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Samford’s Center for Worship and the Arts Awards $10,000 to Support Six Faculty and Staff Projects
Samford University’s Center for Worship and the Arts has announced the recipients of the 2024-25 Engaging Worship Program. The program provides grant funding to support innovative ideas submitted by Samford faculty and staff on the topic of worship from a variety of disciplines, methods and theories. Now in its second year, the program enriches worship experiences, engages communities and inspires deeper connections between faith and artistic expression.
 
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Patient Experience in Focus: Samford Professor Courtney Haun's Study Published in Patient Experience Journal
A recent study by Courtney Haun, assistant professor and director of Samford University's undergraduate health care administration program, was recently published in the latest issue of Patient Experience Journal (PXJ), an international, open-access, peer-reviewed publication focused on research and proven practices related to understanding and improving patient experience.
 
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Judge Janice Rogers Brown to Speak at Samford University Concerning “Thoughts on Culture”
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Science will host the Colloquium on American Citizenship, Thursday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. The featured speaker, Judge Janice Rogers Brown, will present “Thoughts on Culture: Looking to the Past to Look to the Future”.
 
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Samford Office of Parent and Family Engagement Wraps up Summer Events to Welcome Class of 2028
This summer, Samford University’s Office of Parent and Family Engagement hosted six regional Welcome Parties and 23 Send Offs across the United States to welcome the class of 2028. New Bulldogs enjoyed games, food and fellowship as they prepared to transition to college.
 
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President Taylor Joins Alumnus Justin Stuckey’s Podcast in Full-Circle Moment
When Samford President Beck A. Taylor debuted his “Beck’s Bench” video series in August 2021, All-American high jumper Justin Stuckey became the first featured guest.
 
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Finch Featured in USA TODAY 2024 Affordable Housing Statistics Report
USA TODAY Homefront has published its 2024 report on affordable housing statistics which features real estate and financial experts from across the country, including Howard Finch, the Sara J. Krawczak Chair in Financial Management at Samford’s Brock School of Business.
 
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Sydney Moore Named Cumberland School of Law’s First Public Interest Fellow, Set to Enhance Awareness and Opportunities
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law is proud to announce its inaugural Public Interest Fellow, Sydney Moore. Driven by a passion for public interest law, Moore’s commitment to the field has only grown during her time at Cumberland. She aims to inspire and engage her fellow classmates, fostering greater awareness and enthusiasm for public interest law within the school.
 
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Dugan Inducted as AACP Fellow
Dee Dugan, professor of pharmacy practice at Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy, was accepted into the 21st cohort of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Academic Leadership Fellows Program for 2024-25.
 
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Samford Senior Receives Global Scholarship for Women Pursuing Commercial Real Estate Careers
Rising senior Katie Carlton has been selected as a scholarship recipient from the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network Foundation, a global organization that promotes business networking, industry research, leadership development and career outreach initiatives among women in commercial real estate.
 
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Samford School of Education to Honor Alumni in Annual Learning for Life Awards Dinner
Each year, Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education recognizes distinguished alumni and friends who exemplify leadership in the classroom, school administration, churches, mission organizations, nonprofits, businesses, volunteer organizations and more at the Learning for Life Awards Dinner. 
 
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Cumberland School of Law Ranks 5th in the Trial Advocacy National Gavel Rankings
Samford University Cumberland School of Law has been ranked 5th in the nation in the Trial Advocacy Gavel Rankings for 2023-24. Overall, Cumberland School of Law ranks 2nd in the nation since 2019.
 
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Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey to Headline Cumberland School of Law’s 2024 Jere F. White Jr. Trial Advocacy Institute
Samford University Cumberland School of Law, in partnership with the Alabama chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers, will host its premiere advocacy-based Continuing Legal Education (CLE) conference, the Jere F. White Jr. Trial Advocacy Institute, Nov. 8, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama. Greg Sankey, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), will serve as the keynote speaker.
 
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Faith in Action in the Sports Industry: Samford Students Serve at the Daniel Summit
This summer, several Samford University Brock School of Business students and leaders served at the Daniel Summit in Carlsbad, California. The Daniel Summit is a leadership conference that attracts hundreds of men and women within the sports and entertainment industries who share a common goal of using their platform for God.
 
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Princeton Review Ranks Cumberland School of Law Among Top 10 Law Schools in the Nation for Quality of Life and Resources for Women 
Samford University Cumberland School of Law was included in the Princeton Review's Best Law Schools 2024 list and ranked in the top 10 nationally in two specialized categories: 6th for Best Quality of Life and 9th for Greatest Resources for Women. 
 
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Beeson Divinity Studies celebrates 20 years since publication
This year marks 20 years since the release of the first of four volumes in the Beeson Divinity Studies series. Founding Dean Timothy George, who served as editor of the series, recently sat down to discuss this proud moment in Beeson history.
 
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When Real-World Education Holds Lifesaving Application
When Samford University’s School of Health Professions students say they apply what they learn in their program, they have the receipts to back it up.
 
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Sciacca Receives Alabama Council of the Arts Fellowship Grant
Geoff Sciacca, associate professor of Graphic Design at Samford University’s School of the Arts, has recently been awarded the Alabama Council of the Arts Fellowship Grant. This prestigious fellowship is designed to support and recognize the artistic achievements and professional commitment of individuals working across various disciplines, including arts education, craft, dance, design, media/photography, music, literature, theatre and visual arts.
 
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Samford Chemistry Department Receives Substantial Grant for Student Research
Samford University's Department of Chemistry has secured a significant grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), paving a pathway for their research in chemical dynamics and mechanisms.
 
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Bulldogs Fall To No. 15 Notre Dame
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team dropped a 6-0 decision to 15th-ranked Notre Dame Sunday evening at Shauna Yelton Field.
 
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Samford Soccer Set To Host No. 15 Notre Dame Sunday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team will play host to the 15th-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish Sunday evening at 6 p.m. at Shauna Yelton Field.
 
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Football Holds Second Scrimmage Of Preseason Camp
Birmingham, Ala. – With kickoff just over two weeks away, the Samford football team participated in the squad's second scrimmage of preseason camp at the Samford University Intramural Fields on Friday morning.
 
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Samford Opens Season With 3-1 Win Over Tennessee Tech
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University soccer team opened the 2024 season with an impressive 3-1 win over Tennessee Tech Thursday evening at Shauna Yelton Field.
 
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Volleyball Picked Second In SoCon Preseason Poll, Two Bulldogs Named Preseason All-SoCon
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Samford volleyball team was picked to finish second in the Southern Conference preseason poll, and a pair of Bulldogs were named to the preseason All-SoCon team when the league released its preseason poll and awards Wednesday afternoon.
 
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Bulldogs To Open Season By Hosting Tennessee Tech Thursday And #15 Notre Dame Sunday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University soccer team will open the 2024 season by playing host to Tennessee Tech Thursday at 6 p.m. and then hosting 15th-ranked Notre Dame Sunday at 6 p.m., both at Shauna Yelton Field.