Serving Deaf Church Becomes Calling for Beeson Divinity School Alumni
Beeson alumnus Bob Ayres is starting DeafChurch Together in Florida, a network of house churches to serve Deaf people. He's been aided in his efforts by fellow Beeson alumnus Rick McClain, who also serves in Deaf world.
Beeson Divinity School Starts New Assistance Fund to Support Students
Beeson recently began a new giving fund to support students with needs outside of tuition.
Hornak Family Endows Scholarship to Support Future Nonprofit Leaders
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences recently announced the establishment of the Emily C. I. Hornak Endowed Scholarship, created and fully funded by siblings Robert and Emily Hornak.
Tony Hale Receives Honorary Doctorate at Samford’s Fall Commencement
Emmy-winning actor encourages 290 new graduates to value friendships as much as their careers.
Samford Receives Multimillion-dollar Federal Grant to Support Nursing Workforce Growth
Samford University’s Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing received a $2.97 million federal grant from the Workforce Expansion Program (WEP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Health Resources and Service Administration. The award supports training more registered nurses and preparing them to serve patients in rural and underserved communities.
Samford’s School of Education to Host Lysa TerKeurst at the 15th Annual Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education will welcome Lysa TerKeurst as its keynote speaker for the 15th Annual Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series, March 3, 2026. She serves as president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and is a seven-time New York Times bestselling author.
Samford Computer Science Students Build Apps and Present to Industry Professionals
Computer science students in Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences spent the fall working on real software for real clients in assistant professor Gregory Kawell’s Software Design course.
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.
Samford University Awarded Grant to Advance Worship Leadership Pedagogy
Emily Snider Andrews received a grant from the Lilly Network that will provide funding for her to convene a national seminar that will reimagine how colleges, universities and congregations prepare pastoral musicians and worship leaders for today’s church.
Home Away from Home
For the first time in years, all freshmen who live on campus reside in one of five central residence halls. This effort is the culmination of a plan to foster intentional connections, faith formation and robust opportunities, and to make Samford University a world-class residential campus.
Samford Faculty Publish in Leading Sports Journal: The Future of College Football
This fall, faculty members in Samford University’s Brock School of Business—Mary Harrison, Nathan Kirkpatrick and Darin White—published a timely sports business case titled “Power Play: The Future of College Football in an Era of Centralization”
Beeson Divinity School Celebrates Fall Gradutes During December Commencement
On Friday, Dec. 5, Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School celebrated eight new graduates during a service of commencement and consecration.
Samford University School of Public Health Partners with Auburn University to Offer Accelerated Health Informatics and Analytics Master’s Degree
Samford University’s School of Public Health and Auburn University have launched an accelerated pathway that lets Auburn biomedical sciences students earn Samford’s Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics in five years. Students take graduate courses during their senior year, preparing for careers in data-driven health care.
Unseen Hands: A Century of Samford University’s Legacy League
Countless acts of faithful service helped birth what is now known as the Samford University Legacy League, an organization built through camaraderie and charitable hearts serving students since 1925.
A Legacy of Generosity and Service
The lives of Harold and Elouise Williams, who died respectively in 2016 and 2023, exemplified a legacy of generosity and faithfulness. Through both their time and their resources, they served and supported the university with great dedication.
From Military Service to Capitol Hill
Sheri Biggs, DNP ‘21, is a lieutenant colonel, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, a graduate of Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, and now, a U.S. Representative for South Carolina.
Williams Finds Success in the European League of Football
Omari Williams, a former student-athlete and Birmingham native, has made a name for himself in Germany playing in the European League of Football.
Turning Analytics into Impact at WHOOP
For Emily Ehrnschwender ’17, data analytics has been a passion since her days at Samford. Now she channels that passion as senior analytics manager at WHOOP.
Samford Holds Off Lipscomb Behind Yarbrough and Godbolt
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Samford women's basketball earned a 65-59 victory over Lipscomb on Wednesday evening at the Pete Hanna Center, improving to 6–8 on the season behind a balanced and timely performance on both ends of the floor.
Bulldogs Close Out 2025 By Hosting Reinhardt
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's basketball team plays its final game of the 2025 calendar year as it hosts NAIA Reinhardt University in the Pete Hanna Center. The game is scheduled to tip at noon as the Bulldogs enter the game with a 6-6 record while Reinhardt enters with a 5-9 record.
Southern Conference Releases 2026 Conference Football Schedule
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Southern Conference released its 2026 conference football schedule on Thursday.
Yarbrough Named SoCon Player Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford freshman Kaylee Yarbrough was named the Southern Conference Player of the Week when the league released its weekly women's basketball awards Tuesday afternoon.
Bulldogs Handle Bryan For Home Win
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's basketball team hosted Bryan College today for an afternoon game at the Pete Hanna Center. The Bulldogs handled their NAIA opponents and used hot shooting to capture the 106-51 victory. With the win, Samford moves to 6-6 on the season.
Samford Rallies Behind Yarbrough, Defeats USC Upstate 74–67
SPARTANBURG, SC- Samford women's basketball earned a 74–67 road victory over USC Upstate on Sunday afternoon at the G.B. Hodge Center.
