Former Samford Provost, Business Professor Mike Hardin Reflects on a Career of Leadership and Learning Ahead of Retirement
After more than four decades in higher education, J. Michael Hardin, professor of quantitative analysis, will retire at the end of the spring semester, concluding a career defined by academic leadership, scholarly impact and service.
A Career of Purpose: Reflections from Professor and Former Dean Howard Finch as Retirement Approaches
Howard Finch, Sara J. Krawczak Chair in Financial Management and former dean of Samford University’s Brock School of Business, has built a distinguished career marked by thoughtful leadership, academic rigor and a lasting impact on students. He will retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 academic year.
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.
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.
A Full Circle Season: Samford Employee Prepares to Graduate While Her Daughter Begins Her Samford Journey
For Sie Clay, this season in her life represents both an ending and a beginning. As she prepares to graduate with her Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) through Samford Online, her daughter, Samara, is completing her freshman year studying Human Development and Family Science (HDFS).
Cumberland School of Law Receives $1 Million Gift to Endow Fellowship in Real Estate Law, Names Inaugural Student Fellow
Gift from alumnus Deno P. Dikeou will support students interested in engaging in real estate, policy analysis and related educational pursuits. Second-year law student Cameron Givianpour has been named the inaugural student fellow.
Samford Celebrates Unsung Heroes with 2026 Medallion Awards
Samford’s 2026 Medallion Award recipients—a quartet of silent heroes from across the Birmingham area—exemplify kindness through their civic dedication.
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.
School of Health Professions Honors 2026 Preceptors of the Year
Samford’s School of Health Professions honored two clinical leaders with Preceptor of the Year awards. PA students selected Jody St. Clair, PA‑C, and Matthew Lenhard, MD, as 2026 recipients.
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’s Christenberry Planetarium Brings Community Together to Experience Artemis II Mission
As NASA’s Artemis II mission safely returned to Earth on April 10, marking the successful completion of humanity’s first crewed journey around the moon in more than 50 years, the Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium at Samford University is reflecting on its role in helping the Birmingham community experience the historic moment.
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.
Unite Samford: 'God is Moving in This Generation!'
About 3,500 gathered to pray and worship inside Pete Hanna Center as part of the Unite US revival movement.
Samford's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Honors 2026 Graduates and Award Recipients
Samford University’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science recently recognized the achievements of its students during an annual awards ceremony held on April 9 honoring graduating seniors, departmental award recipients, honor society inductees and students receiving academic distinctions.
Inside the NFL Combine: Mason King’s Externship at the Intersection of Law and Athletics
Mason King, a third-year student at Samford University Cumberland School of Law, is spending his final spring semester as a legal extern and marketing/operations assistant with United Athlete Sports, providing a hands-on experience at the intersection of law, athletics and compliance.
From Classroom to Runway: Theatre Students Bring Modern Kimono to Life
Design students transform global research and creative risk into striking wearable art.
Beeson Divinity School Names Jacob and Suzanne Simmons Alumni of the Year
Jacob and Suzanne Simmons have been named Alumni of the Year by Samford's Beeson Divinity School. Jacob '06, MDiv, MBA '09, serves as pastor of Hope Community Church in Birmingham, while Suzanne '08, MDiv '11 is a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) educator at UAB Hospital.
Troup/Liakonis Honored On SoCon Women’s Tennis Postseason Team
SPARTANBURG. S.C. – The doubles pairing of Hailey Troup and Eleni Liakonis were honored when the Southern Conference released its postseason women's tennis awards Wednesday afternoon.
Multiple Bulldogs Honored On SoCon Men’s Tennis Postseason Teams
SPARTANBURG. S.C. – A total of five members of the Samford men's tennis team were honored when the Southern Conference released its postseason men's tennis awards Wednesday afternoon.
Engel Named SoCon Golfer Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford junior golfer Grace Engel was named the Southern Conference's Golfer of the Week when the league released its weekly women's golf awards Wednesday afternoon.
Trio Of Bulldogs Earn SoCon Weekly Honors
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Three Samford student-athletes earned Southern Conference Athlete of the Week honors when the league released its weekly track and field awards Wednesday afternoon.
Bulldogs Pull Off Historic Upset of #2 Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford softball team hosted Alabama tonight at the Samford Softball Stadium. The Bulldogs pulled off a historic upset as they defeated the #2/#3 Crimson Tide 3-2 with a fifth inning rally and held on to capture their first win over Alabama since 1997 and earn the win over their highest ever ranked opponent. The Bulldogs move to 19-26 on the season and remain in second place in the Southern Conference at 8-4.
Samford Baseball Falls To No. 17 Mississippi State
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford baseball team dropped an 11-1 decision in seven innings to 17th-ranked Mississippi State Tuesday night at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
