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Lettieri Named Academic All-American Trial Advocate by National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators 
Melina Lettieri, JD ’26, was named an Academic All-American Trial Advocate by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators (NALAE), recognizing excellence in academics, advocacy and leadership. 
 
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Brock School of Business Juniors Present Research at National Economics Conference
Three Brock School of Business students represented Samford University on a national stage, April 5–7, at the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 
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Birmingham-Southern Transfers: ‘Samford Was There When We Needed It the Most’
Two years ago, Samford University moved academic mountains to accommodate displaced students from Birmingham-Southern College. Another group of those transfers recently graduated.
 
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A Calling Beyond the Keys: Cooper leaves Samford a Leader Forged in Community
Samford graduate Briggs Cooper reflects on leadership, music and community shaping his journey.
 
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Seeing What We Overlook: Graphic Design Students Use Research to Challenge Everyday Assumptions
Samford graphic design students use research-driven design to reveal hidden risks and realities.
 
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Biochemistry Graduate Commissioned into U.S. Air Force, Prepares for Dental School
When Shaniya Jacobs-Lanier crossed the stage at Samford University’s commencement ceremony this spring, she was already preparing for her next major milestone.
 
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Samford Students, Faculty Serve Hispanic Community Through Holistic Health Expo
Samford University students and faculty partnered with local organizations to serve the Hispanic community at a recent health expo held at Primera Iglesia Bautista de Center Point, offering a holistic approach to care that combined medical education, screenings and spiritual support.
 
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Samford Graduate Nathan East Brings NFL Experience and Faith-Centered Perspective to Physical Therapy
For Nathan East, DPT ‘25, the path to physical therapy did not begin in a classroom or clinic, but on the field. From his own athletic experience to stepping onto an NFL field and back to the classroom, his journey shaped a personal calling toward athletic healing.
 
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A Creative Path, A Clear Calling: Art & Design Graduates Reflect on Their Time at Samford
New alumni from the School of the Arts share how community, mentorship and creativity shaped their time as Samford artists.
 
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Samford History Students Discover Faith, Community Through Sacred Harp Tradition
This semester, Samford history students taking Oral History: Family, Faith, Folklore and Food, taught by professor of history Jonathan Bass, stepped into a living tradition that has shaped Southern culture for generations: Sacred Harp singing.
 
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Celebrating 2026 Spring Commencement: 'Samford continues to thrive'
More than 1,400 students received their degrees, including Shannon Charis Boutwell receiving the President's Cup and Trinity Elizabeth Phillips receiving the Velma Irons Award.
 
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Prepared to Lead, Called to Serve: College of Health Sciences Graduates Celebrate Commencement
Samford’s College of Health Sciences held spring commencement ceremonies April 30–May 2, awarding 640 degrees across its four schools.
 
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Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy Celebrates 142 Graduates
McWhorter School of Pharmacy celebrated spring commencement ceremonies by recognizing 78 Doctor of Pharmacy and 64 undergraduate students.
 
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From Cumberland to U.S. Tax Court: Levi Wolff’s Path to Federal Judicial Experience
Levi Wolff, JD '26, knew he wanted to practice tax law. What he didn't anticipate was how quickly that interest would turn into a front-row education in the federal judiciary—taking him all the way to Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Tax Court.
 
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Samford’s Brock School of Business and Orlean Beeson School of Education Celebrate 2026 Graduates
Samford's Brock School of Business and Orlean Beeson School of Education gathered in the Pete Hanna Center to recognize more than 320 graduates during spring commencement.
 
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Prepared to Lead, Called to Serve: College of Health Sciences Graduates Celebrate Commencement
Samford University’s College of Health Sciences held its spring pinning, hooding and commencement ceremonies April 30–May 2. The college’s four schools — McWhorter School of Pharmacy, School of Health Professions, Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing and School of Public Health — awarded 371 bachelor’s degrees and 269 master’s or doctoral degrees.
 
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Examining Teacher Buy-In: Recent Doctoral Graduates Explore Character Education in Middle Schools
In the middle school years, when students navigate one of the most formative transitions in their education, character development can be both essential and challenging to implement. For Meghan Neil, EdD ’26, and Ann Pickens, EdD ’26, that reality shaped their doctoral research.
 
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Cumberland School of Law Commencement: Sessions Calls Future Lawyers to Serve as Constitution ‘Guardians’
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law recognized 157 graduates during spring commencement ceremony May 2 in Pete Hanna Center. Jeff Sessions, former U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General, delivered the keynote address.
 
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Samford Baseball Falls In Game Two To Wofford
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford baseball team dropped an 8-6 decision in the second game of a three-game Southern Conference series with Wofford Friday evening at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
 
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Four Bulldogs Earn SoCon Specialty Awards For Outdoor Season
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford head coach Rod Tiffin and three Bulldog student-athletes were honored when the Southern Conference released its postseason specialty awards for the outdoor season Friday afternoon.
 
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Shaw and Campbell Named to NFCA All-Region Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford softball team saw two of its star players earn individual honors yesterday as Olivia Shaw and Katie Campbell were named to the NFCA South-Region Team. Shaw earned second-team honors while Campbell was named to the third team yesterday afternoon.
 
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Bulldogs Walk Off Wofford For Game One Win
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Samford junior catcher Cade Carr scored from third base when freshman Eddie Marshall reached on a fielder's choice in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Samford baseball team walked off Wofford, 7-6, in the first game of a three-game Southern Conference series Thursday evening at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
 
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Samford Baseball To Host Wofford For Final SoCon Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford baseball team will wrap up its regular season with a three-game Southern Conference series against Wofford at Joe Lee Griffin Field. The teams are scheduled to play Thursday at 4 p.m., Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m.
 
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Samford Baseball Holds 11th-Annual Media Home Run Derby
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University baseball program held its 11th-annual Media Home Run Derby Wednesday at Joe Lee Griffin Field.