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Samford Welcomes First Cohort of Indonesian Medical Students for Master of Public Health Summer Residency
Eight medical students from Universitas Pelita Harapan in Indonesia came to Alabama for the inaugural summer residency of Samford’s Master of Public Health program. Over three weeks, they explored healthcare, culture and community health while discovering how factors beyond the hospital can shape health outcomes. Their journey offered a new perspective on public health across borders.
 
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Beeson Alumni in Military Chaplaincy: Ben Sprouse
As Samford University continues to honor the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, we continue a series highlighting alumni of Beeson Divinity School who serve their country in the field of military chaplaincy. This week, we highlight Brig. Gen. Ben Sprouse, U.S. Army Joint Chaplain, National Guard Bureau.
 
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Cumberland School of Law Class of 2029 Boasts Record Academic Credentials, Commitment to Service
Samford University's Cumberland School of Law welcomed 182 new students to campus this August as members of the Class of 2029, one of the largest and most academically accomplished classes in the school's history.
 
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A Lewisian Option: Apologetics, the Church and the Global Digital Culture
In this article from the 2026 Beeson magazine, Billy Graham Chair for Evangelism and Cultural Engagement Joshua Chatraw discusses the universality of digital technology and its impact on the global church.
 
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Casey Metoyer Connects Sport Science, Performance and Purpose
For Casey Metoyer, sport science involves turning data into decisions that help athletes perform their best. He brings this passion for knowledge and application to Samford University's new Master of Science in Performance and Applied Sport Science (MSPASS), where he helps students connect scientific principles with real-world performance. Beginning his first year as associate professor at Samford, Metoyer shares what led him to the field, what he enjoys about teaching and how experiences shape his classroom approach.
 
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Global Design Leaders Headline 2026-27 Architecture & Interior Design Lecture Series
Free public lecture series brings internationally recognized architects, designers and innovators to campus.
 
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Students Build Skills, Confidence and Community Through Cumberland School of Law's Foundational First-Year Summer Program 
This summer, nearly 40 entering law students participated in Cumberland School of Law's foundational First-Year Summer Program.
 
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Cowan Explores How Senses Shape Worship at International Fellowship of Scholars
Director of Samford's Center for Worship and the Arts joins global scholars to examine the role of embodied experience in worship. 
 
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Bright Ideas TBI Camp Connects Students, Survivors Through Collaborative Care
For three days each summer, students in majors across Samford University's College of Health Sciences step beyond the classroom to work directly with survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
 
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The Lamb and His Followers
In this story from the 2026 Beeson magazine, Beeson professor Sydney Park discusses how the worship seen in Revelation 7 impacts our worship here.
 
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Estate Gift to Establish Endowed scholarship Honoring Late Alumna Christina Mosley Furr
The legacy of Christina Mosley Furr '08 will continue inspiring future generations of Samford University students through a planned estate gift from her parents, Ronnie and Carol Mosley.
 
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Beeson Alumni in Military Chaplaincy: Mark Flores
As Samford University continues to honor the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, we continue a series highlighting alumni of Beeson Divinity School who serve their country in the field of military chaplaincy. This week, we highlight Major Mark Flores, Chief of Chaplain Service for the Central Virginia Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
 
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Cap and Cape Society Celebrates Scholarship’s Impact on Future Nurses
Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing’s Cap and Cape Society gathered this summer for an afternoon of fellowship, reflecting on the scholarship organization’s impact on future nurses.
 
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Samford Physical Therapy Graduates Excel on National Licensing Exam, Achieve 100% Pass Rate for First-Time Test Takers
Samford University’s 2026 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduates earned a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). The exam assesses the entry-level knowledge and skills required for physical therapy practice and provides a standardized measure of readiness for professional licensure.
 
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Samford Alumnus Brings Thousands of Students to Campus Through GENERATE Summer Camps
For J. Roger Davis '96, returning to Samford University each summer is more than a homecoming.
 
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Leadership, Service and Connection: Cumberland Alumnus Andy Pascual's Journey to the U.S. Army War College
Cumberland School of Law alumnus Lt. Col. Andy Pascual, JD '05, has been selected to attend the U.S. Army War College which highlights a unique connection to fellow alumnus Major General Bobby Christine, JD '95, the Judge Advocate General of the Army.
 
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Anna-Leigh Stone Named Sara J. Krawczak Chair in Financial Management, Honoring a Career of Scholarship and Service
Anna-Leigh Stone has been named the Sara J. Krawczak Chair in Financial Management at Samford University's Brock School of Business, a distinction recognizing her excellence in scholarship, teaching and service.
 
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The Witness of Armstead Herndon
In this piece from the 2026 Beeson magazine, Beeson professor and Global Center director David Parks reflects on the witness and legacy of Armstead Herndon, MDiv '19, who serves as the academic dean at Birmingham-Easonian Baptist Bible College and has spent much of his life serving in missions.
 
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Samford Soccer Scores Late To Pick Up 1-0 Win Over Georgia State
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team netted a late goal to remain unbeaten on the season with a 1-0 victory over Georgia State Thursday evening at Shuana Yelton Field.
 
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Cordes Named Preseason All-SoCon, Bulldogs Picked Sixth in Preseason Poll
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford senior outside hitter Ally Cordes was named preseason All-SoCon and the Bulldogs were picked to finish sixth in the coaches' preseason poll released by the league Thursday afternoon.
 
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Soccer To Host Georgia State Thursday Evening
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team will play host to the Georgia State Panthers Thursday at 6 p.m. at Shauna Yelton Field. Admission to the game is free and the contest can be seen live on ESPN+.
 
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Top Drawer Soccer Names Hull To National Team Of The Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Top Drawer Soccer (TDS) named Samford junior goalkeeper Peyton Hull to its National Team of the Week on Tuesday.
 
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Hull Named SoCon Defensive Player Of The Week
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 Football Hosts Media For PPK Competition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford football program held its annual preseason Media Day and Media Punt, Pass, Kick competition Friday at Pete Hanna Stadium and the Sullivan-Cooney Family Field House.