Purposeful Advocacy: Maya Shah Serves at Cumberland School of Law’s 2025-26 Public Interest Fellow
Third-year law student Maya Shah walks the halls of Cumberland School of Law, she carries more than textbooks and case briefs—she carries a deep, personal commitment to justice and compassion. As the 2025–26 public interest fellow, Shah is channeling her experiences and values into a career that uplifts others, especially those navigating life’s most difficult challenges.
Samford Debate Excels at Season’s First Tournament
Samford University’s debate team opened its season with a strong performance at the 55th Annual JW Patterson Debates, hosted by the University of Kentucky.
Samford Dedicates Residence Halls in Tribute to Trailblazer Audrey Lattimore Gaston Howard, Philanthropist Marvin L. Mann
Samford University dedicated two first-year residence halls in honor of civil rights pioneer Audrey Lattimore Gaston Howard and philanthropist Marvin L. Mann, weaving their legacies into the daily rhythm of campus life.
Loving Language: A Conversation with Beeson Alumna Hannah Barry
Read how Hannah Barry, MATS '25, is using her love of the biblical languages to serve the Lord.
From Law School to the Courthouse: Cumberland School of Law Graduates Earn Prestigious Judicial Clerkships
For a select group of Cumberland School of Law students, the first stop in a legal career will not be a law firm or a
business or a district attorney’s office but a judge’s chambers in a courthouse. Recent graduates have once again
secured highly competitive judicial clerkships, continuing Cumberland’s tradition of placing graduates in these
formative positions.
Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Finishes as National Finalist in Prestigious Battle of the Experts Mock Trial Competition
Samford University Cumberland School of Law’s national trial team traveled to Philadelphia for the prestigious Battle of the Experts mock trial competition and finished as the national finalist.
Samford Recognized as National Leader in Undergraduate Teaching, Best Value
U.S. News & World Report recognizes Samford University among the top universities in the country for Best Value and Best Undergraduate Teaching. These rankings place Samford first among all colleges and universities in the state of Alabama.
Samford Alumna Finds Calling in Writing and Ministry Through Social Media
When Katherine Catlett ’22 graduated from Samford University with a degree in communication studies, she knew she wanted to be a writer.
Samford Partners with Cedarworks Inc. for 12th Annual Lions Den Business-as-Mission Event
Samford University will partner with Cedarworks Inc. to present the 12th annual Lions Den pitch competition. The event will be held Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 a.m. on the campus of Highlands College.
Moffett & Sanders Professor Advocates for Critical Diabetes Funding in Washington
Annette Hess, Ph.D., a Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing faculty member, joined American Diabetes Association advocates in Washington, D.C., to help secure $2.33 billion in the fiscal 2026 bill to sustain diabetes research and prevention programs.
Cumberland School of Law Announces its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Each year, Cumberland School of Law recognizes accomplished alumni through the Distinguished Alumni Awards. The honorees will be recognized at the law school's alumni reception on October 24.
Samford Freshman Mason Currier Sets Alabama Birding Record
While most students spent their senior year of high school preparing for graduation, Mason Currier was busy making history, one bird at a time.
Cumberland School of Law Rises in American Bar Association Ranking, Placing #6 in the Nation for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Moot Court
The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Law Student Division has published its Top Competition Champions for 2024-25. Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law is ranked 6th in the nation for its excellence in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and moot court competitions, rising two spots from the previous year’s ranking.
Samford’s School of Education Celebrates Teacher Education Candidates in Honorary Ceremonies
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education hosted two ceremonies honoring teacher education candidates—the Lamp of Learning ceremony and the Kappa Delta Pi initiation—on Sept. 10.
Samford Preparing for Homecoming Weekend Festivities Nov. 7-8
The Samford University Alumni Association is excited to host the 20205 Homecoming Weekend on Nov. 7-8.
Samford University School of Health Professions Adds a New Master’s Degree in Performance and Applied Sport Science
School of Health Professions Department of Kinesiology Master of Science in Performance and Applied Sport Science (MSPASS) is a 35-credit hour graduate degree that will prepare students for careers in sport science, focusing on using scientific data and decision-making to enhance athletic performance, optimize recovery and reduce injury risk. The program is now accepting applicants for its inaugural cohort to start in the fall 2026 term.
Samford University Announces Record Enrollment for Fall 2025
Blending another record-breaking freshman class with extraordinary student retention success, Samford opened the 2025 fall semester with its largest-ever enrollment of 6,324 students.
Children’s of Alabama Internship and Legal Immersion Summer Program Confirm Career Path for Samford Student Ella Ingram
For Ella Ingram, a senior public health major at Samford University, this summer brought two transformative experiences that worked together to shape her future: an internship at Children’s of Alabama and participation in a legal immersion program on campus. Both opportunities gave her a clearer vision for a career that blends health care, law and advocacy.
Bulldogs To Host The Citadel Thursday For Shauna’s House Game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team will play host to The Citadel for this year's Shauna's House game Thursday at 4 p.m. at Shauna Yelton Field. The game can be seen live on ESPN+.
Bowman Named To Conference Preseason Team
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Emily Bowman was named to the Southern Conference's preseason all-Southern Conference Team in a release from the conference office Wednesday morning.
Bulldogs Selected Third, Two Named to All-SoCon Team
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -The Samford men's basketball team was picked to finish third in the Southern Conference Preseason Coaches poll released by the conference office this afternoon. The Bulldogs also had two players, Jadin Booth and Dylan Faulkner, named to the All-SoCon team.
Soccer To Host 10th-Annual Shauna’s House Game Thursday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team will host its 10th-annual Shauna's House game Thursday at 4 p.m. when the Bulldogs take on The Citadel.
Hatcher Meets With The Media: Mercer Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Samford head football coach Chris Hatcher met with the media Tuesday to talk about last week's game against Furman and preview this week's road game at Mercer.
Samford Men’s Tennis Has Good Showing At Second Samford Invite
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Over the weekend, the Samford men's tennis team hosted its second Samford Invite of the fall season at the Samford Tennis Center.
