From Parents for Parents: Scholarship Renamed in Honor of Penny and Phil Kimrey
On September 9, Dr. Phil Kimrey, Samford’s Vice President for Student Affairs, announced his plans to retire after this academic year. Phil and his wife, Penny, are well known to many of us and to countless students.
Samford Parents Association Allocates Over $80,000 Toward Student Life Initiatives
During Samford University’s Family Weekend 2025, the Parents Association allocated over $80,000 through the Good Measure Fund to support student life initiatives, including scholarships, service retreats, and spiritual development programs. These efforts reflect a strong commitment to enhancing the student experience and fostering community, service, and faith on campus.
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.
From Parents for Parents: Why We Love Family Weekend
When our youngest daughter made the decision to attend Samford, we were more than thrilled. But we did not expect the blessings our family would receive and the connections we would build through this university.
From Parents for Parents: Family Weekend Concert
My husband and I prayed that our daughter’s college search would lead her to a place that felt like home and offered strong opportunities in the School of the Arts. After several exceptional tours, we visited Samford on a cloudless, summer day and immediately felt the community. The warmth of the campus and the people – from staff, to faculty, to students –created an indescribable bond. Our prayers for a university family were answered, and the three of us gained more than expected.
Samford’s Communication Sciences Department Advances Mission with New Listening and Spoken Language Initiative
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in Samford University’s School of Health Professions is launching the Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative, or LSL-FSI, made possible by a generous gift from the Hill family.
Samford Welcomes New Students at Move-In Day
Samford University welcomed new students in the class of 2029 during move-in days at the five first-year residence halls on central campus.
