Samford University Reveals Alumni Award Honorees for 2026
Adam Graves, James Graham, T. Bob Davis and Kimeran and Bill Stevens make up this year's class of cherished alumni.
Ten Years of Showing Up: Emma Taylor’s Lasting Impact on Theatre for Youth
Why seeing impact firsthand has fueled a decade of generosity.
The October Stretch: What Your Student Needs From You Right Now
The beginning of the semester comes with a lot of excitement. New classes. New friends. New routines. Football games. So many campus events. And, of course, Family Weekend!
But by October, college starts feeling a little less new and a lot more like real life.
Beeson Divinity School Alumnus Jonathan Goode Starts Discipleship Ministry
Jonathan Goode and his wife, Ashley, have begun a discipleship ministry in the Atlanta area called "Fall and Be Free."
Annual Picnic Celebrates Community, Competition and Samford Pharmacy Tradition
McWhorter School of Pharmacy students, faculty and staff gathered for the annual picnic, celebrating community and friendly competition. The third-year Doctor of Pharmacy class won the Bumgarner Cup, honoring beloved professor Gary Bumgarner and his legacy of mentorship and service.
Samford Legacy League 2026 Fall Luncheon Celebrates an Abundance of Hope
More than 300 Legacy League members and supporters gathered at The Club in Birmingham for the 2026 Fall Luncheon, celebrating the organization’s mission of investing in Samford students. Centered on the theme “Abounding in Hope,” the event highlighted more than $465,000 in scholarships awarded to 27 students and welcomed keynote speaker Kelley Brown. As Legacy League begins its second century, the luncheon celebrated a legacy of generosity, encouragement and hope.
Samford School of Education Certificate Project Empowers Librarian to Enhance Her School's Library
When Jennifer Northrup began her action research project as part of Samford University Orlean Beeson School of Education’s 18-hour Instructional Leadership Certificate, she wanted to answer a simple question: What would happen if students had a greater voice in shaping their school library?
Samford Student Puts Classroom Learning into Practice at Hometown Hospital
This summer, Hagan Dietrich returned to the children’s hospital that first inspired her career goal. This time, she was there as an intern, putting what she has learned as a human development and family science (HDFS) major at Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education into practice.
Samford Ranked Best Value in Alabama, Among Nation’s Leading Private Universities
U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2027 Best Colleges highlights Samford's national reputation for academic quality and exceptional student outcomes.
Two-Time Samford Alumnus Wayne Cook Named Alabama Thespians Troupe Director of the Year
Two-time Samford University alumnus Wayne Cook ’90, MDiv ’97, was named the Troupe Director of the Year by the Alabama Thespians, one of three awards given each year by the organization made up of theater teachers across the state.
Woodke Examines Eighth Amendment Accountability in New Law Review Article
Lane Hines Woodke's latest scholarship explores how courts evaluate prison-condition claims and argues for a framework that protects constitutional rights.
National Climate Scholar to Keynote Cumberland School of Law Land Use and Real Estate Development Symposium
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and Brock School of Business will partner to host Opportunities and Challenges in Real Estate and Sustainable Development, a half-day symposium on Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Lucille S. Beeson Law Library.
Understanding Justice Through a Global Lens: Cumberland School of Law Student Sarah White Clerks for Malawi’s Highest Court
While clerking for the Supreme Court of Malawi and serving on a prison-based legal initiative, Samford University Cumberland School of Law student Sarah White discovered how legal systems, despite cultural and geographic differences, share a common purpose: protecting human dignity.
Alumnus Trent Testa Joins Cumberland School of Law Advocacy Faculty After Building Record of Trial Success
Trent Testa, JD '21, has joined the faculty of Samford University's Cumberland School of Law as assistant professor of advocacy and assistant director of advocacy programs, bringing accomplished trial experience and a proven record of advocacy coaching success back to his alma mater.
Caroline Anderton Continues a Calling to Care Through RN to BSN Program
Nursing is a calling, and Samford University's Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing takes it to heart. For Caroline Anderton, that calling continues through Samford's online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program while working full-time as a pediatric nurse.
Samford University Hosts Annual Conference for Consortium of Global Education
Samford University hosted the Consortium for Global Education's (CGE) annual meeting Sept. 16-18, bringing together members from around the world for a time of inspiration and encouragement in their Christian mission.
Constitution Day Discussion Showcases Cumberland School of Law's Depth of Constitutional Scholarship
From Supreme Court jurisprudence and constitutional history to human rights and children's advocacy, three distinguished scholars offered students a deeper understanding of the constitutional questions shaping American law.
Beeson Divinity School Professor Gerald Bray Receives Major Award from Archbishop of Canterbury
Gerald Bray, research professor at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, recently received the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship, awarded by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the senior bishop of the Church of England.
Samford Soccer Set To Host Wofford Thursday Night
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team will play host to the Wofford Terriers Thursday at 6 p.m. at Shauna Yelton Field. The game can be seen live on ESPN+.
Samford Bulldogs Travel To Western Carolina for Two-match Conference Showdown
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team will travel to Cullowhee, N.C., to compete in a two-match conference showdown against the Western Carolina University Catamounts on Thursday and Friday. The Bulldogs will play on Thursday at 5 p.m. and Friday at 5 p.m. at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center.
Student-Athlete Feature: Maxton Woodward
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- If anyone was born to play football, it would be Maxton Woodward. He stands six-foot-two inches tall and weighs in at 315 pounds and can be a problem for any offensive lineman who faces him.
Grass Press Conference: UAB Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Samford head football coach John Grass met with the media Tuesday morning to recap last week's 45-7 win over VMI and to preview this week's road game at UAB.
Hull Named SoCon Defensive Player Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford junior goalkeeper Peyton Hull was named the Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week when the league released its weekly women's soccer awards Tuesday afternoon.
Samford’s Young Named SoCon Defensive Player Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford junior safety LaShon Young was named the Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week when the league released its weekly football awards Monday afternoon.
