3-1 (25-22, 19-25, 19-25, 23-25) on Friday evening at Bodford Arena.
Bulldogs Head West for Road Showdown at UNLV
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford men's basketball team travels to Las Vegas, Nev., to face the UNLV Rebels on Saturday. Tipoff at the Thomas & Mack Center is set for 3:00 p.m. CST and the game will be streamed on Mountain West Plus.
Football To Play At No. 19 ETSU Saturday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford football team will travel to take on 19th-ranked ETSU Saturday at 12 p.m. (CT) in Johnson City, Tenn. The game can be seen live on ESPN+.
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.
