
Samford Accounting Program Ranks in Top 40 Nationally Based on CPA Success Index
The accounting program in Samford University’s Brock School of Business has been recognized by Accounting Today as one of the leading programs in the U.S. based on the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Success Index.

Sara Erenda Balances Psychology Studies and Tennis at Samford
Samford sophomore psychology major Sara Erenda is making the most of her time as a student-athlete, balancing a rigorous academic schedule with the demands of competing at the Division I level in tennis.

Lindy Cleveland’s Story of Empowerment Through Unless U Inspires Samford Students
Lindy Cleveland, founder and director of Unless U, told a convocation gathering last semester how God led her to create a transformative program for adults with special needs. Her message resonated with students, faculty and staff alike, reminding everyone of the importance of caring for the overlooked and marginalized.

Samford Debate Team Performs Strongly at Texas Open Tournament
The Samford University debate team of Aaron Gill and Laurel Pack delivered a strong performance at the Texas Open Debate Tournament held at the University of Texas in Austin.

Social Work Study between Samford and Haigazian University Receives Funding from U.S. Embassy
Rachel Hagues and David Cecil, faculty members in Samford University’s Department of Social Work, have received funding from the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to launch a collaborative project with Haigazian University aimed at supporting social workers in Lebanon.

Fast Track, Full Circle: High School Student's Journey to Samford
Caroline Hurt, a high school senior from Milan, Tennessee, became the first incoming freshman accepted into Samford University’s new Fast Track in Sports Business program. The program offers an accelerated curriculum for students to earn both a BSBA and MBA in five years while gaining hands-on experience through an 18-month sports industry residency.

Samford Students Earn Multiple Awards at the Southeast Journalism Conference
Samford University’s communication and media students, along with staffers from The Samford Crimson, received several awards from the Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC), held last weekend at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi.

Sincerely, Samford Abroad: Top 5 Things to do in Sydney, Australia
My name is Sofi Johnson, and I am a junior studying business marketing and management at Samford. This past semester, I studied abroad through an affiliate program, CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Sydney, Australia. After living in Sydney for the last three months, I am excited to share my top 5 recommendations of things to do in Sydney, Australia

Brock School of Business Professor Provides Economic Forecast for State
Samford University professor Art Carden, a leading researcher on macroeconomics and three-time author, praised the Trump Administration’s push for deregulation but warned against overutilizing tariffs.

Cordell Hull Speakers Forum Features Former CIA and FBI Special Agent, Tracy Walder
Samford University Cumberland School of Law hosted its annual Cordell Hull Speakers Forum on Jan. 30. The 2025 lecture featured Tracy Walder, a former CIA and FBI special agent and author of The Unexpected Spy.

Phi Mu Goes to the Movies for Sweepstakes Win at Samford's 75th Step Sing
The diamond anniversary Step Sing featured 19 acts performing across three nights, witnessed by a livestream audience of more than 77,000 viewers in 43 countries.

Samford Celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month and Samford University plans to mark the occasion with several events for students, faculty and community members to enjoy. The Office of Student Success and Diversity (OSSD) is partnering with several departments across campus to provide important and exciting experiences that celebrate and acknowledge Black history.

Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy Dedicates RxBenefits Suite in College of Health Sciences
The school dedicated the new RxBenefits Suite on Jan. 29. Through its partnership with Samford, RxBenefits redesigned the suite for the Population Health Outcomes rotation, offering advanced training in pharmacy benefits management.

Singleton Wins Award for Groundbreaking Research on Black Journalism
William Singleton, assistant professor of communication and media at Samford, received the Newspaper Research Journal's Best Article Award for his work, “Must I follow the script? Professional objectivity, journalistic roles and the Black community journalist.”

Nobel Prize Winner Vernon Smith to Return to Samford
Samford will host Nobel Prize-winning economist Vernon L. Smith as a guest speaker on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 4 p.m. in Brock Forum at Dwight M. Beeson Hall. Smith will deliver a lecture featuring “The Theory of Moral Sentiments,” exploring the timeless insights of economist Adam Smith and their relevance to human behavior and modern-day society.

Pam and Bill Smith Inspire Students with Unique Gift
Bill Smith, a well-known Birmingham entrepreneur and community leader, announced the creation of a unique gift for Samford that will significantly impact future generations of Samford students.

State of the School Address: A Celebration of Gratitude
On Friday, Jan. 17, Dean Michael Crouch hosted the annual State of the School address for Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Focusing on gratitude, the event highlighted the school’s milestones, achievements, and impact on the community.

Samford Co-hosts Discussion on Criminal Justice Reform from a Christian Perspective
On Jan. 23, Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice to host a lecture featuring award-winning author, theologian and former federal prosecutor Matthew Martens, author of Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal.

Bulldog Bats Explode in Day Two At Troy
TROY, Ala. - The Samford softball was back in action for the second day of play at the Trojan Invitational. After going 1-1 yesterday, the Bulldog bats woke up in a big way in day two but the final result was the same as they fell to Tennessee State 12-9 before bouncing back with a 12-0 win over Troy tonight. The Bulldogs move to 2-2 on the season with the split today.

Bulldogs Extend Win Streak To Seven With Pair Of Victories Sunday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford men's tennis team extended its win streak to seven matches with a pair of 7-0 wins over Kennesaw State and Piedmont College Sunday afternoon at the Samford Tennis Center.

Women’s Tennis Earns 6-1 Win Over Belmont
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford women's tennis team earned a 6-1 win over the Belmont Bruins Saturday afternoon at the Samford Tennis Center.

Bulldogs Offense Held Down On Road at ETSU
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - The Samford men's basketball team hit the road in the Southern Conference as they looked for payback against ETSU tonight. The Bulldogs and Bucs were in a tight game throughout before the home side pulled away late as Samford fell 66-59. The Dogs fall to 19-6 with the defeat and 9-3 in SoCon play while ETSU moves to 15-10 overall.

Women’s Basketball Earns 65-49 Win Over Mercer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford women's basketball team picked up an impressive 65-49 win over Mercer Saturday afternoon in the Pete Hanna Center.

Bulldogs Split Softball Opening Day
TROY, Ala. - The Samford softball team opened its season today at the Trojan Invitational as they played two games in the morning against North Texas followed by Central Michigan. The Bulldogs fell late in their opener against the Mean Green before bouncing back to defeat the Chippewas in game two. Samford's record sits at 1-1 after their opening day while UNT moves to 2-1 and CMU sits at 0-3.