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Samford Celebrates Lead with Love Week
Leadership, Empowerment and Service: Samford Recognizes Women’s History Month
Samford Alumnus Delivers Big Moments for FedEx During Super Bowl LIX
Annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium Recognizes 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
Preserving Black History: Samford’s Stories of Courage and Legacy
Samford Streamlines Path for Community College Transfers Through Expanded Partnerships
Samford Celebrates Black History Month
Singleton Wins Award for Groundbreaking Research on Black Journalism
Samford Alumna and Communication Studies Faculty Member Collaborate on Body Liberation Publication
Samford Honors Dr. King’s Legacy Through Service
Samford University Honors First-Generation College Students
Samford University Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Samford University Welcomes the 2024-25 Ragland Scholars Cohort
Samford University Observes Disability Awareness Month
Cumberland School of Law Announces the Inaugural Cumberland Connection Law School Immersion Program
Holley Wins Best Paper Award for Piece on First Black Female CPA to Earn PhD
Samford University to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Samford’s School of Education Hosts 3rd Annual Diversity Forum
New Partnership Empowers Samford Education Students to Have Difficult Conversations
"The Dream Deferred" Art Exhibition Unveiled on Campus
A Decade of Impact: the Samford Black Alumni Association
SamfordGlobal Brings the World to Campus
Samford Celebrates Women’s History Month
The Legacy of Samford’s Ladies: Women’s History in the Archives
Staying Rooted: Physical Therapy and the Cincinnati Reds
Nationally Recognized Voting Rights Attorney, Khanna, Addresses 30th Annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium
Meet De'Janae Tookes, the Office of Student Success and Diversity’s Newest Member
Samford PA Student Initiates Inclusive Health Care Technology in the Classroom
Celebrating Black History Month at Samford
Students Ready to Serve at Civil Rights Landmark
Samford Alumna Celebrates Heritage Through Family Business and Community Leadership
Samford Hosts Navajo Christian Scholar and Activist for Native American Heritage Month
A Purposeful Community: Meet This Year’s Ragland Scholars
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Samford University Welcomes Prisca Collins as New Chair of Department of Physical Therapy
Listening, Speaking and Teaching the Subject of 2023 Diversity Forum
Samford to Host 2023 Diversity Forum
First Lady and Second Fiddle: A Conversation with Julie Taylor
The Continued Art of Bridge Building Between Samford and Miles College
Micah Fellows Remind Birmingham of Historic Collegeville’s Forgotten Past and Permanent Significance
Global Engagement Office and Student Affairs to Host Global Connections Fair 2023
State of the State’s Water: Why Women Should Care Event Inspires Students to Act
Samford Professor Invited to White House for Screening of Movie Till
Celebrating Women’s History Month at Samford
Nationally Recognized Expert on Prison Conditions Headlines 29th Annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium
Samford Hosts Discussion on Water Crisis
Samford Preserves and Honors Black History
Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives Welcomes Inaugural Diversity Faculty Fellows
Celebrating Black History Month
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Through Acts of Service
How Samford University and Miles College are Partnering to Bridge the Gap
Diversity Development Grants Seek to Achieve Samford’s Vision
Samford Launches Race, Ethnicity and Social Justice Minor
Samford University Pays Homage To First-Generation College Students
Samford University’s Global Engagement Office to Host International Education Week
Samford Observes Native American Heritage Month
Samford to Host Book Discussion with New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Teege
Samford Observes Disability Awareness Month
Meet This Year’s Ragland Scholars
Samford’s Ministry Training Institute Expands Reach
Intro to IMPACT (i2i) Welcomes Class of 2026
Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives Annual Report, 2021-2022
Samford Welcomes Back David Presley
Samford Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Samford Celebrates Juneteenth
New Scholarship Provides Support for Underrepresented Business Students at Samford
Samford to Host 2022 Diversity Forum
Now Accepting Applications for Inaugural Diversity Faculty Fellowship
Impacting Future Leaders: A Conversation with James Jefferson
Robin D. Snyder Endows Fund in Support of Ragland Scholars Program for Samford Multicultural Students
Samford Appoints Tyshawn Gardner to Lead Preministerial Scholars Program
Samford Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Month 2022
Samford Celebrates Lead with Love Week 2022
Department of Teacher Education Hosts Urban Education Seminar
Samford Plans to Celebrate Women's History Month
Mississippi Mass Choir to Perform Free Concert at Samford
Haun Named a 2022 Leader in Diversity by BBJ
Samford University Dedicates Racial Reconciliation Memorial
Samford Celebrates Black History Month 2022
Samford Displays “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in Recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Thomas Featured as an Emerging Leader in Birmingham Education and Workforce Development
Bains, Students Expand Site Dedicated to Birmingham’s Sacred Spaces
Gordon Participates in Launch, Prestigious EY Internship Program Emphasizing Diverse Perspectives 
Meet the First Class of Samford’s Ragland Scholars
Samford Research Examines Media Characterizations of Interactions Between Police, Black Girls and Women
IMPACT Peer Mentoring Program Participates in Nashville Excursion
The Power of Mentoring
Haun Shows Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Williams Explores Redemptive Message of Epistle to the Galatians
Miller Book Focuses on Sustaining Black Music and Culture During COVID-19
Williams Accepted for Jackie Robinson Impact Program
McWhorter School of Pharmacy Celebrates its Most Diverse Class in School History
Anthony Overton Appointed to State Charter School Commission
Samford Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (2021)
Overton Named Wallace-Carver Fellow
Women in Sports Study Publicized by International Media Outlet Sports Business Journal
Redemptive Kingdom Diversity Author Jarvis Williams to Speak Sept. 30
CCCU Grant Supports Samford Programs Aimed at Empowering Middle and High School Students from Latin American Countries
Samford Awarded Community Foundation Grant for Advanced Placement STEM Success Project
Cumberland School of Law Welcomes the Most Diverse Class in School History
A Passion for Human Rights Shines Through Career of Alumna Carolyn Johnston
I Was Born for This: Cumberland’s Advocacy Program and a National Scholarship Help Make One Law Student’s Dream a Reality
Physics Alumna Named NSF, GEM/Intel Fellow
Womack Named AAF-Birmingham Student of the Year
Thornton Named One of the Nation’s First Magistrate Judges Association Fellows
Womack Earns American Advertising Federation’s Mosaic Award
Samford Celebrates Graduation of STEM Scholars
Samford Celebrates Day of Spanish
“Times Get Tough, I Get Tougher”: One Graduate’s Motto Aids Her Through Life and Law School   
Black Women Speak Through Student Film
Believe In Yourself: Vivian Cunningham Earns Samford Degree at 78
A Moment of Introspection: Recognizing Negative Self Biases
Samford’s Task Force on Racial Justice Releases Final Report
Love and Leadership in the Public Square: Keith Caps Off Lead with Love Series
Miller to Lead Conversation About Racial Identity, Albinism May 2
In Memoriam: Honoring the Life of Billie Jean Young
Samford Announces New Scholars Experience for Multicultural Students
Why Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives at a Christian University?
Samford Hosts Women’s History Month Event to Inspire and Empower Young Leaders
$1 Million Grant Extends STEM Program for Transfer Students
In New Book, DeVries Tells Global Economic Story Through History of Cairo Suburb
Cumberland School of Law Alumna Appointed as First Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for National Law Firm
Bass Celebrates 20 Years of Acclaimed Book
Grants Support New Bass Courses, Writing on Race
Davis Earns Hull Fund Grant for Christian Scholarship
Musical Theatre Alumna Uses Creative Talent to Promote Black-owned Businesses
Tew Contributes to Book on History of Women in the Southern Baptist Convention
Sister of Bombing Victim Shares Hopeful Message
Owens Selected for White House Historical Association Slavery Project
A Heart for A March: DeVries Reveals Connections Between Protest Movements
Miller Preparing Two Books, Virtual Seminar and Course on Race in Popular Culture and Media
New Courses Will Address African American Experience, Race in Popular Media
Samford Core Curriculum Addresses Racial Justice
Faculty Podcast Celebrates Music Heritage of Alabama
Samford University’s Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives Creates Two New Positions
Racial Justice at Samford: A Conversation with Denise Gregory
Samford Announces Membership of New Task Force on Racial Justice
Samford Shares Update on Task Force on Racial Justice
Samford Announces New Task Force, Affirms Commitment to Racial Diversity
New Memorial Affirms University’s Commitment to Remembrance and Reconciliation
History Students Help Preserve Memories of Rosedale Community
Lead With Love Unites Campus for Conversations on Inclusivity and Kindness
Samford’s Minority Youth Science Academy Encourages Early Exposure to Careers in STEM
Samford Students Attend National Student Leadership Diversity Convention
Samford’s Alondra Hampton Earns Prestigious Jesse Jackson Fellows-Toyota Scholarship
Samford To Host Minority Youth Science Academy June 17-20
Owens Earns Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
Monique Witherspoon Named Orlean Beeson School of Education Assistant Dean
James Hornsby Elected Samford University’s 2018-19 SGA President
Symposium Explores Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Samford Honors Audrey Gaston Howard Award Recipients at Annual SBAA Luncheon
Samford Names 15 New Student Ambassadors
Samford To Host Symposium on King, Race and America’s Future April 16-17
Journalist Roy S. Johnson Shares His Journey, Life Lessons
Samford Alumnus Eric Motley Shares the Impact of Hope in Community
Alumna Vanessa Gray Challenges Pharmacy Students to Be Great
Samford Graduate Fulfills Dream to Attend Med School after NFL Stint
Chew Earns Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award
Samford Will Host Distinguished Journalist Roy S. Johnson March 6
Biologist Tyrone Hayes To Present March 22 Lecture Honoring Howell, McLaughlin
Cheri Beasley to Speak at 2018 Thurgood Marshall Symposium
Samford Alumnus DeMarcus Covington Helps Patriots to Super Bowl Appearance
Young To Present One-Woman Play on Fannie Lou Hamer Feb. 13
Howard Recalls His Mother, Samford's First African-American Student, as Quietly Courageous
Samford Commemorating 50th Anniversary of Integration with Special Honors, Events
Samford Faculty, Students Find Role for Mushrooms in Cleaning Wastewater
Films, Events, Leadership Emphasis Highlight Women’s History Month Celebration
Civil Rights Topic of March 2 Thurgood Marshall Symposium
Samford Students Experience New Museum of African American History and Culture
Samford Student Leaders Explore Cross-cultural Competencies in ‘Renew’ Training
Phipps to Speak at Commencement
Samford to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Panel Discussion on Race and Law Set for Oct. 6 at Samford
Samford Ranked Tops in Alabama by Wall Street Journal
Vargas Tells Story of Immigration, Obstacles and the American Dream
Samford to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Vargas, Other Events
JMC Student Earns National Public Relations Scholarship
Samford's Seoposenwe Taking Olympics by Storm
Nursing School Receives Grant to Prepare Family Nurse Practitioners Committed to Practicing in Underserved Areas
Herrera Earns Congressional Hispanic Caucus Internship
Sanders Named Fellow by American Academy of Nursing
Samford’s Minority Youth Science Academy Receives Grant from Jack and Jill, Inc.
Just Mercy: Equal Justice Initiative Founder to Present Davis Lecture Oct. 4
Berry, Gregory, Hynds Honored for Research, Teaching
Samford’s James Bradberry Selected in Second Round of NFL Draft
Annual Samford Black Alumni Association Luncheon Raises Funds for Minority Scholarships
Elder Named Dean of Samford School of Public Health
‘Racism, if not confronted, will destroy us,’ Church Bombing Survivor Warns
Events to Highlight Women’s History Month at Samford
Ferguson Honored by Alabama Germany Partnership
Chew Produces Free Video Series on Effective Teaching
Samford to Host "STEM Girls Rock" Feb. 20
National Racial Reconciliation Conference to Take Place March 3–4 at Samford
Samford Schedules Black History Month Programs
Samford Ranks in Top 50 for Value
Parents of Missing Students Say They Will Never be Quiet
 
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