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Samford Health Professions Students Commit to Their Calling
When 118 students in Samford University's School of Health Professions gathered in Reid Chapel for the annual Commitment to Calling Ceremony, it signified the beginning of their professional education and reflections on how they are called to use their gifts in service to others.
 
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Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Wins All-Star Regional Championship, Advances to Nationals
With the regional competition win, members of Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law’s national trial team will advance to the national round of the All-Star Bracket Challenge in San Antonio, Texas, in November.
 
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A Tradition of Connection: Alumni Gather for Cumberland School of Law Annual Reunion
Cumberland School of Law graduates returned to Birmingham to reconnect with classmates and friends, celebrate milestone reunions and honor distinguished members of the Cumberland community.
 
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Brock School of Business Dedicates New Sports Industry Program Space, Celebrates Expanded Analytics Center
Samford University's Brock School of Business welcomed students, faculty, donors, advisory board members, industry leaders and friends of the program on Oct. 2 to celebrate the dedication of the new Sports Industry Program student space and the expansion of the Andrews-White-Cooney Center for Sports Analytics.
 
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Samford Advances Sustainability, Environmental Stewardship through Local Research, Restoration and Education
For more than a decade, Samford faculty and students have studied the health of the Shades Creek watershed, helped reduce erosion and worked alongside community partners to protect local habitat.
 
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Atlanta Alumni Kick Off 10th Anniversary Celebrations for Regional Chapters
The Atlanta regional alumni chapter kicked off the first of seven celebrations honoring chapters reaching a decade of fellowship.
 
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Faith in Caring: Kristen Johnston Helps Future Nurse Practitioners Thrive
For Kristen Johnston, DNP, FNP-BC, nursing has always been about caring for people, whether at a patient's bedside or in the classroom.
 
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Samford Partners with Cedarworks Inc. to Present 13th Annual Lion's Den Business-as-Mission Event
Samford University and Cedarworks Inc. will host the 13th annual Lion’s Den pitch competition on Oct. 15 at The Harbert Center, advancing the Kingdom through Business-as-Mission entrepreneurship.
 
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Samford Debate Duo Claims Back-to-Back Tournament Championships
Samford debaters Maggi Kimbrell and Elise Eichholtz continued their impressive start to the competition season, winning the University of Kentucky debate tournament and securing their second consecutive tournament championship.
 
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School of Public Health Launches First School-Based Alumni Chapter
Samford University’s School of Public Health has officially launched its alumni chapter, creating new opportunities for graduates to stay connected, engage with faculty and students, network with fellow alumni and support the next generation of healthcare professionals.
 
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Samford University Reveals Alumni Award Honorees for 2026
Adam Graves, James Graham, T. Bob Davis and Kimeran and Bill Stevens make up this year's class of cherished alumni.
 
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Ten Years of Showing Up: Emma Taylor’s Lasting Impact on Theatre for Youth
Why seeing impact firsthand has fueled a decade of generosity.
 
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The October Stretch: What Your Student Needs From You Right Now
The beginning of the semester comes with a lot of excitement. New classes. New friends. New routines. Football games. So many campus events. And, of course, Family Weekend! But by October, college starts feeling a little less new and a lot more like real life.
 
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Beeson Divinity School Alumnus Jonathan Goode Starts Discipleship Ministry
Jonathan Goode and his wife, Ashley, have begun a discipleship ministry in the Atlanta area called "Fall and Be Free."
 
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Annual Picnic Celebrates Community, Competition and Samford Pharmacy Tradition
McWhorter School of Pharmacy students, faculty and staff gathered for the annual picnic, celebrating community and friendly competition. The third-year Doctor of Pharmacy class won the Bumgarner Cup, honoring beloved professor Gary Bumgarner and his legacy of mentorship and service.
 
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Samford Legacy League 2026 Fall Luncheon Celebrates an Abundance of Hope
More than 300 Legacy League members and supporters gathered at The Club in Birmingham for the 2026 Fall Luncheon, celebrating the organization’s mission of investing in Samford students. Centered on the theme “Abounding in Hope,” the event highlighted more than $465,000 in scholarships awarded to 27 students and welcomed keynote speaker Kelley Brown. As Legacy League begins its second century, the luncheon celebrated a legacy of generosity, encouragement and hope.
 
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Samford School of Education Certificate Project Empowers Librarian to Enhance Her School's Library
When Jennifer Northrup began her action research project as part of Samford University Orlean Beeson School of Education’s 18-hour Instructional Leadership Certificate, she wanted to answer a simple question: What would happen if students had a greater voice in shaping their school library?
 
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Samford Student Puts Classroom Learning into Practice at Hometown Hospital
This summer, Hagan Dietrich returned to the children’s hospital that first inspired her career goal. This time, she was there as an intern, putting what she has learned as a human development and family science (HDFS) major at Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education into practice.
 
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Bulldogs Take Down Bears 3-1
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford volleyball team defeated Mercer 3-1 (25-20, 25-15, 25-23, 25-15) on Tuesday evening at the Pete Hanna Center.
 
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Grass Press Conference: Chattanooga Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Samford head football coach John Grass met with the media Tuesday morning to recap last week's game at UAB and to preview this week's SoCon game at Chattanooga.
 
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Samford Softball to Host Inaugural Hit-A-Thon
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – As Samford softball prepares for its upcoming Hit-A-Thon, the Bulldogs are looking to raise $25,000 through pledges and donations to support the program.
 
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Trio of Bulldogs Named Preseason All-SoCon; Samford Tabbed Third in Preseason Poll
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Samford women's basketball team was picked to finish third in the Southern Conference preseason poll, while three Bulldogs were named on the Preseason All-SoCon team, the league office announced Tuesday morning.
 
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Samford Volleyball Set to Host Mercer in Tuesday Tilt
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team is set to host SoCon foe-Mercer on Tuesday in the Pete Hanna Center. First serve is set for 6:30 p.m. CST.
 
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Cordes Named SoCon Offensive Player Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford senior outside hitter Ally Cordes was named the Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week when the league released its weekly volleyball awards Monday afternoon.