Cumberland Law Professor William G. Ross Participates in U.S. House Hearing on Supreme Court Composition
William G. Ross, the Albert P. Brewer Professor of Law and Ethics, testified recently at a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives examining proposals to alter the number of Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Art Carden Expands National Influence Through Research and Media Engagement
Art Carden, Margaret Gage Bush Distinguished Professor of Economics at Samford University’s Brock School of Business, continues to grow his national and international presence through research, writing and media engagement.
Samford Physical Therapy Professor's New Book Explores the Intersection of Faith and Healing
As a professor and director of clinical education at Samford University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Dana Blake, DPT, has spent more than 30 years caring for patients and mentoring students facing illness, loss and uncertainty. Those experiences, along with a commitment to pray with and support others through difficult seasons, led Blake to co-author The Crucible of Illness with Birmingham-based physician Robert D. Marks.
McFarlin Research Gains National Attention for Anticipating the Rise of State Intellectual Property Laws for Artificial Intelligence
As state legislatures begin exploring how to regulate artificial intelligence, coverage from Law360 is highlighting the work of Samford University Cumberland School of Law Professor Tim McFarlin, whose scholarship has already helped chart the path for possible state copyrights and patents in AI-generated content.
Cumberland Law Professor Publishes on Physician Immigration Policy in Georgetown Immigration Law Journal
Maryam Stevenson, associate professor at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, is contributing to an important national conversation on health care access through her recent scholarly publication in the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal.
Samford’s Alicia Gilbert Emerges as Expert in Ongoing 340B Litigation
Research by Alicia Gilbert, assistant professor at Cumberland School of Law, is shaping national conversations on lawsuits redefining drug-industry oversight.
Samford Communication and Media Students, Faculty Explore Communication in an AI World at Regional Conference
Students and faculty from Samford University’s Department of Communication and Media participated in the 96th annual Southern States Communication Association (SSCA) Convention, April 8–12.
Howard College Honors Faculty and Staff with 2026 Dean’s Awards
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences recognized four faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, scholarship, advising and service during its April faculty meeting, celebrating their meaningful contributions to student success and the life of the college.
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, Jan. 1-March 31, 2026
The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from Jan. 1-March 31, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
Samford Law Professor Shapes National Debate on IRS Fraud Enforcement in Supreme Court Case
Cumberland School of Law Professor Tracey Roberts was recently cited in Bloomberg Law’s coverage of a pivotal tax enforcement case now before the U.S. Supreme Court, Hirsch v. U.S. Tax Court.
Samford Business Faculty Research Examines How Wearable Health Devices Shape Consumer Well-Being
Wearable health devices like Oura, Whoop, Dexcom Stelo and Apple Watch are generating unprecedented data on sleep, glucose, heart rhythms and stress, yet a study co-authored by Mary P. Harrison of Samford University’s Brock School of Business finds a growing disconnect as health care systems remain focused on episodic, reactive care, creating real consequences for consumers.
Cumberland School of Law Recognizes Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship
Cumberland School of Law faculty were recognized for their impact in the classroom, mentorship of students and contributions to legal scholarship.
Samford Business Faculty Member Highlights Faith-Centered Approach to AI in New Article for The Gospel Coalition
As AI continues to transform industries worldwide, Darin White, Margaret Gage Bush Distinguished Professor of Business at Samford University Brock School of Business, is encouraging students and professionals to think carefully about its impact.
Carson’s Analysis of the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Continues to Draw National and International Attention
The debate over the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) continues to shape U.S. foreign policy nearly 25 years after its passage. Scholarship by Carlissa Carson, assistant professor of law at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, remains an important part of that conversation.
American Constitutional Law, Eighth Edition, Authored by Cumberland School of Law’s Brannon P. Denning, Released
The newest edition of Denning's American Constitutional Law: Powers and Liberties builds on the strong foundation established in prior versions while offering timely updates that reflect the evolving landscape of constitutional law.
Cumberland School of Law Professor Lane Woodke Coauthors New Edition of Experiencing Employment Discrimination Law
Lane Hines Woodke is a coauthor of the newly released second edition.
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2025
The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2025, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
AI, Authorship and the Law: McFarlin’s Scholarship Explores New Frontiers
As artificial intelligence reshapes creative industries, questions about intellectual property are becoming increasingly urgent. Tim McFarlin, professor at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, is tackling a cutting-edge aspect: whether there could be state copyrights and patents in AI-generated creations.
