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 and dedication through their civic life.
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 the 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.
Backstage at Oklahoma!: Where America’s First Great Musical Comes to Life
A behind-the-scenes journey through the School of the Arts' staging of Oklahoma!
Championing Public Education: Holden’s Journey to Statewide Impact
When Samford University alumnus Chad Holden, EdD ’18, steps into his new role as executive director of the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) on July 1, he will bring more than a title. He will bring perspective shaped by more than two decades in public education.
Setting the Tone: Division of Music Students Shine at Annual Honors Recital
The annual Honors Recital brought together faculty, families and peers to celebrate student musicians whose performances reflected artistic excellence and years of disciplined growth.
Samford Communication and Media Honor Societies Induct Students
Samford University’s Department of Communication and Media inducted 17 students into the Lambda Pi Eta and Kappa Tau Alpha honor societies during a ceremony held March 31.
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.
Men’s Golf Wraps Up Play At Wofford Invitational
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Samford men's golf team finished 11th at the Wofford Invitational, held Sunday through Tuesday at the Country Club of Spartanburg.
Samford Football to Host Spring Game Thursday Night
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford football team wraps up its spring practices as it culminates with the Spring Game on Thursday night at Pete Hanna Stadium. The game is set to kickoff at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.
Samford Baseball To Host No. 17 Mississippi State Tuesday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford baseball team will play host to the 17th-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Joe Lee Griffin Field. The game can be seen live on ESPN+.
Turner Earns SoCon Pitcher of the Week Honors
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Samford softball team is coming off a weekend where it hosted Western Carolina for a three-game series. The Bulldogs had two outstanding pitching performances from Makinley Turner, which earned her Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week honors when the conference office released their awards this afternoon.
