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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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Samford Ranked Best Value in Alabama, Among Nation’s Leading Private Universities
U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2027 Best Colleges highlights Samford's national reputation for academic quality and exceptional student outcomes.
 
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Two-Time Samford Alumnus Wayne Cook Named Alabama Thespians Troupe Director of the Year
Two-time Samford University alumnus Wayne Cook ’90, MDiv ’97, was named the Troupe Director of the Year by the Alabama Thespians, one of three awards given each year by the organization made up of theater teachers across the state.
 
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Woodke Examines Eighth Amendment Accountability in New Law Review Article
Lane Hines Woodke's latest scholarship explores how courts evaluate prison-condition claims and argues for a framework that protects constitutional rights.
 
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National Climate Scholar to Keynote Cumberland School of Law Land Use and Real Estate Development Symposium
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and Brock School of Business will partner to host Opportunities and Challenges in Real Estate and Sustainable Development, a half-day symposium on Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Lucille S. Beeson Law Library.
 
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Bulldogs Win Five-Set Thriller Over WCU
CULLOWHEE, N.C. – The Samford volleyball team won against Western Carolina 3-2 (26-24, 19-25, 21-25, 29-27, 18-16) on Friday evening at the Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center.
 
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Samford Football Set To Head Downtown To Take On UAB
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford football team will step out of conference play to take on the UAB Blazers Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham.
 
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Samford And Wofford Fight To 1-1 Draw
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team fought the Wofford Terrier to a 1-1 draw Thursday evening at Shauna Yelton Field.
 
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Bulldogs Fall in Four Sets at Western Carolina
CULLOWHEE, N.C. – The Samford volleyball team fell to Western Carolina 3-1 (18-25, 15-25, 25-20, 20-25) on Thursday evening at the Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center.
 
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The John Grass Show: Oct. 1, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Check out episode one of the John Grass Show, hosted by Molly Robinson. Hear Coach Grass recap last week's 45-7 win over VMI and preview this Saturday's game at UAB.
 
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Samford Soccer Set To Host Wofford Thursday Night
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team will play host to the Wofford Terriers Thursday at 6 p.m. at Shauna Yelton Field. The game can be seen live on ESPN+.