School of Education Celebrates Student Achievement at Annual Awards Ceremony
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education held its annual awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 15, celebrating students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership and character.
Save the Date: Faith and Culture Summit Coming February 2027
Samford University families are invited to mark their calendars for a new campus event designed to deepen faith and foster meaningful conversation. The inaugural Faith and Culture Summit will take place Feb. 26-27, 2027, offering students, parents and guests a weekend focused on exploring practical apologetics and biblical truth in today’s complex cultural landscape.
University Counseling Staff Completes Certification to Better Support Students
The Samford CARES staff continues to develop its commitment to holistic campus care by investing in the long-term formation of students’ emotional, relational, spiritual and academic flourishing through a recent certification for all full-time counselors.
Samford Sport Administration Students Earn Top Honors at National Conference
Students from Samford University’s School of Health Professions earned top recognition at the Dr. Samantha Roberts Case Study Competitions during the 2026 Applied Sport Management Association Conference. Held Feb. 11-13 at Temple University in Philadelphia, the conference brought together faculty, students and industry leaders from across the country to share research and applied sport management practices.
Three Questions to Ask Your Student About Academic Success
As midterms approach, the Academic Success Center at Samford University is encouraging families to check in with their students about academic progress. In this Q&A, Bridget Rose, assistant dean of the Academic Success Center, shares three simple but important questions parents can ask this month: Have you checked your midterm grades? How has your attendance been? Have you met with your academic adviser? These conversations can help students identify challenges early, understand course expectations and stay on track for registration and future semesters. Rose also explains what midterm grades mean, why attendance policies matter and how advising appointments support long-term success.
Helping Students Find Their Path: Inside the Career Development Center
As students begin thinking about majors, internships and life after graduation, the Samford University Career Development Center is ready to help at every stage. In this Q&A, Dora Ditchfield, director of the Career Development Center, and Julie Boyd, director of Parent and Family Engagement, discuss when students should first visit the center, how advisors guide those who are unsure about their major, and the many resources available—from resume reviews and mock interviews to internship support and alumni networking. They also share practical ways parents can encourage students to take ownership of their career planning and make the most of Samford’s personalized advising.
Samford Physician Assistant Students Record 100% Pass Rate on National Certification Exam
Samford University’s 2025 physician assistant (PA) cohort earned a 100% first time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), finishing nine points above the national average. The accomplishment highlights the students’ steady preparation and the dedication of the program’s faculty and staff.
