Barbara Cartledge to Retire After Two Decades of Impact at Brock School of Business
After more than 22 years of faithful service to Samford University’s Brock School of Business, Barbara Cartledge, assistant professor of business, will retire in summer 2025. Her legacy is one marked by a deep commitment to students, an unwavering dedication to excellence and a desire to honor God in all things.
Sandra Richter delivers annual Biblical Studies Lectures
In early April, Sandra Richter delivered the annual Biblical Studies Lectures at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, discussing the attitude of God toward women in the Old Testament, Christian environmentalism and reminding guests of the goodness of the Gospel.
Kirkpatrick Brings Strategic Leadership to Alliance for Sport Business
Nathan Kirkpatrick, assistant professor of sport business at Brock School of Business, is currently serving as president of the Alliance for Sport Business (ASB) for the 2024–25 academic year. Founded in 2011, ASB provides a valuable platform for sport business programs housed within accredited business schools.
CAM Department Honors Top Students at 2024-25 Awards Ceremony
Samford's Department of Communication and Media honored outstanding students during its annual spring awards ceremony recognizing academic achievement, leadership and professional excellence across communication studies and journalism and mass communication tracks.
Samford Faculty Participate in National Core Texts Conference and Join New Liberal Arts Consortium
Four Samford faculty members recently attended the annual meeting of the Association for Core Texts and Courses (ACTC), held in Madison, Wisconsin.
Samford School of Education Distributes Annual Student Awards
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education held its annual awards ceremony Wednesday, April 16. Students from the Educational Leadership, Human Development and Family Science, and Teacher Education departments received awards honoring academic and character excellence and leadership, and were awarded scholarships that affirm these qualities.
Nurse Anesthesia Student Sparks Collegewide Giving
Service learning is central to the nurse anesthesia program, beginning with Day of Service at orientation. For first-year student Rachel Chenault, it sparked a call to do more.
Samford Senior TJ Riggs Receives National Honor from Amnesty International USA
Samford senior TJ Riggs was recently honored by Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) with the organization’s prestigious Death Penalty Abolition Award, recognizing his leadership in the fight to end capital punishment.
Samford Faculty Launch Initiative to Deepen Faith and Vocational Exploration in Study Abroad
Samford professors Anthony Minnema and Drew Hataway recently received a $60,000 program development grant from the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) to launch a new initiative aimed at helping students explore calling and spiritual formation during study abroad experiences.
Julianne Sandberg Named Director of the Davis Lecture Series
Julianne Sandberg, associate professor of English in Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences, has been named director of the J. Roderick Davis Lecture Series.
World Christianity Focus Week speaker shares news from Iran, encourages perseverance
Mohammad Sanavi, founder and teacher of the Bible Training Center for Persians, shared an update on the growth of Christianity in Iran and encouraged the community to persevere during World Christianity Focus Week, held earlier this month at Beeson.
Samford Business Students Finish Third in the National Digital Marketing Championship
Five students from Samford University’s Brock School of Business made a strong impression at the National Collegiate Digital Marketing Championship on April 1. Designed to challenge and showcase the talents of the next generation of marketers through hands-on, real-world simulations and creative competitions, the event showcased more than 125 students from 21 universities across the country.
Cumberland School of Law Moot Court Team Finishes in Top 8 of the National Appellate Advocacy Competition, Wins Two Individual Awards
Three students from Samford University Cumberland School of Law participated in the American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy competition in Chicago in April where they finished in the top eight teams in the nation and brought home two Best Advocate awards.
Howard College Junior Grace Estes Named Recipient of McDade Scholarship
Samford junior Grace Estes, a political science major and Howard Scholar, has been named a 2025 recipient of the Joe W. McDade Scholarship.
Ben Brown Plaza Becomes Global Hub for 10th Annual Global Connections
On April 10, Ben Brown Plaza transformed into a global hub as students gathered for the 10th annual Global Connections. Hosted by SamfordGlobal, the event gave students a chance to explore different cultures, meet new people and experience what the world had to offer — no plane ticket required.
Lennie Acuff Named Samford Head Men's Basketball Coach
Alabama native Lennie Acuff has been named the head coach for the Samford University men's basketball program. Announced Wednesday by Director of Athletics Martin Newton, Acuff becomes the 30th head coach in Bulldogs program history.
Communication and Media Honor Societies Induct 24 Students
Samford University’s Department of Communication and Media inducted 25 students into the Lambda Pi Eta and Kappa Tau Alpha honor societies during a ceremony held on April 8 in Harry’s Coffeehouse.
Samford Celebrates Lead with Love Week
Samford University’s Office of Student Success and Diversity will host Lead with Love week April 14–18, a campuswide celebration highlighting the power of compassionate leadership, inclusive community and servant-hearted action.
Baseball Falls To No. 18 Alabama, 11-7
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University baseball team battled the 18th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide before falling by a score of 11-7 Tuesday evening at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
Men’s Golf Finishes Sixth At SoCon Championship
GREENSBORO, Ga. – The Samford men's golf team finished sixth at the Southern Conference Championship, played Sunday through Tuesday at Reynolds Lake Oconee (Par 72, 7,393 yards).
Nicastro Named SoCon Player Of The Year
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford sophomore Gabi Nicastro was named the Southern Conference Women's Golf Player of the Year when the league released its postseason awards Tuesday afternoon.
Baseball To Host No. 18 Alabama Tuesday Evening
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University baseball team will return home to play host to the 18th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at Joe Lee Griffin Field. The game can be seen live on ESPN+.
Men’s Golf Moves Up To Sixth After Day 2 Of SoCon Championship
GREENSBORO, Ga. – The Samford men's golf team moved up to sixth after the second day of the Southern Conference Championship held Monday at Reynolds Lake Oconee (Par 72, 7,393 yards).
Ince Named SoCon Player Of The Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford junior second baseman Jeffrey Ince was named the Southern Conference Player of the Week when the league released its weekly baseball awards Monday afternoon.
