Samford’s School of Education Celebrates Teacher Education Candidates in 10th Annual Lamp of Learning Ceremony
Thirty-nine teacher education candidates took the next step in their preparation to become educators during the 10th annual Lamp of Learning ceremony hosted by Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education.
Finding Friendship in the Wild Wood: Theatre for Youth Students Discover the Heart Behind a Beloved Classic
Meet the students bringing humor, heart and adventure to the Wild Wood.
Cumberland School of Law Trial Team Reaches National Semifinals at First Chair Competition
The team of second-year law students, Caleb New and Claire Roberts, finished as national semifinalists in their first national trial competition and tied for the Professionalism Award.
Recovering the “Gift” of Grief: Beeson Divinity School Alumnus Publishes Book to Help Believers Grieve Well
Beeson alumnus Randy Hemphill has spent years helping people grieve well. Now, he's turned that ministry into a helpful book for church leaders and others.
Music Education Student Finds Her Rhythm at Samford
Service dog Goose helps freshman Mackenzie Robertson build confidence and connection in the Marching Bulldogs band.
Samford Debate Duo Wins Novice Division to Open Debate Competition Season
Samford University debaters Maggi Kimbrell, a junior political science major, and Elise Eichholtz, a junior philosophy major, opened the 2026-27 debate season with an undefeated run, winning the novice division at the George Mason University season opener.
Jonathan Rodgers Begins New Chapter as University Carillonneur
The new appointment positions music professor Jonathan Rodgers to carry one of Samford's most enduring traditions into the future.
Beeson Divinity School Honors Our Risen Lord Donors
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School recently welcomed the donors who funded the Our Risen Lord full-tuition scholarships to campus, allowing them to meet with scholarship recipients and hear how their faithful giving has impacted current and future ministers of the Gospel.
Samford Pharmacy Student Dezirae Cunningham Promotes Vaccine Confidence Through Schweitzer Fellowship
Second-year pharmacy student Dezirae Cunningham is turning her passion for serving others into action as a 2026-27 Albert Schweitzer Fellow, leading a community-based project to increase vaccine awareness and confidence among young adults.
Samford Alumnus Embraces God’s Direction in Business and Devotion to Community
Jordan Ciervo’s story is one full of unexpected twists and turns, following where God has called him in his life. From choosing the school where he would eventually graduate in 2006 to spending 20 years owning and operating a business in Southern California, Ciervo has learned that the Lord’s plans do not always align with our own.
Wendell Berry Followed Jesus
Beeson alumnus Jason Varnadore, MDiv '21, rector of St. David's Anglican Church in South Carolina, pays tribute to Wendell Berry, who died Aug. 31.
Church Music Alumnus Returns to Samford to Shape Worship at Beeson Divinity School
After 15 years of ministry across the Southeast, Jeremy Moore '13 has returned to Samford University to serve as chapel music leader for Beeson Divinity School.
Enrollment Surge Propels Samford University to Record Heights
Samford University opened the 2026 fall semester with 6,522 students, the largest enrollment in its 185-year history.
Alumnus Woodrow Hartzog Shapes National Conversations on Technology, Law and Justice
The two-time Samford University graduate and former Cumberland School of Law professor was named one of The National Law Review's Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia, recognition for a career spent examining how technology shapes society and the law.
New Voice Scholarship Inspired by Knowing Students
Years of teaching and mentoring led Laura and Morrow Doss to create opportunities for future singers.
Summer Research Fellowship Connects Students Across Disciplines in Alzheimer’s Research
For junior neuroscience and biology double major Anna Caroline Flaming and junior neuroscience major Harrison Bradford, summer research offered an opportunity to investigate one of the most challenging questions in neuroscience: Could the gut provide clues for treating Alzheimer’s disease?
Burford Launches 30 Days of Real Taps to Honor Alabama Veterans
For 30 consecutive days this September, the sound of a live bugle will carry across Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo as part of an initiative led by Samford University alumnus Matthew Burford.
What to Expect at Family Weekend: A Little Advice from Someone Who Gets It
Family Weekend is about reconnecting, embracing your student’s independence, meeting their people and making meaningful memories together!
The Bulldogs Travel to Auburn for the Alabama Showdown
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team will travel to Auburn, Ala., to compete in the Alabama Showdown hosted by Auburn University on Thursday and Friday. The Bulldogs will take on South Alabama on Thursday at 3 p.m. (CT) and Auburn at 6 p.m. (CT) at the Neville Arena.
Men's Golf Takes Second, Rasmussen Finishes Tied For First
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Samford men's golf team opened its season this week as they competed at the Grover Page Classic. The Bulldogs used a strong final round to take second place as a team, while Ryder Rasmussen competed as an individual and was one of four athletes to tie for first place.
Bulldogs Defeat the Gamecocks to Close the Samford Invitational
Birmingham, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team earned its second win of the 2026 season, taking down Jacksonville State 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-17,25-15) to close out the Samford Invitational on Sunday evening at the Pete Hanna Center.
Bulldogs Drop SoCon Opener at Tennessee Tech
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - The Samford football team opened Southern Conference play tonight as they hit the road to face Tennessee Tech. The Bulldogs fell behind early, and the deficit was too much to overcome as they fell 45-19. Samford's record moves to 0-3 overall and 0-1 in SoCon play with the defeat tonight.
Bulldogs Drop a Hard Fought Five Set Battle to North Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team dropped a hard fought five set battle to North Alabama to open the Samford Invitational, falling 3-2 (17-25, 23-25, 25-20, 25-19, 15-10) on Friday evening at the Pete Hanna Center.
UAB Scores Two Second-Half Goals To Lift Blazers Over Bulldogs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to cross-town rival UAB on Senior Night Thursday evening at Shauna Yelton Field.
