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Red Sea Re-Energizes Samford Student Engagement
Bolstered by campus visibility and social media, the Bulldogs' student section is growing.
 
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Homecoming Weekend 2026: Reunions, Tailgates and Athletics Doubleheader
Preparations are ongoing to welcome alumni from across the country back to campus Nov. 13-14.
 
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White Coat Ceremony Marks Milestone for Samford Nursing Students
More than 90 Samford nursing students marked a milestone in their education during Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing White Coat Ceremony.
 
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Samford Special Collection Named Outstanding Archive in Alabama, Wins Inaugural Award
Samford University Library’s Special Collection and University Archives[JT1.1] recently received the inaugural Outstanding Archives Award from the Society of Alabama Archivists.
 
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Samford Online Gives Student Flexibility to Build Growing Videography Career
For Samford University online student JD Roland, college and career have rarely followed separate paths. One week might involve completing coursework. The next could take him behind a camera at a professional sporting event, across the country for a client or overseas to capture content for an emerging brand.
 
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Cumberland School of Law's Civil Rights Center Connects Students with Justice Leaders at Alabama Strategy Summit
Cumberland School of Law faculty and students recently attended the Alabama Strategy Summit, Reclaiming Lives & Restoring Hope by Making Room in Montgomery, Alabama. The summit’s focus on collaboration and community engagement resonates with the vision guiding Cumberland’s new civil rights center and its broader commitment to civil rights and the pursuit of justice.
 
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Samford Alumna Draws on Faith, Wellness and Life Experiences in New Book
For Samford University alumna Heather Brown ’08, a career devoted to wellness and digital media created an opportunity to help women build healthier, more intentional lives.
 
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Samford Once Again Ranks as Best Christian College in Alabama, Most Conservative
Niche’s 2027 rankings highlight “leading academic institutions that offer students an education and college experience rooted in Christian traditions and faith.”
 
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Beeson Divinity Alumnus Working to Alleviate Loneliness in Silicon Valley
Beeson Divinity School alumnus Dan Stockum is working to alleviate the "deep loneliness and isolation" of Silicon Valley.
 
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Putting Pharmacy Into Practice: Students Administer 4,191 Vaccines in One Week
Third-year Doctor of Pharmacy students at Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy administered 4,191 vaccines in one week through their IPPE course. The hands-on experience strengthened clinical, communication and patient care skills while serving the Birmingham community.
 
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Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, July 1-Sept. 30, 2026
The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from July 1 through Sept. 30, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
 
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Brock School of Business Announces 2026-27 Samford Startup Cohort
Samford Startup, the student-led business incubator housed in Samford University’s Brock School of Business, has announced its 2026-27 cohort. Through this experiential program, students explore what it takes to launch, grow and scale a business while building the confidence and creativity essential for entrepreneurial success. 
 
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Samford Constitution Day Lecture Highlights George Washington’s Role in American Self-Government
Samford University’s Department of History hosted historian Craig Bruce Smith on Sept. 16 for its annual Constitution Day lecture, exploring George Washington’s leadership during the American Revolution and his role in establishing the nation’s constitutional government.
 
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Samford Startup: Sela
Sela is a tech platform founded by senior finance majors Ty Nelson and Troup Wallace, who connect homeowners, businesses and real estate professionals with local college students for everyday projects.
 
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Samford Startup: Tanner Wages Photography
Tanner Wages, a senior journalism and mass communication double major, grounds her company in the belief that photography is more than images — it’s storytelling.
 
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Samford Startup: Labeled By Love 
Shelby Law, a junior entrepreneurship major, founded an online women’s clothing boutique offering curated, trend-forward styles designed to make getting dressed fun and effortless.
 
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Samford Startup: Devoted Ministry 
Reagan Johnson, a senior marketing and entrepreneurship double major, is the founder of Devoted Ministry, a faith-based brand designed to help college-age women deepen their relationship with the Lord.
 
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Samford Startup: Hardeman River Angling 
Mitchell Hardeman wants to showcase New England fly-fishing and the experience of local culture.  
 
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Grass Press Conference: Furman Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Samford head football coach John Grass met with the media Tuesday morning to recap last week's game against 18th-ranked Mercer and to preview this week's road SoCon game at Furman.
 
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Hull Earns SoCon Defensive Player Of The Week Honor
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford junior goalkeeper Peyton Hull was named the Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week when the league released its weekly women's soccer awards Tuesday afternoon.
 
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Samford Men’s Golf Places 12th At Furman Intercollegiate
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Samford men's golf team placed 12th at the Furman Intercollegiate, played Sunday and Monday at the Furman University Golf Club.
 
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Samford’s Ippolito Named SoCon Special Teams Player Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford junior place-kicker Ty Ippolito was named the Southern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week when the league released its weekly football awards Monday afternoon.
 
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Samford Soccer Earns 2-0 Win Over Tennessee Tech
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team picked up a 2-0 win over Southern Conference newcomer Tennessee Tech Sunday afternoon at Shauna Yelton Field.
 
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Samford Football Falls To No. 18 Mercer, 31-21
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford football team fell behind early and was unable to catch up in a 31-21 loss to 18th-ranked Mercer Saturday night at Pete Hanna Stadium.